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Week In Review: 5/12/13 - 5/18/13

• The Cubs signed first baseman Anthony Rizzo to a $41MM extension.


• Reid Ryan became president of the Astros after George Postolos stepped down.


• The Mets signed outfielder Rick Ankiel to a big-league deal.

The 10 Most Vicious Brawls in Major League Baseball History

A fight in Major League Baseball is a rather rare occurrence—especially those that result in injury and bloodshed.

Regardless, baseball has seen its fair share of brawls over time.

Blue Jays Claim Thad Weber

The Blue Jays have announced they have claimed right-hander Thad Weber off waivers from the Padres and assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo. To make room for Weber on the 40-man roster, the team transferred right-hander Sergio Santos to the 60-day disabled list.

Quick Hits: Cardinals, Braves, Starting Pitching Market

With one-fourth of the season in the books, let's have a look around some injury situations and how they might impact the developing trade market.

• The Cardinals and Yankees provide an interesting case study as we enter the second quarter of the season.

Minor Moves: Wilson, Beimel, Parraz, Velazquez, Bell

• The Padres signed outfielder Mike Wilson to a minor-league deal, according to MLB.com's transactions page.
  
  The former Mariners prospect hit .239/.343/.452 for Triple-A Tacoma last year.
  
  He has 27 career big-league at bats.

NL Notes: Stauffer, Phillies, Cubs, Hairston

• Pitcher Tim Stauffer was called up by the Padres, meaning that the team will not risk losing him to a June 1 opt-out clause, notes Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Padres Designate Thad Weber For Assignment

Corey Brock of MLB.com reports that the Padres have selected the contract of Tim Stauffer and designated right-hander Thad Weber for assignment (Twitter link). In a related move, Carlos Quentin has been placed on the paternity list.

Padres Don't Intend To Trade Chase Headley

There's been plenty of speculation that the Padres will trade Chase Headley this July after he stated his unwillingness to negotiate an extension mid-season, but Jon Heyman of CBS Sports writes that the team still has no intentions of moving him.

If Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel Rushes for 1,400 Yards, Something's Wrong

While Johnny Manziel lives the good life this season—playing Pebble Beach, taking batting practice with the San Diego Padres and hanging out on Bourbon Street—the biggest question heading into the 2013 season is what he will do for an encore.

Free Agent Stock Watch: Edward Mujica

Edward Mujica wasn't supposed to be the Cardinals' closer. He wasn't even their backup plan or third in line to the closer's throne.