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6:30 PM ET, November 22, 2007

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Lyle Spencer / MLB.com:
A marriage made in heaven  —  Hunter agrees to five-year contract with Angels  —  ANAHEIM — In a move that even stunned the central figure involved, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim agreed on Wednesday night to a five-year deal with free-agent center fielder Torii Hunter pending completion of a physical exam.
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels get Torii Hunter  —  Free-agent center fielder agrees to a five-year deal  —  The Angels pulled off their second stunner of the week late Wednesday night, signing free-agent center fielder Torii Hunter to a five-year deal that is believed to be worth about $80 million.
ESPN:
Former Twins star Hunter agrees to 5-year contract with Angels  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Outfielder Torii Hunter and the Los Angeles Angels reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday night on a five-year contract thought to be worth at least $80 million.  —  "They play the game the right way," Hunter said.
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Hunter picks Angels over White Sox  —  Williams optimistic he can land player to make an impact  —  CHICAGO — Some time after midnight on Thanksgiving, the White Sox primary free-agent target during this current offseason elected to sign a five-year, $90 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
David Pinto / Baseball Musings:
Lots of Angels in the Outfield
Joe Christensen / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Do the math: Twins, Santana a long ways off  —  The team's five-year, $93 million offer this month fell well short of what the two-time Cy Young Award winner is seeking.  —  The Twins have begun listening to trade talks involving Johan Santana after exchanging recent contract proposals …
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Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Santana: No sticker shock  —  Sox would kick tires … The word "if" no longer appears to be attached to the idea of the Minnesota Twins trading Johan Santana.  —  It seems to be a matter of when - and, yes, the Red Sox [team stats] will be at or near the front of the line when it comes …
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Notes: Sox aiming to extend Francona
Discussion: Over the Monster
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Linebrink near deal with White Sox  —  Righty reliever reportedly agrees to four-year contract  —  CHICAGO — One of baseball's shakiest bullpens from 2007 appears close to adding a major stabilizing force for the '08 campaign.  —  According to a report on Wednesday night from ESPN 1000 in Chicago …
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Setup man Herges closer to returning to bullpen  —  Looking to fortify their bullpen and catching situation, the Rockies moved close Wednesday to re-signing veteran Matt Herges and have made progress in talks with Yorvit Torrealba.  —  Herges was a critical component last season …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and Hot Foot
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Johnson honored with nomination  —  Former Mets skipper could find his way into Cooperstown  —  NEW YORK — One was the manager of the team that averaged 96 victories in a six-season sequence of success; the other managed the team that was always in the way.
Associated Press:
Bonds' former pals expected to testify  —  Ex-girlfriend and best man could take the stand for prosecution  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Barry Bonds' penchant for turning longtime friends into bitter enemies might come back to hurt him in at least two significant ways at trial.  —  First, there's Steve Hoskins.
George King / New York Post:
OH, HENRY!  YANKS SIGN OUTFIELDER  —  While the Yankees and Alex Rodriguez inch closer to finalizing a 10-year, $275 million deal that will be announced next week and the club scours the universe for relief pitching - Trever Miller, Jeremy Affeldt, Troy Percival, Luis Vizcaino, etc., etc. …
Discussion: YanksBlog.com
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers secure utility infielder Vazquez  —  Veteran utility man signs a one-year, $810,000 contract  —  egrant@dallasnews.com .  —  When injuries to Texas Rangers infielders started mounting last year, Ramon Vazquez gave the club some security.  —  Wednesday, the Rangers returned the favor.
 
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