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 …

AP survey: Hall odds not good for McGwire  —  CBS SportsLine.com wire reports  —  NEW YORK — For one glorious summer, Mark McGwire was bigger than baseball itself.  America stopped to watch each time he came to the plate, and cheered every time he sent a ball into orbit.  —  He could do no wrong, it seemed.

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.

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 …