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Jon Paul Morosi / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers near deal for Cubs OF Jones — The Tigers and Chicago Cubs are close to finalizing a deal that would send infielder/outfielder Omar Infante to Chicago and outfielder Jacque Jones to Detroit, according to one industry official with knowledge of the negotiations.
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Cubs acquire infielder Omar Infante from Detroit for outfielder Jacque Jones and cash consideration — CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed hitting infielder Omar Infante from the Detroit Tigers for outfielder Jacque Jones and a cash consideration.
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Tigers trade Infante for Cubs outfielder Jones … The Detroit Tigers have acquired outfielder Jacque Jones from the Chicago Cubs for infielder Omar Infante. — Jones, 32, is a .280 hitter with 164 home runs in nine seasons with Minnesota and the Cubs. He hit 27 home runs in 2006 …
Billfer / The Detroit Tiger Weblog:
Tigers close to acquiring Jacque Jones … Jon Paul Morosi is reporting that the Tigers are "close to finalizing" a deal where Detroit would send Omar Infante to the Chicago Cubs for Jacque Jones. — If it comes to fruition, I like the deal. Omar Infante doesn't really have a role …
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Danny Knobler / Detroit Tigers Insider:
Tigers trade Infante for Jacque Jones, try to re-sign Todd Jones — DETROIT — Jacque Jones is the Tigers' new left fielder. Todd Jones, they hope, will return as their closer. — The Tigers announced today that they've traded Omar Infante to the Chicago Cubs for Jacque Jones …
Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Tigers re-sign Santiago for one year — Renteria's presence makes former shortstop a utility infielder — DETROIT — The Tigers didn't see Ramon Santiago as an everyday shortstop for 2008. They still, however, see him as a potentially key part of their club.
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Joe Christensen / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Twins' Hunter tells of White Sox meeting — Teams can't begin making formal offers to free agents until Tuesday, but Torii Hunter expected to hear a strong recruiting pitch from the Chicago White Sox on Sunday night. — Teams can't begin making formal offers to free agents until Tuesday …
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Bob Dutton / Kansas City Star:
Royals show interest in Twins' Hunter — Add the Royals to any list of serious bidders for free-agent outfielder Torii Hunter. — The need to bolster the American League's weakest lineup is prompting increased interest in Hunter, a longtime Minnesota standout, while simultaneously forcing club officials …
Associated Press:
Posada 'really close' to re-signing with Yankees — NEW YORK — Jorge Posada prefers to stay with the New York Yankees and believes he is "really close" to reaching a new deal with the team. — "My first priority is the Yankees," the five-time All-Star catcher told reporters Sunday …
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Jordi / The Serious Tip:
5 Reasons why Delmon Young should win Rookie of the Year — Sometime this week, the American League will announce its 2007 Rookie of the Year. Barring any voting irregularities, the two front runners should be Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia and Tampa Bay Devil Rays right fielder Delmon Young.
Fox Sports:
Here's 10 big moves that need to happen — LIKE THIS STORY? — Consider this the calm before the storm. — Sure, names like Curt Schilling and Greg Maddux have been freshly plucked from the market, but the other larger names have yet to drop. As such, it's time for some unsolicited advice.
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Sports Illustrated:
Marlins' asking price for Cabrera high — Angels, Dodgers viewed as preliminary front-runners — NEW YORK — The Florida Marlins are trying to hit a grand slam in trade talks involving All-Star third baseman Miguel Cabrera, executives involved in the discussions say.
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Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Defense could affect voting — Braun has the edge in offensive numbers — Ryan Braun will learn today how much weight was placed on defense by baseball writers across the country who voted for 2007 National League rookie of the year. — Few people, if any, rate another NL rookie ahead …
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