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The New York Yankees continue to work on a trade that would shed A.J. Burnett. While talks haven't stalled, a significant hurdle that remains is how much of the remaining $33 million on his contract they will have to pay.
The Texas Rangers and catcher Mike Napoli have reportedly agreed on a one-year contract for the 2012 season, thus avoiding arbitration.
Senior Timothy Younger will wear East Carolina's honorary No. 23 baseball jersey for this season, according to an announcement made by coach Billy Godwin during the program's annual "Meet the Pirates" fan session Saturday.