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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Padres say Peavy is headed to Cubs, Braves or Dodgers — DANA POINT, Calif. — The San Diego Padres anticipate trading ace Jake Peavy this month to the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves or Los Angeles Dodgers, Padres general manager Kevin Towers said Thursday. — “The train has left the station …
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Gaslamp Ball
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Yankees not in the mix for Peavy — San Diego GM Kevin Towers spoke to a small group of writers on his way out of the St. Regis. — He said that the Jake Peavy trade talks have progressed to a point where the pitcher has been told he's going to be traded, it's just a matter of when a deal is struck.
Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Baseball likely to eliminate coin flips — DANA POINT, Calif. (AP)—No more flip decisions. — Rather than heads or tails, baseball general managers plan to recommend that sites for division and wild-card tiebreakers be decided by wins and losses, rather than coin flips.
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' offer to Manny Ramirez might be too short — It reportedly is worth $45 million over two years, but agent wants a longer deal for his client. — Manny Ramirez's agent made it clear Thursday that the contract the Dodgers offered his client isn't long enough, the first audible indication …
Jeff Passan / Yahoo! Sports:
Cubs make bold move in Peavy sweepstakes — The Chicago Cubs have leapt to the forefront of the Jake Peavy trade discussion, though the San Diego Padres are continuing to talk with the Atlanta Braves in hopes of extracting a better package, sources told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday night.
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The Cub Reporter (TCR)
Tom Krasovic / San Diego Union-Tribune:Peavy throws a curveball into Padres' trade talks with Braves
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ChicagoCubsOnline.com
Chris De Luca / Chicago Sun Times:Cubs in heavy pursuit of Padres pitcher Peavy
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Ladies, GoatRiders of the Apocalypse, ChicagoCubsOnline.com, wrigleyville23 and MLB Rumors
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:Padres want Braves' top pitching prospect for Peavy
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Talking Chop
Ken Davidoff / Ken Davidoff's baseball insider:GMs' meetings: Could the Angels give CC Sabathia what he wants?
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On the Yankees beat
Ken Davidoff / Ken Davidoff's baseball insider:
GMs' meetings: One final wrap-up — The Yankees are indeed speaking with the Brewers about acquiring Mike Cameron, a source confirmed, as first reported by The New York Post. Melky Cabrera and Ian Kennedy have been discussed, although the Yankees are not inclined to give up Kennedy in this package.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Marte remains Yank option — DANA POINT, Calif. - The Yankees declined the $6 million option on Damaso Marte Thursday, but the lefthanded reliever may not be turning in his pinstripes so fast. — The Yankees are in the process of negotiating a multiyear deal - likely for three years …
New York Post:YANKS EYE CAMERON; COULD MOVE CABRERA
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Baseball Digest Daily Blog, Pinstripes, Pa., Perfect Pitch, Al's Ramblings, iYankees and Scott Proctor's Arm
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:Yankees to add Kelleher to coaching staff
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Let's Go Yankees Blog
Robert Falkoff / MLB.com:
Hunter, Ichiro among AL Gold Glovers — Defensive stars in outfield earn Award for eighth straight year — Torii Hunter and Ichiro Suzuki began collecting Gold Gloves in 2001 and they're still going strong. — Some of the names and faces change, but Hunter and Suzuki remain constants among American League Gold Glovers.
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SOX1FAN, Mariners Blog, ShysterBall, The LoHud Yankees Blog, Fox Sports, YFSF and iYankees
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Tracy Ringolsby / Rocky Mountain News:
Hot stove news: Twins, Rockies talk Atkins; Angels could be in mix — Overheard at the general manager meetings: — * Minnesota would seem to have the team with the talent reservoir to deal for Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins, but the teams only have had initial talks.
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Tracy Ringolsby / Rocky Mountain News:
Twins' Cuddyer could interest Rockies — An intriguing name to watch in any Rockies talks about sending third baseman Garrett Atkins to Minnesota is outfielder Michael Cuddyer, who missed 2 1/2 months last season with a strained tendon in his left index finger and has fallen into a backup role …
Troy Renck / All Things Rockies:O'Dowd exits GM meetings with plenty of options
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MLB Rumors
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Phillies go hard after Holliday … DANA POINT, Calif. — The world champion Phillies are one of the most aggressive pursuers of Rockies superstar outfielder Matt Holliday, sources tell SI.com. — The Rockies surely would be interested in Phillies centerfielder Shane Victorino …
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Paul DePodesta / It Might Be Dangerous:
Rumors — So, is everyone tired of the rumors, or are you hungry for more? — The off-season rumor mill has come out of the blocks with about as much force as Usain Bolt. I think I mentioned this long ago, maybe sometime before the trading deadline, but more than 90% of deals that are discussed never actually happen.
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Baseball Musings
Jose De Jesus Ortiz / Houston Chronicle:
Little action for Astros at meetings — But deal for reliever LaTroy Hawkins expected Friday — DANA POINT, Calif. - Unlike the previous two general managers' meetings, there was no major trade or high-profile negotiations for the Astros before baseball's annual general managers' meetings …
