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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
A-Rod wins third AL MVP award — Alex Rodriguez joined the Yankees in 2004 as the defending American League Most Valuable Player. When he signs his new 10-year contract in the coming days, he will hold the same title. — A-Rod picked up his third career MVP award, joining an exclusive list …
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Maggs will settle for a stellar second — Slugger is runner-up in AL MVP race behind Rodriguez — DETROIT — In most any other year, Magglio Ordonez's season at the plate would've earned him an American League Most Valuable Player award. In 2007, he'll have to settle for a batting title …
Associated Press:A-Rod wins MVP convincingly, but not unanimously
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Joe Cowley / Chicago Sun Times:
Sources: Hunter could be on Sox within a week — Ken Williams has learned to accept fans and media often tossing him into what he refers to as "The Idiot of the Day Club.'' — But the trade of Jon Garland to the Angels on Monday afternoon for shortstop Orlando Cabrera was …
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ChiSox deal righty Garland for Angels SS Cabrera — CHICAGO — The White Sox traded right-hander Jon Garland to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday for shortstop Orlando Cabrera. — The 28-year-old Garland, an 18-game winner in 2005 and 2006, was 10-13 with a 4.23 ERA in 32 starts last season.
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Lyle Spencer / MLB.com:
Guerrero finishes third in MVP voting — Slugger hit .325 with 27 homers and 125 RBIs for Halos — Vladimir Guerrero's superlative 2007 season was recognized by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Monday when the Angels right fielder placed third in the American League Most Valuable Player balloting.
Kat O'Brien / Newsday:
Rivera to Yankees: I will accept offer — The three-year, $45M offer the Yankees put on the table to closer Mariano Rivera looks to be a done deal after he told the club he would accept the terms — Just over a week ago, the Yankees faced the possibility that they might have to seek replacements …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Rivera will accept Yankees' $45M offer — NEW YORK — Mariano Rivera has informed the Yankees that he is accepting their three-year, $45 million offer, returning to wear the only uniform for which he has pitched. — Word of Rivera's signing comes days after the future Hall of Fame closer returned …
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Reports indicate Lowell is staying put — Red Sox agree to three-year deal with veteran third baseman — BOSTON — Immediately after winning the World Series, the Red Sox placed a high priority on retaining the services of All-Star third baseman Mike Lowell.
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ESPN:Red Sox, Lowell agree to three-year, $37.5M deal
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Rob Bradford / Boston Herald:Sox, Lowell agree to three years
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Tracy Ringolsby / Rocky Mountain News:
Rockies far from signing Torrealba — The Rockies are right back where they were a week ago with free agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba - far from reaching a deal. — With the Mets backing out of a three-year, $14.4 million agreement with Torrealba, Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd resumed talks …
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Richard / SportsJustice:
Give Chris Burke the job and fix the pitching staff. — Enough is enough. Give the second base job to Chris Burke and find out if he can play once and for all. There's not a free-agent second baseman out there worth breaking the bank over. If Ed Wade is indeed close …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:Astros close to signing utility infielder Blum
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
K-Rod could make big money next year — FOXSports.com, Updated 9 minutes ago — LIKE THIS STORY? — Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez, eligible for free agency after next season, has slowed down talks about a possible contract extension. — Mariano Rivera's new, three-year …
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Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Brewers pushing on Kendall — Brewers general manager Doug Melvin doesn't appear to be making much progress in talks with the agent for free-agent closer Francisco Cordero but is making a major push to sign free-agent catcher Jason Kendall. — In fact, if Melvin has his way, the deal will be done before Thanksgiving Day.
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Recap: Minaya on Conference Call — During a conference call with reporters tonight, Mets GM Omar Minaya said... He discussed Jon Garland with the White Sox during the GM Meetings. — He looked in to David Eckstein, because he is 'a big Eckstein fan,' before signing Luis Castillo.
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Tim Brown / Yahoo! Sports:
Orioles, Dodgers discuss trade — The Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles have discussed the parameters of a trade that would send left-hander Erik Bedard to the Dodgers for a package that includes 23-year-old outfielder Matt Kemp, according to a source familiar with the talks.
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Park Chan-ho Sacrifices Dodgers Contract for Olympic Squad — Park Chan-ho has moved many Korean baseball fans by choosing loyalty to his country over his dreams. In an announcement entitled "The Value of Loyalty" posted to his website (www.chanhopark61.com) on Monday …
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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Catcher LaRue signs with Cardinals — St. Louis also inks Brazelton, Wasdin to Minor League deals — KANSAS CITY — Catcher Jason LaRue, a free agent from the Royals, has moved across the state. LaRue signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals on Monday. — LaRue was signed as the backup catcher to Yadier Molina.
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Chris Haft / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Price is not right for Giants — Beat reporter Chris Haft answers Giants fans' questions — I continue to read that the Giants may trade Tim Lincecum or even Matt Cain to obtain a power hitter, such as Miguel Cabrera. I've been a keen observer of this game for over 50 years, and I feel such a move would be a huge mistake.
