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Yanks' Hughes, Angels' Williams avoid arbitration

CNNSI.com

NEW YORK (AP) -- Right-hander Phil Hughes and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $7.15 million, one-year contract, a raise of $3.75 million.

Tom Singer, MLB.com

Before new Pirates closer Jason Grilli pitches to new Pirates catcher Russell Martin, he will pitch against him. That will be one of many wrinkles in a World Baseball Classic-interrupted Spring Training.