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Rob Bradford / Boston Herald:
Sources say Schill stays — Righty 'very confident' about 1-year deal … Sources indicated last night that Curt Schilling [stats] and the Red Sox [team stats] were close to striking a deal that would bring the pitcher back for one more season. — Schilling, when reached via phone …
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Curt Schilling / 38 Pitches:
It's looking good. — Talks with the Red Sox are moving. Theo and I have spoken multiple times daily over the past week and given the current situation I am feeling very confident that we will be able to finalize a 1 year contract to allow us a chance to finish our career as members of the Red Sox organization.
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ESPN.com:
Pettitte declines $16 million option with Yankees — ORLANDO, Fla. — Andy Pettitte declined his $16 million option with the New York Yankees, still uncertain whether he wants to pitch next season. — "I have spoken with Brian Cashman, who has reiterated what Hank Steinbrenner …
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Jorge Posada wants 4-year deal; waits on Yanks, Mets — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Brian Cashman's top priority of getting Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera re-signed remains the same, but at least one of those Yankee stalwarts isn't inclined to make it that easy on the Bombers.
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Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Limited form of replay supported by several GMs — ORLANDO — When general managers today debate whether instant replay has a place in baseball, they need only to look back to a Marlins game eight years ago for proof that it works. — On May 31, 1999, Marlins left fielder Cliff Floyd hit …
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Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Cabrera, Willis put on the market — Team will consider trading one or both of its stars — Queries regarding Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis once answered with a "not available" will receive a different response this week. — During the general managers' meetings in Orlando …
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Washington Post:
Nationals' President Meets With A. Jones — Though Washington Nationals President Stan Kasten has spent much of his time with the club explaining why he believes signing expensive free agents should be the last step in a rebuilding process, Kasten himself met with former Atlanta Braves center …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Glavine and Hernandez show interest — Club says it could only sign one of two veteran pitchers for '08 — WASHINGTON — While Jim Bowden is looking to improve the Nationals at the GM meetings in Orlando, MLB.com has learned that left-hander Tom Glavine and right-hander Livan Hernandez …
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Sports Illustrated:
What's next, Dodgers? — Torre's hiring hardly solves all of team's problems — Whether your regard for new Dodger manager Joe Torre elevates him to sainthood or renders him a commoner, know that his arrival in Los Angeles doesn't end the tug-o-war fundamental to the Dodger organization in 2007.
ESPN.com:
Source: Maddux, Padres agree to one-year deal — SAN DIEGO — Greg Maddux will be back for his 23rd season, agreeing on Monday with the San Diego Padres on a $10 million, one-year contract, a source told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. — Mad Dog has 347 wins, four Cy Young Awards …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Lowell, A-Rod may interest BoSox — LIKE THIS STORY? — ORLANDO, Fla. - The Red Sox won two World Series in four years after failing to trade for Alex Rodriguez. Yet, few at the general managers' meetings would be shocked if the Sox signed Rodriguez as a free agent.
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Yahoo! Sports:
Report: Cards 3B Rolen may waive no-trade clause — ST. LOUIS (TICKER) — St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen may waive his no-trade clause to escape manager Tony La Russa, the St. Louis Post Dispatch reported Monday. — Rolen, who has battled shoulder problems the last two years …
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Wood as a Rangers closer? — Rangers beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers fans' questions — I think it would be a great idea to sign Kerry Wood and make him closer. What do you think? — The Rangers have expressed interest in Wood and have him on their list.
Markhale / New York Post:
OMAR IN A-ROD STAKES — The Mets will almost certainly meet with Scott Boras at the GM Meetings to gauge the Alex Rodriguez situation. But as has been the case since the superstar opted out, they're still viewed as a longshot in the A-Rod sweepstakes. — Omar Minaya arrived …
