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Texas Rangers’ Scott Feldman has surgery, out 3 months

Rangers pitcher Scott Feldman had knee surgery and is out three months.
Theo Esptein says Red Sox DH David Ortiz is happy with his one-year option.

Reports: New York Mets clubhouse man admits MLB bet

Suspended Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels reportedly admitted to betting on baseball.
Texas Motor Speedway announced that Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson will drive the official pace car that leads the 43-car field to the green flag at Sunday's AAA Texas 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race.
New York Mets GM Sandy Alderson opened the managerial interview process Thursday by meeting with Bobby Melvin and Dave Jauss.
The champion Giants have declined to exercise their $9.5 million option on World Series MVP Edgar Renteria, instead paying him a $500,000 buyout.
The Rockies traded catcher Miguel Olivo to the Blue Jays for a player to be named.
The agent for Adrian Gonzalez says it's "pretty much a fait accompli" that the Padres slugger will test the free-agent market after the 2011 season.

Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson dies

Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson has died.

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington gets new contract

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Manager Ron Washington has a new two-year contract, making him the skipper of the Texas Rangers through the 2012 season.
The Rockies have declined their $7 million option on left-hander Jeff Francis, one of the top pitchers in franchise history.
Rangers hitting coach Clint Hurdle has interviewed for the Pirates' manager's job.
Longtime Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels has been suspended without pay.
David Ortiz's spot on the 2011 Red Sox was secured Thursday when the team picked up his $12.5 million option.
World Series champion Brian Wilson is getting the Betty White treatment from fans on Facebook. They want the Giants' quirky closer to host "SNL" and have started a campaign to get him -- and his jet-black beard -- an invite.
The Brewers officially hired Ron Roenicke as manager Thursday, giving the 54-year-old longtime Angels coach a two-year contract with a club option for 2013.
Albert Pujols hopes to negotiate a contract extension for beyond 2011 with the Cardinals.
With Giants as champs, slugger has new chance to move from villain to ambassador
First baseman Casey Kotchman has refused an outright assignment to the minor leagues from the Mariners and has become a free agent.

Source: Chicago White Sox want multiyear John Danks deal

The White Sox have pushed John Danks near the top of their offseason priorities.