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AL East News and Rumors

Trade roundup: Orioles get Valencia from BoSox

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BALTIMORE (AP) -- The Baltimore Orioles have acquired infielder Danny Valencia from the Boston Red Sox for cash.

Jorge Arangure Jr., nytimes.com

Bobby Valentine will take part in what has become an annual tradition for Brian Cashman: rappelling down the Landmark Building in Stamford, Conn.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Former Baltimore Orioles third baseman Doug DeCinces and three others have been indicted on insider trading charges for allegedly profiting from information prior to the takeover of a Southern California medical device company.

Gregor Chisholm, MLB.com

General manager Alex Anthopoulos already has made a couple of big moves this offseason, but that doesn't mean he's ready to close up shop for the winter.

ESPN.com, ESPN.com

The New York Yankees and left-hander Andy Pettitte have finalized a contract for next season for $12 million plus awards bonuses, sources tell ESPN's Buster Olney.

Stuart Miller, nytimes.com

The steroids era may hurt some former stars, increasing the chances of Jack Morris and Lee Smith to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Ian Browne, MLB.com

The Red Sox filled their void at hitting coach on Wednesday, hiring former Major Leaguer Greg Colbrunn, who won a World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001.

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa are listed on the baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time, setting up an election sure to become a referendum on the Steroids Era.

CNNSI.com

NEW YORK (AP) -- Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa are listed on the baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time, setting up an election sure to become a referendum on the Steroids Era.

Tom Singer, MLB.com

In separate deals, the Pirates acquired right-hander Zach Stewart from the Red Sox and first baseman Clint Robinson and righty Vin Mazzaro from the Royals.