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Archive for December 28th, 2009

Diamondbacks sign RHP Howry for 1 year (AP)

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed reliever Bob Howry to a one-year contract with a club option for 2011. Terms weren't disclosed. The 36-year-old right-hander was 2-6 with a 3.39 ERA in 63 appearances with the San Francisco Giants last season. Right-handed batters hit just .207 against him. Howry has a 44-49 career record in parts of 12 seasons with the Chicago White Sox, Boston, Cleveland,…

Nats agree with Bruntlett, Whitesell (AP)

The Washington Nationals have agreed with infielder Eric Bruntlett and first baseman Josh Whitesell on minor league contracts for 2010. Both players received invitations to major league spring training. The 31-year-old Bruntlett played the past two seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies and was part of their 2008 World Series championship team.