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Nationals add Davis, Karns to 40-man roster

Bill Ladson, MLB.com

The Nationals selected the contracts of right-handers Erik Davis and Nathan Karns on Tuesday night. Both pitchers will avoid being taken in the Rule 5 Draft next month and will be at Major League Spring Training.

Terence Moore, MLB.com

His name is C.J. Stewart, and he is appreciative of so many things during this time of thanksgiving. For one, he ranks among the primary individuals who helped "L.E.A.D" Atlanta Braves Gold Glove outfielder Jason Heyward to the Major Leagues.

Anthony DiComo, MLB.com

Top prospect Zack Wheeler was among a group of six Minor League players the Mets added to their 40-man roster Tuesday, thereby protecting them from next month's Rule 5 Draft.

CNNSI.com

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Free agent reliever Joel Peralta has finalized a $6 million, two-year contract to remain with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Chris Toman, MLB.com

After a forgettable 2012 season, Toronto followed its blockbuster trade with the Marlins and signing of Melky Cabrera by bringing back the fiery John Gibbons to manage the much-hyped '13 version of the Blue Jays.

Andrew Keh, nytimes.com

Jeff Wilpon, the chief operating officer of the Mets, said the team would rather have David Wright and R.A. Dickey play out their option years in 2013 than trade them this winter.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The players' association will monitor the Miami Marlins following their payroll purge, saying it is too early to determine whether the salary cuts will cause any issues under baseball's labor contract.

Anthony DiComo, MLB.com

Characterizing himself as "more optimistic" than he was two months ago regarding contract extensions for David Wright and R.A. Dickey, Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon said Tuesday that trading either player would be a last resort for the team.

CNNSI.com

TORONTO (AP) -- Josh Gibbons was hired as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays for the second time Tuesday, returning to a team that just invigorated its roster after a blockbuster trade with the Miami Marlins.

CNNSI.com

NEW YORK (AP) -- Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says he will not block Blue Jays-Marlins trade.