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John Harper / NY Daily News:
Hank Steinbrenner's stance caught A-Rod, Boras off guard — As it turns out, the one development that Alex Rodriguez didn't see coming, the one that caused him to finally stand up to Scott Boras and go looking to make things right with the Yankees, was the emergence of Hank Steinbrenner as the new Boss.
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Heyman: A-Rod discussing deal with Yankees — Record contract approaching $300 million discussed — In a surprise twist, Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees are discussing a deal that seems likely to put the superstar third baseman back in pinstripes.
Dan Graziano / NJ.com:
Yankees still interested in Lowell — The Yankees still remain interested in signing free-agent Mike Lowell, even though they're apparently bringing back Alex Rodriguez to play third base. — The trick is that they'd have to talk Lowell, a career third baseman, into moving across the diamond to play first base.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
A-Rod slips leash and returns to Yanks — In what was a bad day for the Scott Boras Corporation, Alex Rodriguez went to the Yankees directly and apparently has all but finalized a 10-year, $275 million deal. — It took 32 years and nationwide scorn but it seems A-Rod is finally his own man.
New York Times:Rodriguez Talks to Yankees Without Agent
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Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Mets eye Yorvit Torrealba as Ramon Castro stays — Ramon Castro wrapped up a two-year deal yesterday to remain a Met, and looks forward to pairing with Yorvit Torrealba behind the plate, provided the organization completes an agreement for that free-agent catcher today.
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Torrealba close to deal with Mets — Catcher Yorvit Torrealba, a lynchpin in the Rockies' drive to the World Series, is zeroing in on a three-year offer from the New York Mets worth as much as $15 million. — Torrealba's agent, Melvin Roman, said tonight that he expects Torrealba to make his decision by Thursday.
Tracy Ringolsby / Rocky Mountain News:
Torrealba looking for 3-year deal — The agent for catcher Yorvit Torrealba is trying to leverage multi-team interest in his client into a three-year contract. — The Rockies are interested in re-signing Torrealba, but their proposal was two years for $7 million.
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves GM meets with Glavine's agent — The Braves took another step toward bringing Tom Glavine back to Atlanta Wednesday as general manager Frank Wren met with the veteran left-hander's agent in Phoenix. — "We had a good conversation in regards to our interest in Tom returning to the Braves …
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Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
Club looks to extend ace Bedard's contract — Source: Team, agent to talk before Dec. 3 — Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail spent part of last week's general manager meetings listening to offers for Erik Bedard. But his focus is expected to change in the coming days …
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7NEWS SOURCE: Four teams offer Lowell 4-year contract — BOSTON — 7Sports has learned that Mike Lowell has received contract offers from four separate MLB teams: the Braves, Angels, Cardinals, and Yankees. — A source close to the Lowell side of the negotiations tells 7Sports that each offer …
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Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves appear to be flush with cash — Team CEO says they will spend 'many millions more' on player payroll — The Braves appear to have plenty of money to spend this shopping season. — Team owner Liberty Media revealed in a financial report filed this week that the Braves had robust revenue and cash flow last season.
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Doug Miller / mlb.mlb.com:
'Black Irish' sees light — Baseball pic labor of love for first-time director — Brad Gann knows what it's like to move up to the Major Leagues. — Gann, the writer and director of the baseball-family film "Black Irish," cobbled together a small budget to make the movie of his dreams.
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers need apology to sign Rogers — Hicks says pitcher's 'unfinished business' must be resolved — egrant@dallasnews.com — Like his general manager did a day earlier,Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks said Wednesday that under "certain circumstances," he would welcome …
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Task ahead nothing new for Wiley — Former Marlins pitching coach once again has young pitchers — MIAMI — Dealing with a young Florida pitching staff is nothing new for Mark Wiley. What will be different now in his second stint as a Marlins coach is a number of the names have changed from a few years ago.
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Lisa Winston / MLB.com:
Fuld wins Stenson Award — Cubs prospect overcame juvenile diabetes on way to Majors — It was just a brief encounter, a preteen boy meeting a Major League veteran. But it was a moment that Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Sam Fuld has never forgotten. — Fuld, just 12 at the time …
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Wedge named AL's top manager — Fifth-year skipper rewarded following Indians' postseason run — CLEVELAND — The American League Manager of the Year Award, in principle alone, is not an honor that suits Eric Wedge. — After all, Wedge is the guy who refuses to even walk into fair territory …
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