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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Cashman still a Pavano fan — DANA POINT, Calif. - When Carl Pavano walked off the mound on Sept. 25, most people assumed it would be the last time he would ever wear a Yankees uniform. — Not so fast. — Pavano, one of the biggest free-agent busts of all-time, could wind …
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Some bits and pieces from Cashman — Brian Cashman just met with the New York reporters who are here. — As you might imagine, it's not like he sits there and runs down the list of players he wants. But a few interesting things did come out of the session: — 1. He does not consider center field a priority.
Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Mets have interest in Sox's Javier Vazquez — Williams trying to lie low, but Mets could make noise — DANA POINT, Calif. - While White Sox GM Ken Williams has gone underground on responding to trade rumors, one from a well-placed source at the general managers meetings said the Mets had interest in Javier Vazquez.
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New York Post:
AGENT: AMAZIN'S IN CHASE FOR FUENTES — DANA POINT, Calif. - For openers, the Mets need a closer. — To that end, the team already has reached out to representatives for free agent Brian Fuentes. — On a mostly quiet first day of the GM meetings, Fuentes' agent confirmed that Met GM Omar Minaya …
Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Mets launch their own search for arms — DANA POINT, Calif. - The Mets, prioritizing pitching as they plan for 2009, intend to meet with the representatives for the key free-agent pitchers this week at the general managers' meetings. — That means Paul Kinzer, the agent for Francisco …
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Ken Davidoff / Ken Davidoff's baseball insider:GMs' Meetings: Brian Fuentes is intrigued by New York
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Peavy OK with trade to Yanks, Halos … DANA POINT, Calif. — Although five National League teams still top star Padres pitcher Jake Peavy's pre-approved list for trades, general manager Kevin Towers revealed Monday evening that the Angels and Yankees have recently been added to the list of desired teams …
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Peavy puts Yanks on trade list as Padres start the bidding for ace — DANA POINT, Calif. - Is Jake Peavy in a New York state of mind? — The Padres ace, who is expected to be one of the biggest names on the trade market this winter - and could be moved during this week's general managers meetings …
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Tom Krasovic / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Organization exploring trade offers for popular shortstop — But trading shortstop would a create hole — DANA POINT — Khalil Greene, a franchise fixture for an 89-victory Padres club just two seasons ago, is now the subject of preliminary trade talks on the heels of his miserable 2008 season.
Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:Cubs still looking at Jake Peavy
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:Some of the hot topics at GM meetings
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Yanks sign former Marlins pitcher Mitre — Rehabbing hurler might not be ready to play until midseason — MIAMI — Sergio Mitre, who underwent Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on July 15, is reuniting with Joe Girardi. — When Girardi managed the Marlins in 2006, Mitre was part of the pitching staff.
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Yankees sign Mitre to Minors deal — Righty should be ready by midseason after Tommy John surgery — NEW YORK — The Yankees dipped into Joe Girardi's managerial past to produce an option for their future pitching staff on Monday, agreeing to a Minor League contract with right-hander Sergio Mitre.
Fox Sports:
Pitching coach shuffle — The Rangers made Mike Maddux one of the game's highest-paid pitching coaches, luring him away from the Brewers with a two-year contract that is worth at least $500,000 per season and includes a club option for a third year, major-league sources say.
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Jay Posner / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Vasgergian leaving Padres broadcast team after seven years — For the first time in seven years, the Padres will have a new TV voice in 2009. — Matt Vasgersian is leaving for another job - the specifics of which won't be announced for another day or two - leaving Channel 4 San Diego searching …
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Wallace Matthews / Newsday:
Wanna win? Put Joba in pen — The Yankees used to dominate opponents by shortening the game. If you didn't get 'em before Mariano and Co. came in, you weren't getting 'em at all. — This year, the Phillies dominated October the same way. Get 'em before Brad “Coffin” Lidge and his setup men come in, or forget 'em.
Chris Haft / MLB.com:
Giants ink first baseman Phelps — Former Jay signs Minor League deal with Spring Training invite — SAN FRANCISCO — Adding potential depth Monday, the Giants signed first baseman Josh Phelps to a Minor League contract with an invitation to big league Spring Training.
