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CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians are building for their future up the middle. Andrew Luck Blue Jersey . One week after locking up their All-Star shortstop, the club has reached an agreement with catcher Carlos Santana on a multiyear contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night. Santana, who hit 27 homers in his first full season in 2011, is expected to sign his new contract on Tuesday, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the Indians have not yet announced the deal. Terms of the contract were not yet known. On Sunday, Santana celebrated his 26th birthday by hitting two homers in a 4-3 win over Toronto. The Indians regard him as one of their core players and wanted to ensure they would have him beyond 2016, when they lose contractual control of the talented switch-hitter. Last week, the Indians gave All-Star shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera a three-year contract that will keep him with the club through the 2014 season. The two new contracts are about all that has gone right for the Indians in the early stages of the 2012 season. They dropped to 1-3 on Monday night with a 4-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland is batting just .153 as a team and scored 14 runs. Last season, Santana batted .239 with 35 doubles and 79 RBIs in 155 games. He was one of just four players to hit 25 homers with 35 doubles and 90 walks, joining Prince Fielder, Miguel Cabrera and Joey Votto. Santana was acquired in a 2008 trade from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for third baseman Casey Blake. Pat Angerer Womens Jersey .J. -- The New York Jets were a delicious treat for the San Francisco 49ers. Dwight Freeney Jersey .C. -- Despite the Galaxys dreadful start to the 2012 campaign, the Vancouver Whitecaps wont be taking anything for granted when they visit Los Angeles on Saturday. http://www.coltsteamstore.com/coby-fleener-jersey . For one day, Indiana can wait. Having Thursday off from practice is Miamis first playoff prize, and although a five-game win over the Knicks might have seemed easy, the reigning Eastern Conference champions insisted afterward that it was more grinding than it appeared. Donnie Avery Womens Jersey . -- Tiger Woods is in a place he hasnt been in 30 months -- atop the leaderboard on the PGA Tour going into the weekend. Andrew Luck Colts Jersey . The 25-year-old forward averaged 9.9 points and 5.4 rebounds over seven seasons with the Wizards, who drafted him out of high school in the second round in 2005.ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks are in talks with Danny Ferry and could be close to reaching an agreement to hire the San Antonio executive as general manager. In a statement released to The Associated Press on Sunday night, the Hawks confirmed they have "reached out" to Ferry, also the former Cleveland general manager. "As we continue to evaluate our franchise and look to build a championship calibre organization, we reached out to Danny Ferry," the Hawks said. "We are engaged in conversation regarding the Atlanta Hawks and our basketball operations. As the situation evolves, we will update at the appropriate time." Hawks general manager Rick Sunds contract expires at the end of June. Sund did not return messages to The Associated Press on Saturday and Sunday. Hawks co-owner Michael Gearon Jr. told The Associated Press last month he hoped the 61-year-old Sund would continue as general manager. Hawks co-owner Bruce Levenson declined comment Sunday. Gearon did not return messages on Sunday. Asked Sunday night about Sunds status, including a possible continued role as an adviser, Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche said in an email reply: "No details regarding that at this time." Ferrry became the Spurs vice-president of basketball operations in 2010. Pat Angerer Youth Jersey. . As Clevelands GM from 2005-10, he led the Cavs through the most successful period in their history. The NBA draft is Thursday. It is not known if the Hawks are hoping to reach an agreement with Ferry in time to direct the draft. Ferry also has been linked to a possible position with Philadelphia. After advancing to the second round of the playoffs three straight years, the Hawks were eliminated in the first round by Boston this year. The Hawks have exercised their option on coach Larry Drews contract for next season but did not offer a new deal. Atlanta finished 40-26, drawing praise from Sund for an "outstanding job," despite being without All-Star centre Al Horford for all but 11 games of the regular season. Horford returned in Game 4 of the Celtics series. The Hawks will return an experienced nucleus of Horford, six-time All-Star Joe Johnson and Josh Smith, who is entering the final year of his contract. Marvin Williams, point guard Jeff Teague and backup centre Pachulia also are under contract. The other nine players are free agents, leaving much work to be done by the general manager. ' ' '