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A's sign McPherson to minor league deal (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The Oakland Athletics have signed free-agent third baseman Dallas McPherson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. McPherson is expected to compete for a starting job, and he provides Oakland with insurance at third base. Six-time Gold Glove winner Eric Chavez might not be able to return to that position after recovering from a second back surgery that cost him most of this...