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BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox have signed catcher David Ross to a two-year deal worth $6. Peyton Hillis .2 million. The deal was reached over the weekend. Ross was in Boston for a physical this week before it could be finalized. Ross played 62 games for the Atlanta Braves last season, his 11th in the major leagues. He batted .256 with nine home runs and 23 RBIs. Atlanta went 54-35 in his starts at catcher over the past two years -- the best winning percentage for an NL catcher with at least 65 starts. In his career, Ross has batted .238 with 84 homers and 248 RBIs. Jay Bromley Jersey . Leverkusen came from behind to beat Werder Bremen 2-1 and secure fourth place immediately above Wolfsburg, which beat sixth-placed Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-1. "We knew we had to win," Leverkusen striker Eren Derdiyok said. Larry Donnell Jersey .J. -- A couple of comeback kids helped the New York Giants continue their winning streak.ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise has been cleared to return from the broken left foot that has kept him out of the last 14 games. The Wild said after the pre-game skate Thursday morning that Parise will play against Chicago. He last suited up Dec. 22. Parise was hurt initially Nov. 25 when he blocked a shot at SSt. Justin Pugh. Louis. He was held out of the next game but returned the game after and played another month, trying to push through the pain. Over those 12 games, Parise had only four goals and one assist. The Wild decided to shut him down and let him fully heal. In 37 games this season, Parise has 15 goals and 12 assists. ' ' ' |
