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Mets acquire catcher Johnny Estrada — The New York Mets announced today that they have acquired catcher Johnny Estrada from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for righthanded pitcher Guillermo Mota. — "Johnny adds depth to our catching situation," said Mets General Manager Omar Minaya.
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Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Mets trade Guillermo Mota for catcher Johnny Estrada — The Mets found a solution to their catching problem today, and they unloaded one of their least successful players from their 2007 club, as well. The Mets acquired Johnny Estrada from the Brewers in return for reliever Guillermo Mota.
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Mets deal for veteran catcher Estrada — Backstop comes to New York in exchange for righty Mota — NEW YORK — Moving swiftly on Tuesday to address a primary need, the Mets acquired veteran catcher Johnny Estrada from the Brewers to reinforce their catching and rid themselves of a reliever …
Rotoworld.com:
Mets acquire Estrada from Brewers for Mota — Mets acquired catcher Johnny Estrada from the Brewers for RHP Guillermo Mota. — So, the Mets get a better catcher than Yorvit Torrealba, only have to commit to him for one year and dump Mota's contract in the process?
Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Rollins nabs NL MVP Award — Shortstop backed up talk this season with big performance — PHILADELPHIA — Considering the amazing streaks for the teams whose uniforms they wore, the National League MVP race had to be this close. — There could be no other finish.
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Rollins edges Holliday for National League MVP — NEW YORK — Jimmy Rollins won the National League MVP award in a close race over Matt Holliday on Tuesday, boosted by speed and steady all-around play that drove the Philadelphia Phillies to their first playoff berth in 14 years.
Todd Zolecki / The Zo Zone:
Rollins Wins NL MVP — Jimmy Rollins is the National League Most Valuable Player. — The man who proclaimed the Phillies the team to beat in the National League East in January beat Colorado Rockies leftfielder Matt Holliday, who led the league in hitting and RBIs, for the league's top honor.
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Wright finishes fourth in MVP vote — Third baseman finishes behind Rollins, Holliday, Fielder — NEW YORK — Though the Mets' 2007 season didn't end as planned, David Wright received recognition for another strong campaign. — Honored for his defense and offense with Gold Glove …
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN.com:
Boras: Jones isn't going to settle for one-year deal — Despite Andruw Jones' struggles, agent Scott Boras said Tuesday that he does not expect Jones to sign a one-year contract in an effort to rehabilitate his numbers and file for free agency again next winter. — Jones hit .222 last season.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Sources: Tribe near deal with Kobayashi — LIKE THIS STORY? — The Indians, continuing the run on Japanese relievers, are close to an agreement with right-hander Masahide Kobayashi, according to major-league sources. — Kobayashi was already taking his physical for the team Tuesday.
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Indians sign Japanese RHP Kobayashi — CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians became the latest team to tap into Japan's talented pitching pool, agreeing Tuesday to a $6.25 million, two-year contract with free-agent closer Masahide Kobayashi. — ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports the deal is worth $6.25 million.
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Mariano Rivera takes 3-year deal for $45 million from Yankees — Mariano Rivera did what he does best Monday: He closed the deal. — Rivera, the team's All-Star closer, agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract, remaining in the only big-league uniform he has ever worn.
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Yankees sign RHP Scott Patterson; Add three others to roster — The New York Yankees announced today they have signed right-handed pitcher Scott Patterson to a Major League contract and added catcher Francisco Cervelli and right-handed pitchers Jeffrey Marquez and Steven White to the 40-man roster.
MLB.com:
John McDonough resigns as President of the Chicago Cubs — CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs today announced John McDonough resigned as president of the Chicago Cubs to accept a position as president of the Chicago Blackhawks. Crane Kenney, to whom McDonough reported, will continue overseeing …
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Phillies acquire OF Chris Snelling from Rays for cash — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies acquired outfielder Chris Snelling from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash on Tuesday. — Snelling hit a combined .246 with one home run and seven RBIs in 30 games with Washington and Oakland this year.
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jeff__Guest_ / Boston Globe:
Nick Cafardo Red Sox chat transcript — Nick, do you think the Sox will make a serious attempt to obtain Johan Santana? What kind of players would it take? — Nick_Cafardo — Hard to read. I think they'll explore it. It seems to me they won't give up both Lester and Buchholz and certainly not Ellsbury.
