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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Hoffman done in San Diego as Padres pull offer … Trevor Hoffman, the all-time leaders in saves and the face of the San Diego franchise, will not return to the Padres for 2009. The team has withdrawn its contract offer for 2009 to Hoffman, who is eligible for free agency this fall.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Pursuit of Peavy could alter Cubs' game plan — Affects Cubs' stance on Dempster, Wood — Ryan Dempster and Kerry Wood were supposed to be the Cubs' priorities going into the off-season, but the unexpected availability of San Diego's Jake Peavy may have altered the game plan.
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Padres still talking Peavy deal with Braves, Cubs … The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres continue to make progress in trade negotiations around pitcher Jake Peavy, but at the same time, San Diego is talking with the Chicago Cubs about the All-Star — with the Padres and Chicago engaging a third team as part of their proposals.
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MLB Rumors
MLB.com:
Padres withdraw offer to Hoffman — SAN DIEGO — Trevor Hoffman, the Major League career saves leader, could be finished as a member of the San Diego Padres. — General manager Kevin Towers confirmed on Monday that the Padres withdrew their contract offer to Hoffman for 2009.
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Rosenthal's Latest: Johnson, Peavy, Dempster — By Tim Dierkes [November 11 at 8:48am CST] — Here's a look at the latest from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. — It doesn't seem likely that Randy Johnson re-signs with the Diamondbacks, though Johnson is holding out filing for free agency until the possibility is exhausted.
ESPN.com:
Nationals make deal for Marlins' Willingham, Olsen — The Washington Nationals began their rebuilding process Monday, agreeing to a trade for outfielder Josh Willingham and lefty starter Scott Olsen of the Florida Marlins for a package of players. — The Nationals confirmed the deal on Tuesday and scheduled a news conference.
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ESPN, The Ballclub, Florida Marlins, Washington Post, FishStripes, Bleed Cubbie Blue, DRaysBay, Mr. Irrelevant, Associated Press, MLB Rumors, MetsBlog.com, Federal Baseball, Bucs Dugout, Mets Fever, Bottom9 Baseball, Hardball Times, We've Got Heart, Ken Davidoff's baseball … and Hot Foot
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins finalize deal with Nationals — Florida parts with Willingham, Olsen for Bonifacio, two others — MIAMI — Improving defensively and upgrading their speed are two priorities for the Marlins this offseason. They achieved both in one player, but it came at the expense of two popular regulars.
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins continue overhaul with trade — Willingham, Olsen net Bonifacio, Dean, Smolinski from Nats — MIAMI — The Marlins are moving rapidly in reshuffling their roster. — On Monday, they reached agreement with the Nationals on a five-player trade that is expected to be announced on Tuesday, according to an industry source.
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Rockies Set to Deal Holliday to the A's — It takes a lot for Tom Holliday, who has spent a lifetime in baseball, to become excited at a game. But in July, when his son Matt hit a home run at Yankee Stadium in the All-Star Game, Tom got up from his seat and rejoiced.
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Tim Brown / Yahoo! Sports:A's are close to acquiring Holliday
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Camden Chat, MVN Outsider, ESPN, High and Tight, AZ Snakepit, Batter's Box Interactive … and Pinstripes, Pa.
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:A's Set To Trade For Holliday
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The Bottom Line, Associated Press, Bucs Dugout, Denver Post, Sports Illustrated and Fire Brand of the …
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:A's Acquire Matt Holliday
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MLB FanHouse, MVN, NJ.com, Baseball Crank, Viva El Birdos, Purple Row, Depressed Fan, El Lefty Malo and Halos Heaven
Plain Dealer:
CLEVELAND SPORTS — Former Indians broadcaster Herb Score dies at age 75 … Former Cleveland Indians pitcher and broadcaster Herb Score died this morning at age 75 at his home in Rocky River, the Indians confirmed today. — He was a brilliant Indians pitcher whose baseball career …
Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
Officials Question a Blood Test That Is Never Positive — BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Three hours into a conference held Monday by Major League Baseball on human growth hormone, the real question of the day emerged when officials from the commissioner's office and the players union wondered aloud …
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Sabernomics
Jim Molony / MLB.com:
NL Cy Young race anyone's guess — Lincecum, Webb, Dempster favorites among open field — Predicting who will win this year's National League Cy Young Award is like trying to predict where free agent CC Sabathia will pitch next season. — There are plenty of opinions, but until it's all said and done, no one can say for sure.
Billy Witz / New York Times:
Manuel Addresses Needs, Finding Humor in Mets' Flaws — VALENCIA, Calif. — Mets Manager Jerry Manuel was chatting casually with Frank Robinson as they waited to tee off at a charity golf tournament Monday, when he was greeted by a middle-aged Mets fan. They had barely shaken hands …
Patrick / NPB Tracker:
Free Agency Begins: Koji Uehara — The NPB free agency filing period began yesterday, giving players eligible players 10 days to excercise free agency or stay put. In a shock to no one, Koji Uehara didn't waste any time in informing the Yomiuri Giants of his intent to cross the Pacific.
