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Brandon Lyon has filed for free agency. He’s unlikely to return to the D-Backs, after struggling as the team’s closer to begin the season. Lyon is better suited for set-up work, but his strikeout rate swelled to a career-high 6.67 K/9IP in 2008 and in most circumstances, he should be able to reprise his role as a viable seventh- or eighth-inning option in 2009. Just don’t expect the opportunity for him to close regularly to be there.

Brandon Moss (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery instead of a microfracture procedure because his damage was not as severe as expected, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. It remains possible, though unlikely, that he’ll complete his rehab in time for the start of spring training. “It’s still too early to say for sure, but his prognosis is very good,” Pirates GM Neal Huntington said. (Rotowire)

Pablo Sandoval homered and doubled twice Sunday for Magallanes of the VWL. Sandoval is second to Josh Kroeger in the VWL with a 1298 OPS. He’s hitting .419/.438/.860 with four homers in 43 at-bats. (Rotoworld)