ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Quarterback EJ Manuel can focus solely on competing for the Buffalo Bills starting job now that the rookie first-round draft pick has his contract out of the way. "Its a great feeling and Im excited to be truly part of the team now," Manuel said, in comments released by the Bills. "Im just glad it was done earlier instead of later." Manuel signed a four-year deal worth $8.9 million, a day after the Bills closed a three-day mandatory minicamp -- their final session before training camp opens on July 28 in suburban Rochester. A person familiar with the deal released the terms of the contract, and spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills did not disclose the figures. The person said the deal includes a $4.84 million signing bonus. Though there is an option to add a fifth year to the contract, the person said it is considered a four-year deal. Manuel was selected 16th overall out of Florida State, and was the only quarterback selected in the first round. He is competing with veteran free-agent addition Kevin Kolb for the starting job. With Manuel signed, the Bills have all eight of their rookie draft picks under contract. At 6-foot-4 and 237 pounds, Manuels a strong-armed mobile player, who went 25-6 in four seasons with the Seminoles. Despite Manuels success, questions were raised over his decision-making skills. He finished with 47 touchdowns and 28 interceptions, which were the result of him occasionally forcing throws. Manuel moved up the teams quarterback depth chart after the Bills released veteran Tarvaris Jackson on Monday. Coach Doug Marrone has not provided a timeline as to when he expects to name a starter, though its expected that both Kolb and Manuel will get an opportunity to continuing competing through the Bills first two preseason games. Manuel welcomed the additional practice time he earned following Jacksons departure. He also understood that he needed to continue improving to show hes capable of making the immediate jump from college to NFL rookie starter. "I dont think thats anything I have to remind myself of," Manuel said. "Im still trying to learn, still trying to get a great feel for my teammates. Im still trying to earn the respect of the veteran guys as well as the rookies." The Bills are counting on Manuel to be their long-term starter and secure a position thats been unsettled since Hall of Famer Jim Kelly retired following the 1996 season. Since then, no quarterback has lasted more than three seasons as a starter in Buffalo. That includes Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was cut in March after nearly two inconsistent seasons behind centre. The Bills are coming off a 6-10 finish, their eighth consecutive losing season. And theyve not made the playoffs in 13 seasons, the NFL longest active drought. 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PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Cameron Maybin capped a dramatic eight-run ninth inning with a tiebreaking three-run double, and the Detroit Tigers overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-7 on Thursday night.Detroit trailed 7-2 entering the ninth and opened the inning with four consecutive hits off Ryan Garton, including Victor Martinezs RBI single.Erasmo Ramirez (7-7) replaced Garton and allowed Justin Uptons run-scoring single, Steven Moyas sacrifice fly and an RBI single to Jarrod Saltalamacchia that made it 7-6.Jose Iglesias drew a walk to load the bases, and Ian Kinsler got another free pass on a 3-2 pitch to tie it 7-7.Maybins drive to left-center cleared the bases to put Detroit up 10-7.Winner Anibal Sanchez (5-8) gave up two runs in two innings. Francisco Rodriguez got the final three outs for his 22nd save.INDIANS 4, BLUE JAYS 1TORONTO -- Carlos Carrasco struck out a season-high 14, Jason Kipnis and Rajai Davis hit solo home runs and Cleveland matched a franchise record by winning its 13th consecutive game.Clevelands streak is the longest by any team this season, and the longest for the Indians since winning 13 straight in 1951. Cleveland also won 13 in a row in 1942.Carrasco (4-2) allowed one run and three hits in 7 1/3 innings to win back-to-back starts for the first time since April 13 and 19. The right-hander was sidelined from April 25 to June 2 with a strained left hamstring.Cody Allen got the last three outs for his 17th save.R.A. 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With runners on second and third and two outs, his pitch got through catcher Robinson Chirinos and Headley just beat the throw.Aroldis Chapman (2-0) earned the win after pitching a scoreless ninth.METS 4, CUBS 3NEW YORK -- Yoenis Cespedes socked a colossal home run, Jeurys Familia pitched out of a huge jam in the ninth inning and rookie replacement Brandon Nimmo keyed a three-run rally in the seventh that sent New York past Chicago in their first meeting since last years NL Champiionship Series.ddddddddddddBaezs throwing error at second base allowed Nimmo to score the go-ahead run, and the Mets overcame a 3-0 deficit to stop their four-game slide. New York, which swept Chicago last October to reach the World Series, had lost nine straight regular-season games to the Cubs dating to August 2014.Joel Peralta (0-1) walked slumping pinch-hitter Alejandro De Aza before Nimmo, starting for injured outfielder Curtis Granderson, singled on the ninth pitch of a gritty at-bat for his first career RBI.Erik Goeddel (1-0) struck out two in 1 2/3 hitless innings for the win.NATIONALS 13, REDS 4WASHINGTON -- Danny Espinosa hit a grand slam and a three-run homer to finish with a career-high seven RBI, and Washington cruised to its fifth straight victory.The switch-hitting shortstop connected off Brandon Finnegan (3-7) batting right-handed, then went deep from the left side against Josh Smith.Gio Gonzalez (4-7) gave up four runs and struck out nine over six innings for the NL East-leading Nationals.ROYALS 4, CARDINALS 2ST. LOUIS -- Kendrys Morales homered and recorded his sixth straight multihit game to lead Kansas City.Wade Davis recorded his 19th save in 21 opportunities.Morales, a designated hitter playing right field for the second straight night, doubled in the sixth inning off Mike Leake (5-6) to push the lead to 3-1.Kansas City reliever Dillon Gee (3-2) picked up the win allowing one run in two innings.DODGERS 8, BREWERS 1MILWAUKEE -- Trayce Thompson, Yasmani Grandal and Corey Seager hit home runs to lead Los Angeles.Kenta Maeda (7-5) held the Brewers to one run over six innings.Thompson put the Dodgers in front in the second with a two-run homer off Zach Davies (5-4). Grandal extended the Dodgers lead in the fourth with a solo blast over the left-field bullpen. Seagers homer in the fifth accounted for two of the Dodgers three runs in the inning.WHITE SOX 6, TWINS 5CHICAGO -- J.B. 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