ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the A's and Shannon Stewart have agreed to terms on a one-year deal. The contract could be worth $2.5 million if Stewart reaches incentives. The A's needed to bring in some additional competiton with Jay Payton gone. Stewart may no longer be able to play regularly because of his foot problems, but he could still be an asset at the top of the lineup playing three or four times per week. He'll battle Dan Johnson for at-bats, with Nick Swisher possibly alternating between first base and left field. The A's could also use Swisher in right and Milton Bradley in center when Mark Kotsay rests his sore back. (Feb. 08, - 12:10 AM EST - Source: ESPN.com)

Juan Uribe, who is accused of shooting a man on Oct. 12, will have to attend a hearing in the Dominican Republic on Feb. 21, the same day his teammates will arrive in Arizona for spring training. As things stand in the case now, Uribe is still going to be due in court the 15th and 30th of every month to prove he's not trying to flee. A petition has been filed to make a different arrangement, but no ruling has been made. Uribe and the White Sox are still hopeful the charges will be dismissed entirely at some point. (Feb. 07, - 11:07 PM EST - Source: ESPN Deportes)