Samardzija gives up football, signs with Cubs
Former Notre Dame wide receiver Jeff Samardzija has decided to give up football and commit to baseball, his "first love." He signed a five-year, $10 million contract with the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The 21-year old right-hander was Chicago's fifth-round pick in last year's amateur draft.
Twins sign Ramon Ortiz
The Minnesota Twins have signed Ramon Ortiz to a one-year, $3.1 million deal. The 33-year old right-hander went 11-16 with a 5.57 ERA in 190.2 innings and once took a no-hitter into the ninth inning last season while playing for the Washington Nationals.
Trot Nixon to Cleveland
Outfielder Trot Nixon signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Cleveland Indians on Friday. Nixon will join a plethora of Cleveland outfielders, including Casey Blake, Shin-Soo Choo, Ryan Garko, David Dellucci, Jason Michaels, and Franklin Gutierrez. The 32-year old Nixon will most likely come off the bench.
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