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Geoff Baker / Mariners Blog:
Bedard-Jones deal going down — UPDATE (4:47 p.m.): I just spoke to Mariners spokesman Tim Hevly, who confirmed Jones has been called back to the U.S. Hevly said he could not comment further, which more or less tells us Jones is about to be dealt because major league clubs do not stiff winter league teams …
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Sports Illustrated:
Leaving the nest? — Mariners, Orioles still discussing Bedard blockbuster — The Mariners and Orioles are in serious discussions on a blockbuster deal that would send left-hander Erik Bedard to Seattle for a package of young players, including top outfield prospect Adam Jones.
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Roch Around the Clock, Oriole Post, ESPN.com, Peter's Red Sox Forever, iYankees and MLB Trade Rumors
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
O's deny Bedard deal in place — Mariners' Jones reportedly told trade has been made — Andy MacPhail denied tonight that the Orioles have agreed to a deal that would send ace pitcher Erik Bedard to the Seattle Mariners for a package headed by young center fielder Adam Jones.
DMZ / U.S.S. Mariner:
Zero days since a bad move … It is confusing and distressing to witness a team that claims to be interested in fielding a competitive team over the long term trade a player of Jones' talent and value, along what we reasonably expect to be highly valuable pieces, to the Orioles …
Discussion:
Baseball Musings
La Velle E. Neal III / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Twins may soon ask, ‘Is this the final offer?’ — Indications from Twins officials are that this is a critical week in the Johan Santana sweepstakes. — The club has not set any hard deadlines yet but may soon tell the teams most interested in Santana — the Mets, Yankees and Red Sox …
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MLB Trade Rumors, New York Post, MetsBlog.com, Philliesflow.com, SOX & Dawgs, River Ave. Blues, FakeTeams, iYankees and The Ropolitans
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Sid Hartman / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Twins' contract offer to Santana still stands — The team remains willing to pay its ace pitcher $20 million per year over four seasons, but he also could be traded at any moment. — Rob Antony, the Twins assistant general manager who negotiated the new multiyear contracts …
Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Mets could get Santana within 10 days — The Johan Santana trade discussions finally might be entering their final lap, and the Mets still appear to be the favorites to land the two-time Cy Young Award winner. — The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported Sunday that a trade of Santana …
Discussion:
MetsBlog.com, Ken Davidoff's baseball …, Babes Love Baseball, Mets Fever and SOX & Dawgs
La Velle E. Neal III / Minneapolis Star Tribune:Cuddyer's preference is to stay in right field
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MLB.com, AaronGleeman.com, Nick & Nick's Twins Blog, Associated Press, MLB Trade Rumors, TwinCities.com and iYankees
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Lo Duca Scheduled for Knee Surgery, but Will Meet With Nats' Doctor — Washington Nationals catcher Paul Lo Duca is scheduled to have surgery this morning to repair a minor meniscus tear in his left knee, according to his agent, though the club said it wants its doctor to see Lo Duca before making a final decision.
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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Clemens' Agent Releases Report — NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Clemens' agent released an 18,000-word statistical report Monday to refute allegations that the pitcher's career rebounded around the time period he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs. — “Clemens' longevity was due …
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Baseball Musings, Baseball Digest Daily, The LoHud Yankees Blog, ShysterBall and Yanksfan vs Soxfan
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Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Glavine puts Mets finale in perspective — Lefty disappointed, not devastated about last game in New York — The Mets had hemorrhaged; Shea Stadium was an exposed nerve. A grotesque inning had begotten a dreadful defeat that completed an epic collapse.
Tim Marchman / New York Sun:
Three Offseason Questions for the Mets — A great team cannot be, of all things, aimless, but that is what the Mets have been this winter. While their purportedly hot pursuit of Minnesota Twins pitcher Johan Santana has garnered all the attention, the Mets have done little or nothing …
Dave Rouleau / The Biz of Baseball:
Baseball Could Weather Recession — The Business of Sports Network is pleased to announce the addition of Dave Rouleau to our staff of writers and researchers. Some may know of Dave through his work with Baseball Digest Daily, which he will continue to do.
Todd Zolecki / philly.com:
‘I think the team is set to win ball games’ — The Phillies lost Aaron Rowand this off-season, and that created a void offensively and defensively. — The Phillies think Shane Victorino will do just fine in center field. — But who replaces Rowand's bat?
Jon Paul Morosi / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers, Curtis Granderson begin talks for long-term contract — The Tigers have initiated talks with centerfielder Curtis Granderson on a long-term contract extension, according to one person with knowledge of the discussions. — A conversation earlier this month between the team …
Discussion:
Mack Avenue Tigers, The Detroit Tiger Weblog, TigerBlog, MLB Trade Rumors and Bless You Boys
