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Sam Fernandez, who has worked for the Dodgers for almost 17 years, was named the organization’s senior vice president and general counsel. . . . University of Miami quarterback Kenny Kelly, who led the Hurricanes to victory over Georgia Tech in the Gator Bowl, signed a four-year contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and plans to play baseball full-time as an outfielder.