Rotoworld.com:Giants signed RHP Russ Ortiz, who had been with the Orioles, to a one-year contract.There was little doubt this was coming. The Giants will have to pay Ortiz only the minimum, as the Diamondbacks still owe him $16 million over the next two seasons. Ortiz will battle Jonathan Sanchez and Brad Hennessey for the lone opening in their rotation. It’d be pointless to carry him as a reliever, so he’ll probably be released if he doesn’t win the spot. Expect little. Jan. 9 - 7:37 pm et

BenMaller.com:Norm Chow came to Tempe to interview for the Cardinals� vacant head coaching post Monday, and his potential quarterback showed up for lunch. It was no surprise that the Bidwills and vice president of football operations Rod Graves asked Matt Leinart to come. Leinart�s longtime relationship with Chow � who was Leinart�s offensive coordinator in college � is the main reason Chow is a candidate for the job. And while Leinart acknowledged the �great relationship� he has with Chow, the quarterback also knows that won�t be the only factor in who is named Cards coach. �It�s not like I�m going to have all this say,� Leinart said. �It�s fun that (Chow) is a possibility. And I am glad they were willing to let me put my two cents in.�

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