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Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
The Hall call arrives for Gwynn, Ripken — First ballot players to be inducted into Hall of Fame on July 29 — NEW YORK — As anticipated, the dynamic duo of eight-time National League batting champion Tony Gwynn and Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr. earned election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday …
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Associated Press:
Gwynn, Ripken elected to Hall of Fame — NEW YORK — Mark McGwire fell far short in his first try for the Hall of Fame, picked by 23.5 percent of voters while Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr. easily gained baseball's highest honor. — Tarnished by accusations of steroid use …
baseballhalloffame.org:
2007 Hall of Fame Voting Results — Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr. elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA — COOPERSTOWN, NY: Cal Ripken, holder of one of baseball's most cherished records, and Tony Gwynn, among the game's most prolific hitters, were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Hall voting will always be subjective — First of all, don't rip the eight voters who failed to vote for Cal Ripken and the 13 who failed to vote for Tony Gwynn. It's a free country, last time anyone checked. Solicit the opinions of 545 people on any issue, and it's doubtful they will be in unanimous agreement.
Jack Curry / New York Times:
Two Elected to Hall of Fame; McGwire Misses — Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn, two iconic players who were renowned for their skills as well as their class, were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame today. But Mark McGwire, a once-deified slugger, fell far short of joining them in his first year on the ballot.
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Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Gwynn gets to 'toot the horn of the contact guy' — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tony Gwynn got the validation he was seeking, and then some. — Standing with his back to a ballpark he would have absolutely worn out if given the chance, Gwynn celebrated his election to the Hall of Fame on Tuesday …
Bill Center / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Gwynn joins Ripken in Cooperstown — Tony Gwynn is a Hall of Famer. — The eight-time National League batting champion and Baltimore's Cal Ripken Jr. received confirmation this morning that they have been voted into the Hall of Fame. — Gwynn received 532 votes on the 545 ballots returned …
Associated Press:
Former All-Star catcher Lopez, Rockies agree to deal — DENVER — Former All-Star catcher Javy Lopez drew interest from other teams in the offseason to be a designated hitter, maybe even play an occasional first base. — But Lopez was insistent on catching, and the Colorado Rockies believe he still can.
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Pat Graham / Associated Press:
Javy Lopez, Rockies agree to 1-year deal — DENVER (AP) — Javy Lopez drew interest from teams who wanted him to be their designated hitter, maybe even play an occasional first base. — But the former All-Star was insistent on catching, and the Colorado Rockies think he still can.
Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
D-backs introduce familiar face — Johnson happy to be back in Arizona, chasing 300 wins — PHOENIX — The uniform colors may have changed, but Randy Johnson slipped comfortably back into his No. 51 jersey on Tuesday afternoon as the D-backs' trade with the Yankees became official.
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Baltimore Sun:
Sun interview with Cal Ripken Jr. … Cal Ripken Jr. recently visited The Sun for a wide-ranging question-and-answer session to discuss the Hall of Fame and other matters related to his career. He was interviewed by Sun staff members Dan Connolly, John Eisenberg, Peter Schmuck and Childs Walker.
Richard Durrett / Dallas Morning News:
Mulder expected to make decision soon — Rangers are among three teams in the running for pitcher — The Rangers should know today or Thursday where free-agent pitcher Mark Mulder will play the next two seasons. — Mulder's agent, Gregg Clifton, said the 29-year-old has all the information …
Associated Press:
Blue Jays agree to deals with Thomson, Frasor — TORONTO — Right-handers Jason Frasor and John Thomson agreed to one-year contracts with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. — Frasor was 3-2 with a 4.32 ERA in 51 relief appearances last season, splitting time between Toronto and Triple-A Syracuse.
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Todd Jacobson / Free Lance-Star:
Nats: No role for Robinson — The Washington Nationals and former manager Frank Robinson are parting ways, Robinson said in an interview last night, a move that could signal the end of the Hall of Famer's long and storied career in baseball. — Robinson was fired as the Nationals' manager …
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MLB.com:
Cubs invite 11 more to big league camp — The Chicago Cubs today announced that 11 additional players have been invited to Big League camp with the club. Pitchers Sean Gallagher, Adam Harben, Ryan O'Malley, Carmen Pignatiello and Randy Wells will report to Fitch Park in Mesa, Ariz. …
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Young stepping up offseason workouts — All-Star shortstop in Texas working with hitting coach Jaramillo — ARLINGTON — Spring Training is still over a month away, but on a cold January morning, the hands and wrists were still as quick as ever, and Michael Young was smacking the baseball all over the Rangers' indoor batting cage.
