Source: Eaton's three-year deal with Phils worth $24M … Free agent pitcher Adam Eaton has reached preliminary agreement on a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies worth more than $24 million, a baseball source told ESPN.com.  —  The contract includes a mutual option for a fourth …

MLB official: Ramirez might be dealt by Saturday … The Red Sox are aggressively shopping outfielder Manny Ramirez now, according to major league sources, at a time when the slugger's trade value has peaked, and there is a sense among some executives that their trade talks are gaining momentum.

Hall ballot features era's top stars  —  Gwynn, Ripken, McGwire join Gossage, Rice, Dawson  —  SAN DIEGO — The 2007 Hall of Fame ballot was released on Monday and a record number of buses will be ready to roll into Cooperstown, N.Y., on July 29 for what's expected to be one of the biggest induction ceremonies of this generation.

Dellucci agrees to 3-year, $11.5M deal  —  The Indians have found a new left fielder, reaching agreement with free agent David Dellucci on a three-year, $11.5 million contract, FOXSports.com has learned.  —  The deal is contingent on Dellucci passing a physical.  The examination is expected to take place Thursday in Cleveland.

Pirates exercise Marte's $3 million option  —  Left-hander will be team's highest-paid reliever in 2007  —  By Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  —  The Pirates have exercised the 2007 option worth $3 million on Damaso Marte's contract, making him their highest-paid reliever.

Detroit Tigers  —  Baseball America's Top 10 Prospects lists are based on projections of a player's long-term worth after discussions with scouting and player-development personnel.  All players who haven't exceeded the major league rookie standards of 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched (without regard to service time) are eligible.

Yank clubs bat ban bid  —  Hurler brushed back by pol for metal pitch  —  Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina came out swinging against the City Council's proposed ban on aluminum bats in high school baseball games - and immediately caught flak from a lawmaker and a grieving mom.

Baez signs up for relief work with Orioles … One frustrating year in the National League was enough for right-hander Danys Baez.  —  The free agent reliever signed a $19 million, three-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday after passing a physical.  —  Baez broke into the majors with Cleveland in 2001.

Barajas signs with Blue Jays  —  Rod Barajas will be the starting catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays pending a physical Tuesday morning, his agent confirmed Monday.  The contract is for two years at around $6 million.  —  The Rangers had planned for Gerald Laird to be their primary catcher …

Bidding for Japan's Igawa closes  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Bidding for Japanese pitcher Kei Igawa closed on Monday, and the New York Yankees and Mets were thought to be among the major league teams that submitted offers.  —  The Hanshin Tigers made Igawa available for posting this month …

Reds add Moeller to catching stable  —  Veteran backstop joins Ross, Valentin with one-year deal  —  CINCINNATI — The Reds' two-catcher system lasted all of one week.  —  On Monday, the club signed veteran catcher Chad Moeller to a one-year contract.  Moeller, who batted .184 in 29 games …