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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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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 …
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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?
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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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White Sox designate Scott Podsednik for assignment — Add four players to roster — CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have designated outfielder Scott Podsednik for assignment and have purchased the contracts of catcher Cole Armstrong and right-handed pitchers Jack Egbert, Lucas Harrell and Adam Russell.
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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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Jack Curry / New York Times:
Lowell Opts for Comfort and Stays With Red Sox — Mike Lowell wanted to keep playing third base for the Boston Red Sox, but he also wanted a four-year deal. The Red Sox wanted to re-sign Lowell, but they did not want to give him a contract for more than three years.
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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.
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Royals announce 40-man roster — KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Royals have set their winter 40-man roster. The Royals have selected catcher Matt Tupman, infielder Mario Lisson, left-handed pitcher Tyler Lumsden and right-handed pitcher Julio Pimentel to the Major League 40-man roster.
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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.
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
baltimoresun.com — Angels deal Cabrera to White Sox — L.A. acquires pitcher Garland, could target Tejada as third baseman — The Los Angeles Angels, one of the most aggressive suitors for Miguel Tejada in the past couple of years, still are looking for a bat, and now they have a vacancy …
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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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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.
