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Tejada returns to roots in Caribbean Series

Alden Gonzalez, MLB.com

Miguel Tejada is back in the Caribbean Series after a four-year absense, proud to once again represent his native Dominican Republic as the veteran shortstop tunes up for a shot at a roster spot with the Royals this spring.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Indians signed free agent outfielder Jeremy Hermida and catcher Omir Santos to minor league contracts.

CNNSI.com

PHOENIX (AP) -- Outfielder Gerardo Parra and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $2.35 million, one-year contract, settling the team's last salary arbitration case of the year.

Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com

Four Philadelphia Phillies will make more money in 2013 than the entire Houston Astros team. So will three New York Yankees, three Los Angeles Dodgers, three Detroit Tigers and three San Francisco Giants. All total, 20 deep-pocketed players are set to e…