Newsmakers

Signed The Seattle Mariners signed right-hander Jesus Colome to a minor league contract with an invitation to their spring training camp. The 32-year-old Colome appeared in 21 games last season with the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers.

•The San Francisco Giants and free-agent right-hander Todd Wellemeyer agreed to a minor league contract. The 31-year-old, a 13-game winner for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2008, will get the opportunity to compete for the No. 5 starter spot.

Offered The Atlanta Braves appear interested in adding Johnny Damon to the top of their lineup. The Braves have made an offer to the free-agent outfielder, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Atlanta’s offer is believed to be for one year and include deferred money.

Claimed The Boston Red Sox claimed right-hander Gaby Hernandez off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Also, Boston designated right-hander Robert Manuel for assignment after claiming him off waivers, also from Seattle, on Nov. 20.

Hired The St. Louis Rams hired Nolan Cromwell, a former four-time Pro Bowl defensive back with the franchise, to coach wide receivers. Cromwell was offensive coordinator at Texas A&M the last two seasons and prior to that coached wide receivers with the Seattle Seahawks from 1999-2007.

Died Former New York Knicks star Carl Braun, who was chosen for five consecutive All-Star games from 1953-57, died in Florida of natural causes. He was 82.

•Mark Rosenthal, a sports lawyer who represented the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Angels, the Atlanta Braves, the Texas Rangers and other sports teams in arbitration, has died of cancer in Burbank, Calif. He was 61.

Surgery Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. He will require only minimal rehabilitation.

Upheld The Michigan Court of Appeals has refused to revive a lawsuit by a Palace of Auburn Hills employee against two Indiana Pacers players over her injuries in a Nov. 19, 2004, brawl. The court released a decision upholding an Oakland County judge’s decision to throw out the case filed by Julie Socia against then-Pacers players Jermaine O’Neal and David Harrison and the team itself.