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The Tigers say they now have 13 of the 39 players on their 40-man roster under contract for 2009.
A'S: Former first baseman Troy Neel was charged with fleeing to a small private island to avoid paying about $725,000 in child support.
BLUE JAYS: All-Star right-hander Matt Clement agreed to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. He has not pitched in the majors since 2006 because of shoulder problems.
BREWERS: Mercedes-Benz will not return to Miller Park after completing a three-year contract for naming rights in the picnic area in right field.
DIAMONDBACKS: Infielder Felipe Lopez has signed a one-year contract for a reported $3.5 million.
NATIONALS: Outfielder Willie Harris agreed to a two-year, $3 million contract. Washington also announced they did not tender a 2009 contract to right-hander Tim Redding, the only pitcher to win 10 games for the team last season.
PIRATES: Utility infielder Ramon Vazquez signed a $4 million, two-year contract after batting a career-high .290 for Texas last season.
RED SOX: Kevin Cash became a free agent after Boston declined to tender the catcher a contract for 2009.
WHITE SOX: Chicago agreed to a $10 million, four-year contract with Cuban infielder Dayan Viciedo.
YANKEES: A.J. Burnett agreed to a five-year contract. ESPN.com and Foxsports.com reported Burnett's deal was worth $82.5 million.
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