News briefs: Veteran Shuey returns to Cleveland

CLEVELAND -- Right-hander Paul Shuey agreed Friday to a minor league contract with the Indians, providing depth for Cleveland's problematic bullpen.

Shuey, a member of the Indians during their last postseason appearance in 2001, missed last season with Los Angeles because of a ruptured tendon in his right thumb and a hip injury that required season-ending surgery. He would get a $600,000, one-year contract if he is added to the roster and have the chance to earn about $1.2 million in performance bonuses.

Shuey, 34, spent 11 seasons with Cleveland after being drafted with the second overall pick in 1992. He had a 3.60 ERA in 361 appearances with the Indians but was limited by recurring injuries.

"He is a person and player who made a very positive impact in his time here," Indians general manager Mark Shapiro said. "It is our hope that his return will have the same positive impact."

Cleveland traded Shuey to Los Angeles in July 2002 for pitchers Terry Mulholland, Francisco Cruceta and Ricardo Rodriguez. Full story

Yanks seal minor deals with players

NEW YORK -- Outfielder Doug Glanville, utilityman Damian Rolls and right-hander Brad Voyles were among 18 players who finalized minor league contracts with the New York Yankees.

Glanville would get a $550,000, one-year contract if he is added to the major league roster, while Rolls would receive $600,000 and Voyles $350,000.

Also agreeing to minor league deals were infielder Homer Bush; left-hander Danny Borrell; right-handers Aaron Small and Marc Valdes; infielders Russ Johnson and Caonabo Cosme; outfielders Mike Vento, Noah Hall and Colin Porter; and catchers David Parrish, Joe Depastino, Ryan Hankins, Irwil Rojas, Omir Santos and Jon-Mark Sprowl.

Glanville, 34, hit .210 with two homers and 14 RBI in 162 at-bats for the Philadelphia Phillies last season. The nine-year major league veteran, who also has played for the Chicago Cubs and Texas, would compete with Bubba Crosby for a backup outfield job.

Devil Rays lock up Hall, Lugo

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Devil Rays settled two salary arbitration cases, agreeing to a $3.35 million, one-year contract with shortstop Julio Lugo and a $1.95 million, one-year deal with catcher Toby Hall.

Lugo gets $3.25 million this year, of which $1.25 million is payable Dec. 15, and Tampa Bay has a $4.95 million option for 2006 with a $100,000 buyout. If the option is exercised, $2.45 million would be payable Dec. 15, 2006.

He hit .275 with seven homers, 75 RBI and a team-high 41 doubles last year, when he made $2.2 million. Lugo had asked for $3.8 million and had been offered $3.1 million.

Hall, eligible for arbitration for the first time, hit .255 with eight homers and 60 RBI in 119 games last season and made $335,000. He had asked for $2.25 million and had been offered $1.7 million.

Machado out after knee surgery

CINCINNATI -- Infielder Anderson Machado had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left knee, leaving former All-Star Rich Aurilia and Felipe Lopez to compete for the starting shortstop job for the Cincinnati Reds.

Machado injured the medial collateral ligament last month while playing winter ball in the Venezuelan League. He had trouble getting a visa to have the knee examined by the Reds' medical staff in Cincinnati.

Dr. Timothy Kremchek performed the 40-minute surgery Friday to repair the medial collateral ligament. Machado is expected to undergo several months of rehabilitation, and it is uncertain when he can return.

The Reds declined to offer Barry Larkin a contract for 2005, and expected either Machado or Lopez to take over. After Machado hurt his knee, the Reds signed Aurilia to a minor league contract.

Henry, Moores added to executive council

NEW YORK -- Boston's John Henry and San Diego's John Moores have been elected to baseball's executive council.

Commissioner Bud Selig has not decided whether the eight-man council will expand to 10 or have two come off.

Grilli designated for assignment

CHICAGO -- Right-hander Jason Grilli was designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox to open a roster spot for infielder Tadahito Iguchi, who agreed to a $4.95 million, two-year contract earlier in the week.

Grilli, 28, went 2-3 with a 7.40 ERA and one complete game in eight starts with the White Sox in 2004 and 9-9 with a 4.83 ERA and two complete games in 25 starts with Triple-A Charlotte. He has gone 40-44 with a 4.61 ERA in 123 minor league starts and 5-5 with a 6.78 ERA in 15 major league games.