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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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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 …
MLB.com:
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.
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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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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.
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.
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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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Phillies ink Romero to three-year pact — Lefty's strong stretch run rewarded with $12 million deal — PHILADELPHIA — What began as a hopeful experiment has now become a dedicated commitment. The Phillies signed left-handed reliever J.C. Romero to a three-year contract extension on Saturday night …
Rob Bradford / Boston Herald:
Magadan praises determined Dustin … If Dustin Pedroia [stats] is named the American League Rookie of the Year today, few will appreciate the accomplishment more than Dave Magadan. — The Red Sox [team stats] hitting coach knew Pedroia was playing the final two months of the season …
Associated Press:
Star slugger Fukudome declares free agency — NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — Chunichi Dragons outfielder Kosuke Fukudome declared for free agency Monday, opening the way for a possible move to the major leagues. — "I'd like to see what kind of interest I get," he said. "We'll see where this goes."
