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Johnson, NL's top pinch-hitter, stays with Braves

CNNSI.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Reed Johnson, the top pinch hitter in the National League last season, rejoined the Atlanta Braves on Thursday with a one-year contract that includes a club option for 2014.

CNNSI.com

The hottest position of this Hot Stove season is the hot corner. Cliff Corcoran examines the thin third-base market, the lack of multi-year contracts for starting pitchers and more.

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a deal Thursday with Japanese relief pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa.

Andrew Simon, MLB.com

The Cubs re-signed third baseman Ian Stewart to a one-year contract on Thursday, less than a week after non-tendering him.