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Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers did not offer a contract to right-handed pitcher Doug Mathis. Mathis, 25, went 2-1 with a 6.85 earned run average in eight games (four starts) in his major league debut for the Rangers

Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Astros didn't tender infielder Ty Wigginton a contract for the 2009 season, making him a free agent. The team, though, did tender several other salary arbitration-eligible players: left-h

Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Braves non-tendered pitcher Chuck James on Friday, making him a free agent. James, 27, regressed last season after a pair of 11-win seasons. The left- hander went 2-5 in seven starts

St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Rays declined to offer Jonny Gomes a 2009 contract on Friday, making the outfielder/designated hitter a free agent. The 28-year-old Gomes hit just .182 with eight home runs and

Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Rockies didn't tender a contract to outfielder Willy Taveras for the 2009 season, meaning he'll be a free agent. Taveras, who turns 27 on Christmas Day, hit .251 in 133 games for the Rockies last s

San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Diego Padres pitchers Clay Hensley and Charlie Haeger were non-tendered Friday, making both players free agents. Hensley, 29, posted a 1-2 record with a 5.31 earned run average in 32 games in 2008. In

Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cincinnati Reds signed veteran reliever Arthur Rhodes to a two-year contract on Friday. The 39-year-old left-hander began the 2008 season in Seattle and posted a 2-1 record with a save and 2.86 earned

Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired left-handed reliever Scott Schoeneweis and cash considerations from the New York Mets on Friday exchange for right-handed pitcher Connor Robertson. The Mets have been resha

Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Blue Jays signed pitcher Matt Clement to a minor league contract on Friday with an invitation to spring training. Clement, 34, has not pitched in the majors since 2006 because of sho

Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox signed five free agents Friday to minor league contracts, including outfielder Paul McAnulty, who was on the opening day roster of the San Diego Padres last season. Boston also inked