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Baltimore Sun:
Bedard trade talks reach standstill — Source says O's, Mariners agree to general framework for deal, but potential move being held up on Baltimore's end — Talks between the Seattle Mariners and Orioles about a trade involving ace pitcher Erik Bedard are at a standstill.
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Roch Kubatko / Roch Around the Clock:Latest twist — Orioles executive Andy MacPhail wasn't kidding …
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Geoff Baker / Mariners Blog:Go play in the snow — Feels like a good old morning in my hometown of Montreal.
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Caffeinated Confines
Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Miller out to make early impression — JUPITER — New Marlins pitcher Andrew Miller, playing catch along with 30 teammates at an informal workout Monday, was easy to spot: He was the guy wearing the long-sleeved Detroit Tigers shirt. — “It was a little chilly this morning,” said Miller …
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FishStripes
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Inge preparing for utility role in 2008 — Former starter wants to be on field as much as possible — Count Brandon Inge among the 2008 Tigers — for now, anyway. — After Monday morning telephone conversations with Tigers president/general manager Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim Leyland …
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Clark Spencer / MiamiHerald.com:
Miller still getting to know his new team — JUPITER — Andrew Miller wasn't quite in sync with his new teammates while working out Monday at the Marlins' spring training complex. — Nothing was wrong with the rookie pitcher's arm, mind you. — It was his attire.
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FishStripes
Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Phillies close to signing free agent Feliz — Two-year deal would give club new everyday third baseman — PHILADELPHIA — The pursuit of Pedro Feliz has intensified, and the Phillies are close to signing the free-agent third baseman to a two-year deal. — An agreement is believed …
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Jayson Stark / ESPN.com:
Phillies fill third base hole, agree to deal with Feliz — The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent third baseman Pedro Feliz, pending a physical.
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
CANO RESIGNS WITH YANKS — The terms on Robinson Cano's Yankee contract were finalized in full early tonight, and all that needs to be completed for the deal to be official is a physical that will take place either tomorrow or the next day, The Post has learned.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Cano deal finalized — The Yankees have completed their negotiations with Robinson Cano on a four-year contract. Here is how it will break down: — 2008: $3 million — 2009: $6 million — 2010: $9 million — 2011: $10 million — 2012: $14 million or a $2 million buyout
Associated Press:
Chamberlain could start ‘08 in Yankees’ bullpen — TAMPA, Fla. — Joba Chamberlain could begin this season in the bullpen before moving to the New York Yankees' starting rotation. — Chamberlain, a sensational reliever as a big league rookie last season, is already throwing off a mound …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
‘Joba Rules’ being rewritten for 2008 — Chamberlain groomed for rotation but could see time in bullpen — NEW YORK — The Yankees believe that Joba Chamberlain will be just as dominant in their starting rotation as he was in relief. Then again, it wouldn't hurt to keep that latter option.
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The Bronx Stop
Sabernomics:
What Do the Statistics Say about Roger Clemens's Steroid Use? — In an interesting move, Roger Clemens has fired back at Brian McNamee's steroid allegations in the Mitchell Report. Using a report of his own, his representatives examine his late-career performance as a pitcher.
Cliff Corcoran / Sports Illustrated:
Cliff Corcoran: Where will Bonds land? — Where should the home run champ land? — There's an elephant in baseball's living room. With pitchers and catchers due to report in less than three weeks, most teams have finished building their 2008 squads. There are still a fair number …
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Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Red Sox acquire reliever Aardsma from ChiSox — BOSTON — The Red Sox obtained reliever David Aardsma from the Chicago White Sox for Willy Mota and Miguel Socolovich on Monday in a trade involving three right-handed pitchers. — Aardsma started last season with Chicago and went 2-1 …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
METS, SOX BUTT HEADS OVER SANTANA — Teams involved in the Johan Santana sweepstakes confirm the Twins have intensified their efforts in the past 48 hours to generate the best offers from the main suitors - and indications are, this has come down to the Mets and the Red Sox for arguably the majors' best starter.
