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The pursuit of Hector Olivera was already surrounded by mystery, but now the plot has thickened. The soon-to-be30-year-old Cuban infielder has agreed to a six-year, $62.5 million deal with the Dodgers, perhaps the team best positioned to absorb the risks he presents. Los Angeles is already poised to set a major league record with a $268 million payroll, albeit one that lacks an immediate opening for Olivera, a pricey player whose health and representation issues scared away potential suitors.

That figure will increase in 2015, as will the teams marginal tax rate, to 40%. The current $268.3 million figure, which comes via Cots Contracts, includes actual '15 salaries, but not that of Olivera, since its unofficial and its structure is yet unknown; based on its AAV, the Associated Press estimated that it would add $4.17 million to the teams tax bill.

In terms of overall size, Olivera's deal ranks behind those of recent Cuban defectors Rusney Castillo (seven years, $72.5 million from the Red Sox), Yasmany Tomas (six years, $68.5 million from the Diamondbacks) and Jose Abreu (six years and $68 million from the White Sox). Its the Dodgers largest to a Cuban defector, eclipsing the seven-year, $42 million to which the team signed the much younger Yasiel Puig in 2012.

As if that weren't enough, Olivera changed representation shortly after being declared a free agent, but Rudy& Santin, his original trainer/negotiation representative (who is not certified by the MLB Players Association), and new agent Greg Genske both continued to field offers from teams. Santin was said to be expecting a deal in excess of $70 million, but reports from several anonymous executives suggested his deal would wind up in the $4550 million range. When I checked in on March 10, the Braves, Padres and Dodgers were the teams most heavily linked to Olivera, with the Athletics, Giants and Marlins having fallen out of the running.

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In the abstract, it's no surprise that the Dodgers won out for Olivera's services given their seemingly bottomless reserve of resources, but with Howie Kendrick and Juan Uribe set to open as their starting second and third baseman, respectively, it's not clear where Olivera will play. Via FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Dodgers themselves haven't decided:

The 31-year-old Kendrick, who was acquired from the Angels in December to replace the traded Dee Gordon, and the 36-year-old Uribe, who is heading into his fifth season with the Dodgers, are both pending free agents, and relatively affordable ones at that, making $9.5 million and $6.5 million this year, respectively. Both are coming off productive seasons and offer strong defense to go with above-average offense: Kendrick hit .293/.347/.397 for a 115 OPS+ and seven Defensive Runs Saved en route to 5.4 WAR last year, and Uribe hit .311/.337/.440 with an NL-high 17 DRS en route to 4.0 WAR.

Kendrick will almost certainly generate a compensatory draft pick via a qualifying offer next winter. The same probably can't be said for Uribea Ned Colletti signing who has put up two strong seasons in a row after two sub-replacement level onesgiven his age, but he has emerged as a particularly important clubhouse presence, as well as a mentor to players as disparate as Puig and Hyun-Jin Ryu. Reigning NL MVP and Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw thanked Uribe in his acceptance speech for the latter award: "Thank you for making me laugh. You are one of the most important people in our clubhouse."

Guerrero missed seven weeks last year after Albuquerque teammate Miguel Olivo big off part of his left ear in a dugout skirmish, a shocking and untimely blow that came just as Uribe hit the disabled list with a hamstring injury. Now 28 years old, Guerrerowho hit .333/.373/.621 in 308 minor league PA last year, his first statesideis making a strong bid to stick by playing shortstop, his regular position during his seven seasons in Serie Nacional but one that he played in just seven minor league games last year.

Guerreros four-year, $28 million deal includes a provision allowing him to become a free agent at season's end if he's traded, though he could play his way into the teams plans as Kendricks successor. Olivera would then shift to third, with prospect Corey Seager, whos starting his age-21 season at Double A, taking over shortstop from Jimmy Rollins, a December acquisition who will be a free agent after the season. The 25-year-old Arruebarrena, meanwhile, hit a combined .259/.304/.417 in 272 minor league PA and was outrighted off the Dodgers' 40-man roster in January after clearing waivers, meaning that there were no takers for the remainder of his five-year, $25 million deal.

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"You learn from the mistakes, you learn from the past, and for me it's been a learning process," he said Monday. "Every year you learn something new.

"I believe that I'm getting to a point," he added with a smile, "where it's time to do it instead of just learning about it."

When asked where he can improve, Andrus responded: "Everywhere. I know that so far in my career I haven't had a career year yet. That's why I want to work harder and get after it, and that way I can maximize my qualities and my tools. So far this year, I'm in great shape and I'm feeling really well on the field, physically and mentally."

The rest of the Rangers organization carries legitimate hopes for a better Elvis Andrus. When general manager Jon Daniels is asked whether Andrus' improvements can be defensive or offensive, he replies.

"All of the above."

"We invested in him because we thought he was arrow-up. We've been encouraged this winter and this spring by the feeling that he's kind of recommitted, after last year being below his standards.

"We don't see why he can't be one of the best defensive players and baserunners in the game. He controls the bat, he can get on base, do some different things. I don't expect him to hit for power, but I think he can be an impactful player. He's a winning player."

The Rangers' $120 million investment in Andrus extends through 2022, and illustrates a firm belief in his abilities. This isn't all projection. Andrus has twice been an All-Star and in two seasons has been the shortstop for a pennant-winning team. Over the last six seasons, he is fourth in the Majors in stolen bases. He is an established Major Leaguer, but a higher level beckons.

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Up on the seventh floor of Pfizers cold, black-and-gray exteriored world headquarters in New York is a weird little room with a quirky little poster that will be used (and copied) more and more if Pfizer does things right.

Its the Innovation Room for Pfizers innovation team, which occupies the seventh floor in New York. The space has germinated many of Pfizers Dare To Try initiatives the project Pfizers used to try and encourage innovation within the company.

It seemed out of place a room more likely to be a found in a bootstrapping accelerator than a Big Pharma company. A poster on the door to the room has caricatures of Pfizer team members who offer practical (put the furniture back where you found it) to inspirational (bring freshness) advice. Exercise balls blend with post-it notes about policy and vision.

Creating a more innovative mindset is an ongoing obsession with large healthcare companies. Pfizers no exception. They host worldwide internal conferences on the topic, push projects such as Dare to Try and keep tinkering with ways to bring startups into Pfizer. So its interesting to see where some of this thinking is hatched.

I took some photos earlier this year and Wendy Mayer, Pfizers vice president for worldwide innovation, answered some questions about the space and where Pfizers heading with innovation. She even shared a little Pfizer innovation slang. Below are some excerpts from that interview.

Q. How long had the Innovation Room been around and what is the goal?

A. We introduced the innovation room last year because most of our space in the New York headquarters is currently configured as private or semi-private offices and traditional conference rooms. Our direct team needed this space because so much of what we do requires collaboration and team brainstorming. We needed a space that would allow the team to work together in an environment that was more conducive to creative development.

We also need to set an example and create a space as a demonstration for what an innovation space should look like and give them the availability of the space for their own innovation/creative discussions.

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This is a historical map of the Central Addition in Ottumwa.

OTTUMWA, IOWA -- The riverfront housing known as the Central Addition in Ottumwa is long gone, but on Thursday night it was brought back to life as part of the Wapello County Historical Society's lecture series.

Wapello County Supervisor Jerry Parker, who was raised in the Central Addition, made the presentation about the district to the standing-room only crowd.

The Central Addition was founded in 1890 and contained around 600 housing lots.

It was located south of the downtown area on the Des Moines River, exposing the district to heavy flooding almost annually.

Parker said the district provided cheap land and provided a safe haven for the less fortunate residents, especially during the great depression.

The Central Addition was also known for its rugged and individualistic residents.

Central Addition was right in the middle of Ottumwa, and you would expect them to be more of a part of Ottumwa than anywhere else; then anyone out on the fringes. But that wasn't so, they were their own island there, Parker said.

Parker also said that the Central Addition was an area of town that the police were cautious to patrol because of the criminal enterprises that were run from the district.

The government eventually forced residents to move out of the Central Addition after a devastating flood in 1947.

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The sisters are back.

After waiting 18 months for their new residence to be built, the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur are returning en masse to Buffalos West Side.

The residence, located on Lafayette Avenue between an old convent and a newer administrative building, primarily will house retired sisters. They began moving in this week.

The work also included an overhaul of the convent, where sisters who are still working will live. Together, the buildings will accommodate about 25 women, a third of the entire order.

The Catholic order of women religious has deep roots in Western New York.

The sisters were badly in need of better living space, especially for the elderly and infirm among them.

Its the largest concentration of St. Mary of Namur nuns to live in a single location in many years.

But the orders leaders said the new facilities werent built solely for their comfort.

They chose to stay on the West Side to make a difference, especially among a population of new immigrants who need help learning English and understanding American culture.

We want to be at the heart of where theres still outreach, said Sister Judith Carroll, provincial superior. If we had gone to a place out farther, it wouldnt have, I dont think for us, that possibility of continuing the mission. Even as reduced as it may be, thats part of who we are.

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Think the cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine is hilarious on-screen? Wait till you see them behind the scenes of the hit Fox comedy!

In this exclusive video for TVGuide.com, stars Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews and Melissa Fumero team up to take viewers on an up-close-and-personal tour of the precinct bull pen, break room and beyond!

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In addition to revealing what's in Jake's drawers, the best signs in the break room and the prized possessions in Captain Holt's office, it doesn't take long for these (fake) police officers to start asking some very important questions.

Like, who has the best desk? Who are the cast's dream guest stars? And who the heck are Det. Casey Cook and Det. Sidney Brown?

Brooklyn Nine-Nine airs Sundays at 8:30/7:30c on Fox.

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