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Friday, February 08, 2013  The St. Louis Cardinals and 2011 World Series hero David Freese have reached agreement on a one-year contract that avoids salary arbitration.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder-outfielder Skip Schumaker from St. Louis.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The veteran pitchers and outfielder signed to minor league contracts

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  The agreement is subject to a physical before the deal can be finalized

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  If the hockey season is going to be saved, a deal needs to be struck soon.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Person familiar with deal tells AP that Knicks, Nuggets agree on Anthony deal.

Friday, February 19, 2010  Person familiar with negotiations: Eric Gagne agrees to minor league deal with Dodgers

Thursday, January 07, 2010  Clippers announcer Michael Smith out on bail, pleads not guilty to $735,000 grand theft charge

Friday, November 06, 2009  Beckham's income from personal sponsorship deals rose during first full season with LA Galaxy

Wednesday, September 09, 2009  Michael Phelps contract with Speedo extended through 2013

Monday, August 24, 2009  Rockies sign former AL MVP Jason Giambi to minor league deal

Thursday, August 13, 2009  Eagles gamble on disgraced QB Michael Vick, signing former star to 1-year deal with option

Friday, May 01, 2009  NASCAR's newest winner Keselowski negotiating a long-term deal with Hendrick Motorsports

Monday, April 20, 2009  Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy makes plea deal in Ohio cab driver assault case

Tuesday, March 10, 2009  L.T. comes up big again for Chargers, agrees to reworked deal that gives team cap relief