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Associated Press:
Demand for new Yankee Stadium suites slows … NEW YORK (AP) — Selling suites may not be so sweet a business for the New York Yankees in these tough economic times. — Seven luxury boxes down the foul lines priced at $600,000 remain available for the 2009 season, the first at the new Yankee Stadium.
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Kat O'Brien / Newsday:
Despite economy, Yanks will be big spenders — The Yankees know their needs — starting pitching tops the list — and are ready to start spending once free agency opens Friday, co-chairperson Hal Steinbrenner said yesterday. — “We're going to do what we do every year,” Steinbrenner said …
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Hal: We're ready for free agency — OK, quite a bit of news to get to. We'll categorize it: — Baseball: Hal Steinbrenner said that there have not yet been negotiations with Andy Pettitte. But he expects that there will be. ... Hal said the organization will be ready for the start of free agency on Friday.
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John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
One voter left out Lincecum — (11-11) 12:33 PST — The only Cy Young Award voter who excluded Tim Lincecum from his ballot grew up in Sacramento a Giants fan and had season tickets until 1984. — Told that his name might not be treasured among Giants fans today, Chris De Luca …
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Chris Haft / MLB.com:
NL Cy Young Award goes to Lincecum — Giants hurler led the league in winning percentage, strikeouts — SAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum has been called “The Freak,” “The Franchise” and “Seabiscuit.” — Now he can be called something else: The National League's Cy Young Award winner.
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Mets keeping tabs on closers' market — Fuentes, Rodriguez, Wood appeal most to Minaya — NEW YORK — The pending Rockies-A's trade that will move Matt Holliday to the American League and put Huston Street in the National League appears to have little impact on the Mets — at least little immediate impact.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves confident in offer to Peavy — Frustration setting in as both sides work toward a deal — ATLANTA — The frustration the Braves have felt while attempting to acquire Jake Peavy has been present for at least a week, and possibly longer. Dating back to October's second week …
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Jeff Passan / Yahoo! Sports:
Braves' new world could revolve around Peavy — For a franchise that won 14 consecutive division titles, fourth place does not suffice. So Frank Wren has a plan. — He's going to remake the Atlanta Braves. Preferably by taking a major first step in the next few days.
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:Braves losing patience in Peavy watch
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Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Emilio Bonifacio deal puts Dan Uggla's status in question — Bonifacio brings speed, will get look in crowded mix at third — Tuesday, the Marlins and Nationals announced the five-player deal that sent left-hander Scott Olsen and left fielder Josh Willingham to Washington.
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Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Holliday trade shows Hot Stove season is heating up … It isn't true that the most exciting thing to happen last week at the General Manager Meetings at the St. Regis Resort Monarch Bay in Dana Point, Calif. was an overzealous security guard hassling Yankees GM Brian Cashman about whether …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:Rockies Set to Deal Holliday to the A's
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Jim Baumbach / Newsday:
Former Mets star Mike Piazza to write a memoir — Former Mets catcher Mike Piazza waves to fans after the final game at Shea Stadium. Piazza announced Tuesday he is working on a memoir. (Newsday / Kathy Kmonicek) — So what does Mike Piazza really think about Roger Clemens?
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Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles change wardrobe — ‘Baltimore’ added to road jerseys; other subtle alterations made — The Orioles bird that appears on team hats and helmets will get a new look for next season. (November 11, 2008) — One long wait ends tomorrow for Orioles fans, who will no longer be able …
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' offer to Manny Ramirez could reach $60 million — See that money on the table? That's $9 million. The Dodgers offered Manny Ramirez $60 million. — The offer will stand until Thursday. — The Dodgers' initial offer to Manny Ramirez includes a club option for a third year …
Sean McAdam / Boston Herald:
David Ortiz pushes Red Sox to add some pop — Three weeks after the end of the Red Sox [team stats] season, David Ortiz [stats]' left wrist is feeling better. — But while Ortiz expects to be fully healthy for the start of the 2009 season, the designated hitter also believes the Sox lineup needs reinforcements.
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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.
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