The Rockies announced Wednesday that they will exercise their 2008 club option on right-hander Aaron Cook, and pay him $4.5 million. Original post by Thomas Harding Original post by Sports Highlights, Sports Videos

Eric Gagne submitted the first piece of paperwork needed to help him achieve his goal of getting back to closing out games. The right-hander who was traded to the Red Sox on July 31 and struggled mightily in adjusting to a setup role, filed for free agency on Wednesday.Original post by Ian Browne

Girardi’s coronation set for Thursday Original post by Bryan Hoch Original post by Sports Highlights, Sports Videos

The Dodgers shifted Gene Clines from Minor League outfield and baserunning coordinator to hitting coordinator on Wednesday and also hired Mike Brumley as assistant field coordinator.Original post by Ken Gurnick

Outfielder Luis Gonzalez filed for free agency on Wednesday, joining Mark Sweeney, Rudy Seanez and David Wells, who also filed this week.Original post by Ken Gurnick

Johnny Narron’s formal title was video and administrative coach, but his unofficial title was friend and confidant to Josh Hamilton, who was returning to pro baseball after years away with substance abuse issues. But it was announced on Wednesday that Narron wouldn’t be back next season. Original post by Mark Sheldon Original post by Sports Highlights, Sports Videos

Kim to test free-agent marketOriginal post by Joe Frisaro

Garcia's Phillies tenure reaches endOriginal post by Ken Mandel

Nine-time Gold Glove Award-winning center fielder Andruw Jones and 300-game winner Tom Glavine were among the 20 players who filed for free agency Wednesday, but seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens hasn't decided whether he will pitch again in 2008.Original post by Jim Molony

The Rangers have agreed to terms with relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit on a two-year contract, the club announced on Wednesday. Benoit was eligible for arbitration this winter and would have been eligible for free agency after the 2008 season. Original post by T.R. Sullivan