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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.
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Yankees set to bring A-Rod back - on their terms — Alex Rodriguez may be headed back to the Bronx after all — but on the Yankees' terms. — Despite all of the back-and-forth posturing between the Yankees and A-Rod' camp, the Daily News learned today that the two sides have been discussing …
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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.
MLB.com:
Yanks, A-Rod close to multi-year deal — New contract would pay slugger as much as $290 million — NAPLES, Fla. — The New York Yankees are getting close to re-signing third baseman Alex Rodriguez to a multi-year contract that would pay him as much as $290 million, multiple baseball sources told MLB.com …
Ed Price / New Jersey Online:
A-Rod could return to the Yankees — Alex Rodriguez may be headed back to the Yankees. — The third baseman said on his Web site this afternoon that he reached out to the Yankees through mutual friends to discuss remaining with the team. — "After spending time with Cynthia (Rodriguez) …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Excluding Boras would violate agreement — FOXSports.com, Updated 22 minutes ago — LIKE THIS STORY? — The Yankees will be in violation of baseball's collective-bargaining agreement if they exclude agent Scott Boras from their negotiations with his client, Alex Rodriguez.
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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.
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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Denver Post:
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.
Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Text: Denver Writer on MetsBlog about Yorvit — ...i just hung up the phone with Troy E. Renck, who does an amazing job covering baseball and the Rockies for the Denver Post...i reached out to him in an effort to learn a bit more about free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba, who, according to Newsday …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:Mets eyeing Torrealba-Castro combo
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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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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Glavine closer to returning to Braves — LIKE THIS STORY? — Tom Glavine's return to the Braves is getting closer. — Glavine's agent, Gregg Clifton, met Wednesday with Braves general manager Frank Wren over lunch in Phoenix, and Wren reiterated his desire for Glavine to rejoin the team.
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Mets Say They'll Pay to Acquire Top Pitcher — Omar Minaya left the general managers' meetings last week with a pretty good understanding of how to improve the Mets. He has an idea of how much money it will take to sign his desired free-agent targets. And he knows which prospects …
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Bullpen makeover begins with Choate — Brewers sign lefty to one-year deal, waiting on Cordero — MILWAUKEE — The Brewers signed free agent reliever Randy Choate on Wednesday, but may have to wait a while for Francisco Cordero. — Two days after making their first formal offer to Cordero …
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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.
Mike Fitzpatrick / Associated Press:
Torre thinks Rivera will stay with Yanks — NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Torre figures Mariano Rivera will end up staying with the Yankees. If not, the Los Angeles Dodgers' new manager has an open spot waiting in his bullpen. — "Anybody who doesn't want him is crazy. Let's put it that way," Torre said Wednesday evening.
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