A’s hand out spring invites

Other names of interest include shortstop Chad Pinder, who was the Texas League Player of the Year and who could be a September call-up if he puts together a strong season at Triple-A Nashville, and Sean Doolittle’s right-handed brother, Ryan Doolittle.

The rest of the 20 players invited to camp: right-handers Ryan Brasier, Angel Castro, Eduard Santos, Chris Smith and Taylor Thompson; left-handers Daniel Coulombe, Dillon Overton, Patrick Schuster and Eric Surkamp; catcher Carson Blair and Bruce Maxwell; first baseman Matt Olson, third baseman Matt Chapman, middle infielder Josh Rodriguez and outfielder Matt McBride.

Previously reported deals that were finalized Wednesday were the Detroit Tigers and their $132.75 million, six-year contract with free-agent outfielder Justin Upton, and the Colorado Rockies and a $27.5 million, three-year contract with outfielder Gerardo Parra.

New York acquired Chapman from Cincinnati last month, after a proposed trade between the Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers came apart when a Florida police investigation into an accusation of domestic violence involving the Cuban left-hander became public.

Ray Horton reportedly has been hired as new Cleveland head coach Hue Jackson’s defensive coordinator.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano hired Greg Williams as the defensive backs coach.

Carolina hed coach Ron Rivera says he has spoken with linebacker Shaq Thompson about a profanity-laced, derogatory message directed at the Seattle Seahawks and their fans that appeared on social media this week.