Source: Former Bucco A.J. Burnett to Phillies

February 13, 2014 at 12:00a.m.

PHILADELPHIA

The Philadelphia Phillies and pitcher A.J. Burnett reached an agreement Wednesday on a one-year deal worth $16 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.com.

Burnett and the Phillies have to work through some additional details before the deal will be announced, the source said. The 37-year-old Burnett spent the past two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-hander went 10-11 with a 3.30 ERA with team highs of 191 innings pitched and 209 strikeouts last season, helping Pittsburgh reach the postseason.

In October, Burnett told a Pittsburgh radio station that he would return to the Pirates as a free agent this year or retire. Burnett spent much of the winter mulling over his decision before deciding in late January that he wanted to pitch in 2014.

Tribe sign RHP Davies to minor league deal

CLEVELAND

Right-hander Kyle Davies has agreed to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians and will report to major league spring training.

The 30-year was 4-3 with a 3.41 ERA in 12 starts last season in the Minnesota Twins’ minor league organization after recovering from shoulder surgery.

He was a 43-65 big league record with a 5.59 ERA in 144 starts and seven relief appearances for Atlanta (2005-07) and Kansas City (2007-11). Davies’ agreement was announced Wednesday.

MJ’s wife gives birth to a pair of Jordans

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Michael Jordan has more to be happy about than just the improved play of his NBA franchise.

His wife, Yvette, has given birth to the couple’s identical twin daughters, Jordan’s spokeswoman Estee Portnoy told The Associated Press. Portnoy said Tuesday night Yvette Jordan, 35, gave birth to Victoria and Ysabel on Sunday in West Palm Beach, Fla.

“Yvette Jordan and the babies are doing well and the family is overjoyed at their arrival,” Portnoy said.

Jordan, who turns 51 next Monday, married former model Yvette Prieto on April 27 of last year in Palm Beach, Fla. The reception took place at a private golf club in Jupiter, Fla., designed by Jack Nicklaus. Jordan owns a home near the course.

Elway gets 3-year extension, new GM title

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.

The Denver Broncos have extended Executive Vice President John Elway’s contract for three years and added general manager to his title. The Broncos have gone 37-17 since Elway rejoined the team in 2011 and are coming off an AFC Championship but a 43-8 blowout to Seattle in the Super Bowl.

Elway guided the Broncos to five Super Bowls during his Hall of Fame playing career, winning his last two before retiring in 1999. When he returned to the Broncos after a 4-12 season in 2010, Elway hired coach John Fox, who has led Denver to three straight AFC West titles.

Elway has hit the jackpot in free agency, first with Peyton Manning in 2012 and last year with Louis Vasquez and Wes Welker among others.

Girard to host youth baseball camp

GIRARD

Girard High School will host youth baseball camps Saturday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 22. A camp for those ages 6-8 will run from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with registration from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. A camp for those ages 9-12 will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with registration from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The cost is $35 at the door and includes a camp t-shirt. Call Girard baseball coach Aaron Alejars at 330-718-1552 for more information.

Reporting prep results

The Vindicator encourages coaches and statisticians to report prep results by email (sports@vindy.com) or fax (330-747-6712).

Phone calls (330-747-1478) are also acceptable but emails and faxes are strongly preferred. Deadline is 10:30 p.m.

Associated Press