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TOKYO -- Japans Rakuten Eagles have said that Andruw Jones will return for another season after helping the Pacific League team win the Japan Series last year. Framber Valdez Astros Jersey . The 36-year-old former major leaguer has agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.8 million, Japanese media reported Wednesday. Jones batted .243 while hitting 26 home runs and a team-high 94 RBIs as the Eagles won their first Japan Series championship. Jones, a native of Curacao, hit 434 homers over 17 MLB seasons with the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees. The Eagles paid him $3.5 million on a one-year deal for the 2013 season. Jose Cruz Astros Jersey . During the furious first few hours of free agency Tuesday, the team agreed to terms with strong safety Donte Whitner, a Cleveland native who cant wait to play in his hometown. Aledmys Diaz Jersey .Y. - Terry and Kim Pegula have no immediate plans to tinker with their new NFL team. https://www.cheapastros.com/2583o-craig-biggio-jersey-astros.html . Rockies manager Walt Weiss was unhappy, too. Weiss addressed the issue in a 15-minute meeting with his pitcher and catcher after the Rockies gave up 14 hits and lost 10-1. De La Rosa lasted only 4 1-3 innings and allowed five runs in his first opening-day start.Commerce City, CO - The Colorado Rapids announced Tuesday that they have acquired winger Marvin Chavez from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for midfielder Atiba Harris. "Marvin is a dynamic attacking player with a lot of international experience, who can both create and score goals," said Rapids Technical Director Paul Bravo. "Were eager to bring him into our squad and help him get settled in Colorado. We would also like to thank Atiba for his work here last year. He was a true professional and we wish him the best." Chavez is a five-year veteran of Major League Soccer, having played the last two seasons in San Jose after three with FC Dallas. Yuli Gurriel Astros Jersey. The 30-year-old played 42 matches with the Earthquakes, scoring four goals and adding 14 assists. He featured in 54 games for FC Dallas, recording eight goals and six assists. Harris, 28, has 22 goals and 20 assists during his eight years in MLS, a career that spans stints across Real Salt Lake, Chivas USA, FC Dallas, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Colorado. "Atiba has been a successful player in this league for a number of years," said Earthquakes head coach Mark Watson. "Weve always had our eyes on him and were happy to bring him to San Jose." ' ' '