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MLB notes: Reds, Freel agree on two-year extension
Reds, Freel agree on two-year extension
Versatile veteran Ryan Freel agreed to a $7 million, two-year contract extension through the 2009 season with the Cincinnati Reds.
Freel is the starting center fielder this season, but also is expected to see time in the infield. He has started at all three outfield positions and second and third base for the Reds since he signed as a minor league free agent before the 2003 season.
Freel will get base salaries of $3 million next year and $4 million in 2009, when he would have been eligible for arbitration. He is in the final year of a two-year deal that pays him $2,325,000 this season.
Boston sets makeup date with Angels: The Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox will make up Sunday's rainout as part of a doubleheader on Aug. 17.
An afternoon game will be added to the originally scheduled night game on the first day of the four-game series.
Blue Jays' Ryan out 4-6 weeks, Glaus goes on DL: Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan will miss 4-6 weeks with an elbow sprain and All-Star third baseman Troy Glaus will be placed on the disabled list today.
Left fielder Reed Johnson also opted for surgery to repair the herniated disk in his lower back. Johnson, who was placed on the disabled list Friday, will have the procedure done today in St. Petersburg, Fla., and will be out until July.
One more rehab start for Johnson: Randy Johnson plans to make one more minor league start before joining the Arizona Diamondbacks' rotation.
Johnson, returning from offseason back surgery, will pitch for Triple-A Tucson on Thursday night. If all goes well, the Big Unit could pitch for the Diamondbacks against San Diego on April 24.
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