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Washington’s Cordero wins arbitration hearing

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From the Associated Press

Washington closer Chad Cordero won his arbitration case Wednesday, getting a raise to $4.15 million from $525,000.

The Nationals argued for a $3.65-million salary for the right-hander, who was 7-4 with a 3.19 earned-run average and 29 saves last season. Cordero led the majors with a franchise-record 47 saves in 2005 for Washington.

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J.D. Drew showed up at spring training for the Boston Red Sox with a $70-million, five-year deal, saying he’s as healthy as he has been in his career and he’s sure his right shoulder will hold up throughout the duration of his contract.

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“Absolutely,” the right fielder and former Dodger said. “I’ve been in a situation over the last three years where I’ve changed some things in the way I kind of manage myself off the field, and that’s really paid off.”

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Accused of shooting a Dominican farmer in October, Chicago White Sox shortstop Juan Uribe has received permission from a judge to attend spring training in Tucson.

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San Diego Padres second baseman Todd Walker won his arbitration case, getting a raise from $2.5 million to $3.95 million. Overall last season, Walker batted .278 with nine homers and 53 runs batted in.... Padres catcher Todd Greene, a non-roster invitee expected to make the team as a pinch-hitter, dislocated his right shoulder while throwing the ball during a drill.

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