--RF Nick Markakis and the Orioles are expected to reopen contract negotiations this month. 

Citing declining sales, the CBC has pulled out as a carrier ofTorontoBlueJays telecasts. 

As camera shutters clicked in unison, Koji Uehara signed his major league contract, buttoned his new uniform jersey and started what he described as the second stage of his professional Baseball career. 

TORONTO _ Citing declining sales, the CBC has pulled out as a carrier ofTorontoBlueJays telecasts. 

The CBC's return toTorontoBlueJays Baseball has ended after a two-year trial. 

Koji Uehara's major league mission is twofold: reward the Baltimore Orioles for entrusting him with a spot in their starting rotation and elevate the team's presence in Japan, where it's virtually unknown. 

Right-hander Koji Uehara signed a two-year contract Tuesday with the Baltimore Orioles, making him the first Japanese-born player in franchise history. 

Right-hander Koji Uehara signed a two-year contract Tuesday with the Baltimore Orioles, making him the first Japanese-born player in franchise history. 

Right-hander Koji Uehara finalized a $10 million, two-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, making him the first Japanese-born player in franchise history. 

Second baseman Brian Roberts might be playing elsewhere in 2009. 

--RF Nick Markakis and the Orioles are expected to reopen contract negotiations this month. 

After its first last-place finish in 20 seasons, the Orioles entered the offseason likely to turn over a significant portion of the 40-man roster. 

Second baseman Brian Roberts might be playing elsewhere in 2009. 

--RF Nick Markakis and the Orioles are expected to reopen contract negotiations this month. 

After its first last-place finish in 20 seasons, the Orioles entered the offseason likely to turn over a significant portion of the 40-man roster.