Flurry of deals wraps meetings
Baseball executives closed the winter meetings with a surge of trades and signings. Boston sent Edgar Renteria to Atlanta for Andy Marte, with Tejada eyed as a possible replacement. New York wired Tony Womack to Cincinnati, while Mike Myers and Kenny Rogers joined new clubs.
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Royals in Dessens trade and minor moves with Rangers
Pitcher Elmer Dessens agreed to a two year contract with the Kansas City Royals. The Royals also traded Fabio Castro to the Texas Rangers for infielder Esteban German after Castro was the first pick in the Rule 5 draft. Utilityman Joe McEwing signed a minor league deal with KC after a 2004 Royals season.
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Players approve steroid pact in major league baseball
Major league players unanimously approved a tougher steroid pact amid congressional pressure. The agreement, reached Nov. 15 with management, imposes a 50 game suspension for a first offense, 100 games for a second, and a lifetime ban for a third positive test.
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