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Manny Ramirez has exercised his $20 million, 2010 player option, making his return to the Dodgers next season official, according to MLB.com.

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The Dodgers knew this was coming, but were probably holding out a sliver of hope he wouldn't. Manny hit .290 with 19 home runs and 63 RBI in 104 games in 2009. ]]> http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/353/notes#149770 http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/353/notes#149770 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:28:03 CST The News
The Nationals have opted to decline Austin Kearns' $10MM option for 2010, according to the Associated Press.

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The club will instead pay the outfielder a $1MM buyout. Kearns is good defensively, but leaves a bit to be desired with his bat, as he only hit .195 in 2009. ]]> http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/3349/notes#149769 http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/3349/notes#149769 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:33:45 CST The News
Manny Ramirez is expected to return to the Dodgers in 2010, according to Dylan Hernandez's (Los Angeles Times) twitter page.

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The news came from Manny's agent Scott Boras. The elite outfielder holds a $20MM option, and will apparently exercise it. ]]> http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/353/notes#149768 http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/353/notes#149768 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:38:36 CST The News
Gordon Beckham has been slated to start at second base for the White Sox in 2010, according to MLB.com.

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This news comes after the Sox traded Chris Getz and Josh Fields to Kansas City to acquire Mark Teahen, who will start at third base. ]]> http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/7469/notes#149767 http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/7469/notes#149767 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:33:17 CST The News
Eric Hacker has been designated for assignment by the Pirates, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was sent to Triple-A Indianapolis.

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Hacker failed to impress the Pirates with a 6.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over three innings of relief in 2009. ]]> http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/7501/notes#149766 http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/7501/notes#149766 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:03:02 CST The News
Virgil Vasquez has been designated for assignment by the Pirates, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.

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Vasquez split the 2009 campaign between the Pirates and Triple-A. He held a 2-5 record and a 5.84 ERA over 14 appearances with Pittsburgh, seven as a starter. He was 7-4 with a 3.93 ERA over 19 outings (all starts) for Indianapolis. ]]> http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/6401/notes#149765 http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/6401/notes#149765 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:00:00 CST The News
Cameron Maybin will undergo surgery Monday to repair a partially-torn left labrum, according to the Sun Sentinel.

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Maybin experienced pain during the season, but it was not severe enough to force him out of the lineup. He is expected to be recovered in time for spring training. ]]> http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/6544/notes#149764 http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/6544/notes#149764 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:48:16 CST The News
Chien-Ming Wang will have his right shoulder examined by orthopedist Dr. James Andrews on Monday, according to the Star-Ledger.

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The former 19-game winner is slated to throw a rehab game by April or May. Wang underwent season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder in June, and was sad to not be able to participate in the World Series. ]]> http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/4418/notes#149763 http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/4418/notes#149763 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:52:11 CST The News
Scott Eyre underwent surgery today to remove floating bodies in his left elbow, according to the Associated Press.

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The 37-year-old reliever pitched with the injury over the final month of the season. He will resume his career with the Phillies or will hang up his cleats. ]]> http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/2406/notes#149762 http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/2406/notes#149762 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:31:30 CST The News
The Brewers have declined David Weathers' 2010 option, making the veteran reliever a free agent, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.

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Weathers was solid again in 2009, posting a 3.92 ERA between the Reds and Brewers. Even at 40, he'll likely have no shortage of suitors this offseason. ]]> http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/591/notes#149761 http://ownersedge.fanball.com/mlb/player/591/notes#149761 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:36:22 CST