Steve Kline News

Mike Loree has had to put up with more than a little good-natured teasing from his pitching coach, Steve Kline, this season.

When the South African team played in the World Baseball Classic in 2006, many of the players' uniforms were stolen from their luggage during a plane change at London's Heathrow Airport.

There comes a time in every big league player's life, whether it's voluntary or forced, that he has to hang 'em up, so to speak.

Movements in the world of baseball Thursday: American League DETROIT TIGERS-Agreed to terms with C Matt Treanor on a one-year contract.

The San Francisco Giants have finalized their minor league coaching staff for the 2009 season, with several changes and additions to the organization.

UPDATE: The Giants have also announced that Steve Kline, the left-handed reliever who retired last season, will be the new pitching coach at Augusta.

When the Augusta GreenJackets take the field in April to defend their South Atlantic League championship, they'll do so with almost an entirely new coaching staff.