Nick Cafardo - Long distance dedication; Varitek won't let time away at WBC impact his preparedness
Nick Cafardo - Red Sox Notebook: Watching out for Ramírez
A new-look Manny Ramirez is greeted by Enrique Wilson today after arriving in Fort Myers.
Gordon Edes - Manny is here
AP Baseball Notebook: Focus the issue for Lowe
Baseball Transactions
Boston Red Sox - Agreed to terms on one-year contracts with pitchers Manny Delcarmen, Edgar Martinez, Cla Meredith, Jonathan Papelbon, David Pauley, Jermaine Van Buren, Jamie Vermilyea, Abe Alvarez, Lenny DiNardo, Jon Lester, catcher Josh Bard, infielders Alejandro Machado, Kevin Youkilis and outfielders Brandon Moss, David Murphy and Adam Stern.
Chicago White Sox - Agreed to terms on one-year contracts with pitchers Jeff Bajenaru, Neal Cotts, Bobby Jenks, Brandon McCarthy, Arnie Munoz, Paulino Reynoso, Sean Tracey, Rusty Tucker, catcher Chris Stewart, infielders Ross Gload, Pedro Lopez, Casey Rogowski and outfielders Brian Anderson, Joe Borchard and Jerry Owens.
Cincinnati Reds - Agreed to terms with infielders William Bergolla and Ray Olmedo, and pitcher Travis Chick.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Acquired pitcher Jason Bulger from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for infielder Alberto Callaspo.
Pittsburgh Pirates - Signed shortstop Jack Wilson to a three-year contract extension with a fourth year option.
San Francisco Giants - Signed outfielder Randy Winn to a three-year contract extension.
St. Louis Cardinals - Agreed to terms on one-year contracts with outfielder John Rodriguez and catcher Yadier Molina.
As of March 1, 2006, at 01:53 AM ET
