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ESPN.com:
Rays-Twins deal features Young, Garza — MINNEAPOLIS — Delmon Young was traded by Tampa Bay to Minnesota on Wednesday night as part of a six-player deal that sent right-hander Matt Garza to the Rays. — In a swap of promising youngsters that's been discussed for weeks …
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La Velle / Twins Insider:
Twins close to landing Delmon Young [updated] — The Twins and Tampa Bay Rays are close to finalizing a multi-player deal, according to several sources with knowledge of the discussions. The deal could be announced as soon as today. — The main pieces changning teams would be outfielder Delmon Young …
Sports Illustrated:
Santana sweepstakes heating up — Red Sox, Yanks reluctant to part with top prospects — If the Red Sox relent and include young outfield phenom Jacoby Ellsbury in trade talks for Johan Santana, Boston would probably lead the high-stakes sweepstakes for the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
Kelly Thesier / MLB.com:
Twins pick up Young in six-player deal — Minnesota sends Garza, Bartlett, Morlan to Tampa Bay — MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins and Rays completed a blockbuster six-player deal Wednesday night that sent pitcher Matt Garza, shortstop Jason Bartlett and Minor League pitcher Eduardo Morlan …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Free agent could set up for Yankees — LIKE THIS STORY? — Troy Percival setting up for Mariano Rivera? — It's possible if Percival decides he would be comfortable pitching in the eighth inning, according to industry sources. — Percival, however, is more likely to sign as a free agent …
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MLB Trade Rumors
Buster Olney / ESPN.com:
Sources: Percival, Rays close in on multiyear deal … Troy Percival got to know Joe Maddon when he pitched for the Angels and Maddon was a coach for the same team. Assuming there are no unforeseen snags in negotiations, Percival and Maddon will be reunited in Tampa Bay next season.
Scott Miller / CBS SportsLine.com:
Twins close to deal to land Young, four others from Rays — The Minnesota Twins are closing in on a major trade, though not the one most of the baseball world is awaiting. — While talks continue surrounding two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana, the Twins are moving swiftly in attempting …
La Velle / Twins Insider:
It's official — The Twins and Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night have completed a trade that brings young hitting star Delmon Young to the Twin Cities (photo courtesy of USA Today). — The Twins have sent righthander Matt Garza, shortstop Jason Bartlett and minor league righthander Eduardo Morlan …
ESPN:
Source: Don't count out Mets in Johan trade derby
Source: Don't count out Mets in Johan trade derby
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Marty Noble / MLB.com:
More bullpen help arrives — Mets purchase right-handed reliever Stokes from Rays — NEW YORK — The Mets' reshaping of their bullpen, begun last week when Guillermo Mota was dispatched to the Brewers for Johnny Estrada, continued on Wednesday, when the club acquired 28-year-old right …
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Take the 7 Train
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Rays trade Stokes to Mets for cash — Relief pitcher ends nine-year relationship with Tampa Bay — The Rays traded reliever Brian Stokes to the Mets for cash considerations on Wednesday, ending a phase of the young right-hander's career that took nearly a decade to develop.
MLB.com:
Mets acquire RHP Brian Stokes — The New York Mets announced today that they have acquired right-handed relief pitcher Brian Stokes from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. Stokes will be added to New York's 40-man roster, which now stands at 36.
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Mets Fever
Denver Post:
Rox: Herges, Torrealba deals expected — Rockies catcher, Yorvit Torrealba, warms up during batting practice before game four of the World Series. Torrealba may be nearing a return to Colorado next season. (THE DENVER POST | ANDY CROSS) — Yorvit Torrealba and Matt Herges returned …
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Jeff Gordon / Fox Sports:
Baseball's best free-agent signings — LIKE THIS STORY? — Bargains will be difficult to come by in baseball's current free-agent marketplace. Once again, the demand for high-end talent outstrips the supply. — But that won't stop general managers from shopping until they drop.
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FIRE JOE MORGAN
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Tim Brown / Yahoo! Sports:
Winter dealings — Flush in fresh revenue and occupied bleacher seats, somewhat leery of George Mitchell's view of such a prosperous time in its history, and exceedingly short in pitching and patience, baseball gathers Sunday night in Nashville, Tenn., which apparently is as good a place …
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Associated Press:
K.C. signs Japanese reliever Yabuta — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta has agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract with the Kansas City Royals and will compete for a spot as the team's primary setup man. — A 34-year-old right-hander, Yabuta spent 12 seasons …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
GM says Sox have options — Williams sees trade matches at meetings — Ken Williams didn't sound like a general manager coming off a 90-loss season and lacking a seasoned leadoff hitter, a dependable outfielder to complement Jermaine Dye and a solid backup middle infielder.