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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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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Guillen-Cabrera reunion a possibility — LIKE THIS STORY? — The White Sox will be outbid for Miguel Cabrera if a prospect-rich team such as the Angels or Dodgers is willing to meet the Marlins' price. — Still, the Sox are in the mix for Cabrera, according to major-league sources, with the intent of playing him in left field.
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox, Cubs coming up short — No position in baseball is more important than shortstop. — Both of Chicago's teams are approaching the 2008 season with an eye on getting to the playoffs. Yet the White Sox and the Cubs both appear committed to winning despite—not because of—their shortstops.
KEN / Newsday:
Cano could be the cost for Twins' Santana — Johan Santana is not yet officially on the trade market, but that seems to be an inevitability. What isn't inevitable is that Santana, now property of the Twins, will begin his 2008 season somewhere besides the Metrodome.
Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
Posada Likely to Return to Yankees — Jorge Posada acknowledged last night that he was likely to return to the Yankees next season. — Standing on the court of Madison Square Garden during the halftime break of the Knicks' game against the Miami Heat, Posada, the Yankees catcher, said he was "really close" to signing a new contract.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Posada: "I want to stay with the Yankees" — Jorge Posada is at the Knicks game tonight and Journal News Knicks beat writer Mike Dougherty was able to snag him for an intervew at halftime. — Here is what Mike just e-mailed me: — Update on his situation: "We're working on it.
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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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 …
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."
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 …
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 …
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
PAVANO ERROR NEARING END — The four-year, $39.95 million contract the Yankees gave Carl Pavano was a turkey. Fittingly, he probably will be an ex-Yankee by Thanksgiving. — There is a strong likelihood the Yanks will release Pavano before Nov. 20 so that they can use his 40-man roster spot for a player valuable to their future.
Inside / Boston Herald:
We hear: — That Red Sox [team stats] Golden Glover Kevin Youkilis [stats] will shave off his goatee tomorrow night to raise some dough for his Hits For Kids charity. Yooooouk will take it all off for a $5,000 donation from Gillette at the Cask 'n Flagon at 5 p.m.
