The Yankees say they are out of the Randy Johnson sweepstakes, the Astros make an offer to Carlos Beltran and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Giants sign Armando Benitez, the Reds re-sign Paul Wilson and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Giants are reportedly about to sign Armando Benitez, the Mets make an offer to Pedro Martinez and the rest of the news around the majors.

Orlando Cabrera wants 4 or 5 years and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Pirates traded Jason Kendall to the A’s for Mark Redman and Arthur Rhodes and the rest of the news around the majors.

Armando Benitez isn’t interested in the Marlins offer and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Mariners are rumored to be the frontrunners for Carlos Delgado and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Pirates are about to trade Jason Kendall to the A’s and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Brewers signed Damian Miller and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Expos are renamed the Nationals and the rest of the news around the majors.