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David Lennon / Newsday:
Source: Mets won't bid for Sabathia — The Mets were content to watch Friday from their Citi Field offices as the Yankees made good on their promise of a shock-and-awe first offer to free agent CC Sabathia. — With a starting point of six years and roughly $140 million …
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Yankees sell rights to pitcher Rasner for $1 million to team in Japan … Right-handed pitcher Darrell Rasner, who started 20 games for the New York Yankees last season, has been sold to a team in Japan for $1 million, his agent said. — Rasner, 27, expects to sign a two-year deal …
Nick Zaccardi / MLB.com:
Big Unit on Cubs' radar — North Siders one of six teams to contact southpaw's agents — CHICAGO — With Kerry Wood out of the picture and Ryan Dempster and Jake Peavy out in the open, the Cubs are considering another big name — the Big Unit. — Free agent left-hander Randy Johnson …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs interested in Randy Johnson — Hendry hedges his bets in case Dempster bolts — Could the Cubs wave goodbye to one power pitcher and say hello to another? — One day after severing ties with closer Kerry Wood, the Cubs began exploring Friday the possibility of signing left-hander Randy Johnson to a one-year deal.
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Yankees' offer baffles Melvin — Sabathia bid reportedly $140 million — By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel — The New York Yankees reportedly offered free agent left-hander CC Sabathia the biggest pitching contract in major-league history Friday, which drew a somewhat puzzled response …
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Harvey Araton / New York Times:
Suffering and Snobbery as Cuban Pursues Cubs — It is common knowledge that Mark Cuban, who apparently has not suffered enough watching his Dallas Mavericks being eliminated in the first round of the N.B.A. playoffs the last two years, is trying to buy the Chicago Cubs.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Hank: We want all the pitchers — After hours of unrelenting torture at the hands of the Associated Press, Hank Steinbrenner broke down tonight and revealed what the Yankees are up to. — Steinbrenner confirmed that Brian Cashman made an offer to CC Sabathia.
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Braves GM: Trade talks for Padres' Peavy are off — Trade talks between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres over pitcher Jake Peavy have hit the wall, and according to Braves general manager Frank Wren, the Braves have “moved on.” — The Padres, in the midst of dumping payroll …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nats, Whitney agree to deal — First baseman signs Minor League contract with Washington — WASHINGTON — The Nationals and first baseman Matt Whitney have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract, with an invitation to Spring Training, according to Whitney's representative, Jim Munsey.
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Tigers not actively shopping Ordonez — Dombrowski willing to listen to offers as team seeks to improve — DETROIT — While the Tigers noted increased trade talks in recent days as baseball's free agency hunt heats up, their stance on their most speculated trade target remains the same.
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Robert Falkoff / MLB.com:
Peavy added to Yanks' wish list — American League a possibility for righty as talks stall with NL clubs — Even as they pursue free agent starting pitchers CC Sabathia, Derek Lowe and A.J. Burnett, the Yankees could also have an eye on Padres' right-hander Jake Peavy.
Kelly Thesier / MLB.com:
Twins submit deal ‘framework’ to Blake — Agent says Minnesota one of eight teams to express interest — MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins want to find an upgrade for third base this offseason, and it certainly appears like they will be aggressive in their pursuit.
Mike Berardino / Sun-Sentinel:
Beinfest taking a cue from Tampa Bay Rays; Marlins to stress speed, defense and pitching — Florida Marlins General Manager Larry Beinfest is on hand as Hanley Ramirez signs with the baseball team. (Carey Wagner/Sun Sentinel / May 17, 2008) — If this whirlwind Marlins offseason …
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