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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.
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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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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.
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Mets Merized Online
Aaron / AaronGleeman.com:
Report: Angels Sign Hunter — According to the Los Angeles Times, the Angels have signed Torii Hunter to a five-year contract worth $90 million. The move comes as a shock for several reasons, not the least of which is that the Angels handed center fielder Gary Matthews Jr. a five-year …
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 …
Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Kendall was best available option — Let me say this right off the bat: The catching market in baseball is bleak. Very bleak. — Few teams have catchers who can both hit and catch. If they have them, they have them locked up. — Anybody with a young catcher who might be expendable …
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins a big hit in community — From front office to players, franchise finds time to give back — MIAMI — When it comes to giving back, the Marlins once again were a big hit connecting with the community. — As the 2007 holiday season begins, the spirit of giving is on the minds of so many.
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FishStripes
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. …
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Notes: Sox aiming to extend Francona — GM Epstein says manager's contract is one offseason goal — BOSTON — Following the signings of Mike Lowell and Curt Schilling, the defending World Series champion Red Sox have the luxury of knowing that both the starting nine and pitching rotation is virtually set for 2008.
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Over the Monster
Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Bucs follow Clemente's legacy of giving — Pirates players remain active in charitable endeavors — PITTSBURGH — When it comes to baseball players and giving, athletes and humanitarian work, the name Roberto Clemente likely comes to mind. The legendary Pirates outfielder dedicated his time …
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Blue-Collar Baseball
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins may play in Puerto Rico in '08 — Negotiations are under way for at least one series in Caribbean — MIAMI — Major League Baseball approached the Marlins a few weeks ago about playing a few home games in Puerto Rico, and if the offer is right, the team said it would be receptive.
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The Griddle
