Relief pitcher Damaso Marte's $6 million option was declined Thursday by the New York Yankees, who chose to pay the left-hander a $250,000 buyout. 

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In the first big showdown of the offseason, it's the Braves vs. 

With plenty of cash on hand, the normally tight-fisted A's are looking to do some shopping. 

With plenty of cash on hand, the normally tight-fisted A's are looking to do some shopping. 

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman wants pitcher Andy Pettitte to stay with the team for the 2009 season. 

The Angels want Mark Teixeira back, but Ken Rosenthal says they'll pass on re-signing the first baseman if negotiations drag on. 

--The Yankees declined contract options on 1B Jason Giambi and RHP Carl Pavano, allowing both to become free agents. 

The Yankees finished a disappointing year in which they snapped a string of 13 straight playoff appearances. 

Brian Cashman hasn't always been thrilled to dig too deeply into the topic of Joba Chamberlain's role as starter or reliever, and the Yankees' general manager was even less eager to discuss the team's role in disciplining Chamberlain for his recent DUI ar 

If Bud Selig wants to try a neutral site for the World Series, Tracy Ringolsby won't object. 

The Angels want Mark Teixeira back, but Ken Rosenthal says they'll pass on re-signing the first baseman if negotiations drag on. 

The New York Yankees declined their 2009 options on first baseman Jason Giambi and pitcher Carl Pavano, making the pair eligible for free agency. 

The New York Yankees declined their 2009 options on first baseman Jason Giambi and pitcher Carl Pavano on Tuesday, making the pair eligible for free agency. 

It's official: Blue Jays right-hander A.