‘Round the Bases…
* The Boston Red Sox and reliever Mike Timlin reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract worth $3 million.
* The Chicago White Sox added depth to their inexperienced outfield Monday, acquiring Carlos Quentin from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league first baseman Chris Carter.
* Former commissioner Bowie Kuhn was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the revamped Veterans Committee on Monday while his longtime adversary, players’ union boss Marvin Miller, was left out for the second time this year. Former Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley, managers Dick Williams and Billy Southworth and ex-Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss also were elected.
* Jake Peavy and the team are on the verge of an extension that would keep the ace right-hander in San Diego.
* The New York Yankees finalized their two-year, $4 million deal with catcher Jose Molina on Monday and designated infielder Andy Phillips for assignment.

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