Did you hear the one about a major-league baseball player nearly losing his thumb in an attempt to save a child from an alligator attack in the neighborhood lake? Las Vegas 51s outfielder David Dellucci has because he invented the tall tale. An avid hunter and fisherman who grew up in Baton Rouge, La., Dellucci is no stranger to fish ...

Free-agent outfielder David Dellucci has signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Dellucci will report to Triple-A Las Vegas. Manager Cito Gaston said the Blue Jays are looking for another left-handed batter to go along with Adam Lind and Lyle Overbay. Toronto began the season with rookie ...

The Cleveland Indians recalled left-hander Rafael Perez from Triple-A Columbus and designated outfielder David Dellucci for assignment Friday. The moves came before the Indians opened a four-game series against the New York Yankees. "We've really taxed our bullpen and needed another body down there," Indians manager Eric Wedge said. "Perez was ready. He's a welcome addition." The 35-year-old ...