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Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Agent: Torrealba to agree to contract with Mets — Free-agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba will agree to a three-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, according to Torrealba's agent, Melvin Roman. — Roman told 1050 ESPN New York that he expects to formalize the agreement with the Mets this afternoon.
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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.
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yankees May Pay Rodriguez for Home Run Record — Alex Rodriguez could get a new contract from the Yankees that pays him at least $300 million if Rodriguez breaks Barry Bonds's career home run record, according to two people involved with the negotiations. — Rodriguez and his wife …
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The truth behind Alex Rodriguez's talks with the Yankees — The mystery surrounding Alex Rodriguez's return to the bargaining table with the Yankees has been solved. — Rodriguez, who had alienated the club - and all of baseball - when he chose to opt out of his contract during Game 4 …
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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.
Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Peavy wins NL Cy Young unanimously — San Diego ace tops Senior Circuit in wins, ERA and strikeouts — SAN DIEGO — In hopes of "saving a few bullets," as he's apt to say, Jake Peavy once tried to remake himself into more of a pitch-to-contact guy, someone who took a conservative approach when it came to going after hitters.
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Tom Krasovic / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres talk extension with Peavy as Cy awaits — Padres ace Jake Peavy will receive the National League Cy Young Award today - and a contract extension in coming weeks isn't out of the question for the 26-year-old right-hander. — Padres CEO Sandy Alderson and Peavy's agent said the sides …
ESPN.com:
Pads' Peavy unanimous choice for NL Cy Young — NEW YORK — Jake Peavy was a unanimous winner of the NL Cy Young Award on Thursday after leading the league in wins, ERA and strikeouts — pitching's version of a Triple Crown. — The San Diego Padres ace received all 32 first-place votes …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Sources: Rivera wants 4th year in deal — LIKE THIS STORY? — There is a reason why Mariano Rivera has not accepted the Yankees' offer of a three-year, $45-million contract. — Rivera, according to major-league sources, wants a fourth guaranteed year. — The Yankees remain the overwhelming favorite to retain Rivera.
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Lowell move twofold? — Yankees open to him playing first — Mike Lowell moving to first base for the Yankees? — That was the word on the Newark Star-Ledger website last night. Baseball writer Dan Graziano reported that the Yankees, who appear to be moving closer …
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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 …
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 …
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
LA clubs lead list of Cabrera suitors — League source says deal could come before Thanksgiving — MIAMI — Miguel Cabrera could soon be the toast of Los Angeles. — A league source on Wednesday confirmed the Angels and Dodgers are the front-runners to acquire the 24-year-old Marlins slugger.
Jesse / Twinkie Town:
Continuing the Santana Gambit: New York Mets — Yesterday we bantered about the merits of the Yankees and what they had to offer. What about that other New York team? — One team that won't be appearing on this list is the Tampa Bay Rays. I wanted to mention that up front tonight.
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