Mientkiewicz, Red Sox Settle

The Boston Red Sox and their former first baseman, Doug Mientkiewicz, agreed to end their legal fight over ownership of the ball from the final out of the 2004 World Series by sending it to the Hall of Fame.

“An amicable agreement was reached many weeks ago, and it provides a permanent home at the [Hall of Fame], with opportunities for some public display as well at Fenway Park,” Red Sox President Larry Lucchino said via e-mail Sunday.

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The San Francisco Giants purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Brian Wilson from triple-A Fresno and designated right-handed reliever Tyler Walker for assignment.... The San Diego Padres activated center fielder Mike Cameron from the 15-day disabled list and optioned pitcher Jon Adkins to triple-A Portland.... The Chicago Cubs demoted right-handed pitcher Jerome Williams to triple-A Iowa, two days after he lasted only 1 1/3 innings in a start against St. Louis, and recalled right-hander Angel Guzman from Iowa.... The Seattle Mariners designated outfielder Joe Borchard for assignment and recalled right-handed pitcher Clint Nageotte from triple-A Tacoma.