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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.
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 …
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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 …
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. …
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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.
