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AL West News and Rumors

Harrison happy to have deal, spot in Texas rotation

Todd Wills, MLB.com

Matt Harrison earned his hefty pay raise from the Rangers on Thursday by developing as a front-line starter at the Major League level. Harrison doesn't plan on letting up after signing a five-year, $55 million contract, solidifying another key piece of …

Richard Durrett, ESPN.com

Texas Rangers pitcher Neftali Feliz has agreed to terms on a one-year contract for the 2013 season.

Richard Durrett, ESPN.com

Alexi Ogando is on the preliminary roster for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, but he has informed the Texas Rangers that he won't participate.

Jonathan Mayo, MLB.com

With the release of the provisional rosters last month came All-Star lists from Team USA and the Dominican Republic, to name two, but the rosters also include several prominent prospects who will experience the Classic.

grantland.com

The Mariners, A's, and Nationals pulled off a three-way trade, one that likely improves just one of the three teams this year, and potentially makes o...