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PIRATES: Free agent pitcher Byung-Hyun Kim finalized a one-year, $850,000 contract with Pittsburgh, four days after agreeing to terms.
The Pirates also designated infielder Ray Olmedo for assignment.
Kim, expected to join the team today, could earn up to $1.15 million in performance bonuses based on games pitched. His deal guarantees him $300,000.
General Manager Neal Huntington said Kim will be used exclusively in relief. Last season, 22 of his 28 appearances with Colorado, Florida and Arizona were starts. He went 10-8 with a 6.08 ERA.
BLUE JAYS: Shannon Stewart and Toronto agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
The right-handed hitting outfielder spent last season with the Oakland Athletics, batting .290 with 12 homers and 48 RBI in 146 games.
Stewart, who turns 34 today, was selected 19th overall by Toronto in the June 1992 draft and is a career .298 hitter with 566 RBI, 193 stolen bases and an on-base percentage of .362. Leg problems in recent years have slowed the once speedy Cincinnati native.
WHITE SOX: Mark Buehrle was scratched from his scheduled outing in an intrasquad game because of soreness.
The left-hander, slated to start the season opener, had been expected to throw two innings today. He said he felt a little tight, but it was nothing serious and he plans to pitch against Arizona on Feb. 29 in Chicago's third spring training game. Since 2001, Buehrle leads AL left-handers in innings with 1,577 2/3 . He was 10-9 a year ago with a 3.63 ERA.
