By Andrew P. Napolitano
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The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a four-year, $52 million contract with right-hander Edwin Jackson, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Third baseman Placido Polanco has agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins.
Former All-Star third baseman Placido Polanco agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract Thursday with the Miami Marlins, plugging the final hole in the team's projected lineup following a payroll purge.
A person familiar with the negotiations says third baseman Placido Polanco has agreed to terms with the Miami Marlins.

Roger Clemens signed with the Sugar Land (Texas) Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League on Monday and he is expected to start for the minor league team Saturday at home against Bridgeport.
All those aces meant nothing at the plate.

Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins went on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a groin strain, and All-Star third baseman Placido Polanco was activated from the DL.
So much for Chase Utley, Josh Hamilton and their playoff pals handling every grounder, popup and throw with ease. So far, this October is all about those Es.
Third baseman Placido Polanco is expected to rejoin the Phillies for this weekend's season-ending series at Atlanta after getting a cortisone shot in his left elbow.

Adam Dunn has been saying for some time he'd like to remain with the Washington Nationals, even though he can become a free agent. He also insists he doesn't know whether he'll stay or go.

Charlie Manuel scoffed every time someone mentioned the Philadelphia Phillies and wild card in the same breath.

Placido Polanco and Jayson Werth each drove in a run in the 11th inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies avoid a series sweep with a 6-4 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
MIAMI (AP) - A person familiar with the negotiations says third baseman Placido Polanco has agreed to terms with the Miami Marlins.
He said he'll put off surgery until after the season.