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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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Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs still looking at Jake Peavy — If Dempster walks, another starter will be a necessity — DANA POINT, Calif. - While the original off-season emphasis for the Cubs was on acquiring a left-handed-hitting outfielder, starting pitching is taking on more importance.
Jim Molony / MLB.com:
Peavy also open to Halos, Yanks — GM Towers doesn't expect deal before meetings conclude — DANA POINT, Calif. — San Diego general manager Kevin Towers has been busy talking with various teams interested in Jake Peavy but said Monday he does not expect any trade to happen before the General Managers Meetings conclude on Thursday.
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Some of the hot topics at GM meetings … Baseball's general managers usually have a week after the end of the World Series before gathering at a plush resort in some warm-weather site for their annual meetings. Not this year. — The Phillies' parade is barely over and Chase Utley's farewell expletive …
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Associated Press, Talking Chop, Baseball Musings, San Diego Union-Tribune, Gaslamp Ball and Rocky Mountain News
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.
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rox: Fuentes leaving as free agent — DANA POINT, CALIF. — What was implausible in September has become impossible in November. — The Rockies will not re-sign closer Brian Fuentes, agent Rick Thurman said, all but closing that door Monday morning at the general managers' meetings.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
2009 Top 50 Free Agents — By Tim Dierkes [November 3 at 12:31pm CST] — It's time for the third annual MLB Trade Rumors Top 50 Free Agents list! The entire list of available free agents can be found here. — A note before we begin - this is a complicated puzzle …
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Bottom9 Baseball, Mets Fever, The Baseball Zealot, The Bottom Line and Sports Illustrated
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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.
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Brewers bring back Cameron for '09 — Team picks up center fielder's $10M option for next season — MILWAUKEE — Mike Cameron will be back in center field at Miller Park in 2009. — Facing a Monday deadline for their decision, the Brewers exercised a $10 million option to bring Cameron back for a second season in Milwaukee.
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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.
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.
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
GREG MADDUX ‘ALMOST CERTAIN’ TO RETIRE — DANA POINT, Calif. — Greg Maddux, the eighth winningest pitcher in major league history, is almost certain to retire, his agent, Scott Boras, said tonight. — “He hasn't made a final decision, but for now it is doubtful he will play (any longer),” Boras said at the GM Meetings.
Scott Lauber / Phillies:
Nov. 3 — FORGET MANNY; GILLICK TO BE CONSULTANT — Got back a little while ago from the Bank, where it was announced that Ruben Amaro Jr. has signed a three-year contract to be the Phillies' new general manager. Lots to get to, so without further ado ...
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The Heater:
Rays decline options on Floyd, Miller — The Rays have declined to exercise options for DH Cliff Floyd and LHP Trever Miller for the 2009 season, making both veterans free agents. — Floyd, 35, was a acquired as a free agent before last season and was credited with playing a big role …
