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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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Stan McNeal / Sporting News:
Todd Jones agrees to deal with Tigers — Todd Jones will be returning to the Tigers in 2008. Jones said Monday afternoon that he has agreed to a one-year deal worth $7 million. — Jones is fourth in the majors with 115 saves in the past three seasons behind Francisco Rodriguez, Trevor Hoffman and Joe Nathan.
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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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:
Tigers agree to terms with Todd Jones on one-year deal — DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers today announced that they have agreed to terms with righthanded pitcher Todd Jones on a one-year contract for the 2008 season. — "We are very happy to have Todd Jones back with the club next season …
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Tigers ship Infante to Cubs for Jones — Associated Press, Updated 2 hours ago — LIKE THIS STORY? — The Detroit Tigers addressed another need, acquiring outfielder Jacque Jones Monday from the Chicago Cubs for utility player Omar Infante. — "Our scouts really like him and how he fits …
MLB.com:
Tigers acquire Jacque Jones from Chicago Cubs — DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has acquired outfielder Jacque Jones from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for infielder Omar Infante. — Jones saw action in 135 games with the Cubs in 2007, batting .285 (129x453) with 33 doubles, five home runs and 66 RBI.
Danny Knobler / Detroit Tigers Insider:Tigers trade Infante for Jacque Jones, try to re-sign Todd Jones
Billfer / The Detroit Tiger Weblog:Tigers close to acquiring Jacque Jones
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Braun named NL Rookie of the Year — Brewers third baseman edges Colorado's Tulowitzki — MILWAUKEE — In the end, the astounding things Ryan Braun did at the plate trumped whatever things he didn't do in the field. — The Brewers' third baseman won the 2007 Jackie Robinson National League Rookie …
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Pedroia a cut above the rest — Red Sox second baseman named AL Rookie of the Year — BOSTON — Back on May 1, when Dustin Pedroia was hitting .182, it would have been hard to imagine that just a few months later that he'd be taking home an award for his excellence.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Agent: 'No way' Torrealba signs early — LIKE THIS STORY? — If the Rockies re-sign catcher Yorvit Torrealba, it will not be until after he enters the free-agent market. — Torrealba's agent, Melvin Roman, said Monday that there is "no way" his client will sign with the Rockies …
Jim Molony / MLB.com:
Hot Stove: Market about to boil over — Hours for teams to re-sign own free agents dwindling fast — With a midnight ET deadline to re-sign their own free agents before they hit the open market just hours away, clubs were working hard Monday to re-sign said free agents while also formulating alternative plans in case they don't.
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Make a run at Santana? — Beat reporter Marty Noble answers Mets fans' questions — Should the Mets pursue Jose Guillen, who didn't have his option picked up by the Mariners? If the Mets signed Guillen, could they move Lastings Milledge, who isn't ready for an everyday job …
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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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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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