BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL
Springfield Local -- is hosting its 4th annual basketball tournament for boys and girls in the 5th and 6th grade. Tournament dates are Feb 19-20, 26-27 and March 5-6. For information e-mail & lt;gotigers1@cs.com & gt;
Canfield -- 5th and 6th grade boys and girls tournament is for four weekends starting Jan. 15. For registration call Sharon Luklan (girls) at (330) 533-1921 or Barry Tancer (boys) at (330) 533-1546.
Lakeview 5th-6th grade girls tournament will be held Feb. 24-26 at Lakeview High School. The cost is $100 for a five-game guarantee. For information call Bruce Whetzel at (330) 637-1383 or (330) 565-7486.
BASEBALL
The Baseball School will offer a four week hitting camp on four consecutive Monday nights at the Batter's Box beginning January 3rd. Two sessions per night, the second session for advanced players. The camp is open to anybody ages 8 -14. Registration is limited. Call Matt Gianbattista at (330) 793-5605 to register or for information.
Babe Ruth 13-year old team seeks candidates for 2005 season. Parents or guardians should call Al at (330) 782-9438 for more information.
Babe Ruth 15-year old team seeks candidates for 2005 season. Parents or guardians should call Jim at (330) 727-3008 for more information.
Pleasant Valley Church in Niles will conduct a baseball clinic Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The morning session is an all-skills camp for boys ages 8-12 and the afternoon is a pitching camp for boys ages 13-18. The cost is $20 and will include lunch. The speaker will be Adam Hermsdorfer of the Cleveland Indians. Contact Marci at (330) 539-6582.
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American League
BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Agreed to terms with LHP Steve Kline on a two-year contract and OF Jay Gibbons on a one-year contract. Acquired INF Chris Gomez from Philadelphia for cash.
CLEVELAND INDIANS--Agreed to terms with 2B Ronnie Belliard on a one-year contract.
DETROIT TIGERS--Agreed to terms with OF Alex Sanchez and C Brandon Inge on one-year contracts.
MINNESOTA TWINS--Agreed to terms with OF Jacque Jones, DH Matthew LeCroy, 2B Luis Rivas, RHP Matt Guerrier and OF Michael Ryan on one-year contracts.
OAKLAND ATHLETICS--Agreed to terms with RHP Chad Bradford, RHP Tim Harikkala and 2B Mark Ellis on one-year contracts.
SEATTLE MARINERS--Announced LHP Ron Villone accepted salary arbitration. Acquired RHP Sean Green from Colorado for RHP Aaron Taylor. Designated RHP Rett Johnson for assignment.