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Baseball notes: Indians decline option on Grady Sizemore (Detroit Free Press)

Contracts: The Indians declined a $9-million option on former All-Star centerfielder Grady Sizemore and picked up an option on pitcher Fausto Carmona. Injuries limited Sizemore to 210 games over the past three seasons. ... Rather than become a free agent, CC Sabathia agreed to a new deal with the Yankees that adds an additional season and $30 million in guaranteed money, bringing the left-hander's total over the next five years to $122 million. The Yankees also exercised options on second baseman Robinson Cano ($14 million) and rightfielder Nick Swisher ($10.25 million). ... The Braves picked up a club option on utilityman Eric Hinske, but declined an option on outfielder Nate McLouth (Whitehall High), who hit .228. ... The Reds exercised second baseman Brandon Phillips' contract option, but declined a $12-million option on former Tiger Francisco Cordero. The Reds also lost left-hander Matt Maloney, who was claimed off waivers by Minnesota. The Reds paid a $1-million buyout to Cordero, who had 37 saves. ... First baseman Jason Giambi and the Rockies exercised a mutual option on a $1-million deal. Colorado declined its $11.2-million option on right-hander Aaron Cook. ... The Nationals picked up the option on manager ...

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