World Series star signs brand new deal

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From Comcast SportsNetSAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Reliever Sergio Romo and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a 9 million, two-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.The deal announced Wednesday means the Giants have settled all of their potential arbitration cases before hearings.Romo, who made 1,575,000 last season, had asked for 4.5 million in 2013 with the Giants offering 2,675,000. Romo will be eligible to be a free agent after the 2014 season.Romo went 4-2 with 14 saves and a 1.79 ERA last season. He was the team's primary closer in the postseason, when he had one win, four saves and a 0.84 ERA in 10 appearances. He struck out Miguel Cabrera to finish San Francisco's sweep of Detroit in the World Series that gave the Giants their second championship in three seasons.

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