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Cubs deal versatile DeRosa to Indians — CLEVELAND — Mark DeRosa, who had been rumored to be a part of three- and four-team scenarios in the Jake Peavy trade talks is finally headed out of Chicago — but not in a deal for the San Diego Padres' ace. — DeRosa has been traded to the Cleveland Indians for three players.
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Cubs trade DeRosa to Indians, what's next? — After a relatively slow off-season, the Cubs stepped it up on New Year's Eve, saying good-bye to Mark DeRosa while welcoming his replacement, Aaron Miles. — DeRosa was traded to Cleveland for three pitching prospects, shortly after the announcement …
Chicagosports / Hardball:
Cubs sign Aaron Miles; DeRosa likely gone — The Cubs signed switch-hitting infielder Aaron Miles to a two-year, $4.9 million deal on Wednesday, giving them a potential leadoff man to move Alfonso Soriano down in the lineup. — The 32-year-old Miles batted .317 in 134 games for St. Louis last year …
Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Tribe acquires DeRosa from Cubs — Veteran infielder centerpiece of club's four-player deal — CLEVELAND — The Indians didn't have the money to fill their infield with an attractive free-agent candidate, but they did have the arms in their farm system to pull off an impactful trade.
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Tony Massarotti / Boston Globe:
Lowe to keep shopping; Sox not involved — According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Derek Lowe is likely to continue shopping for a more desirable offer after the New York Mets presented him with a three-year, $36 million offer on Tuesday. — While some reports have placed Lowe's target …
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Mets won't break bank to add more arms and fill out rotation — The Mets' three-year offer to Derek Lowe for slightly more than $36 million makes it clear the 35-year-old righty is their top free agent choice. But that doesn't mean another new starter won't join Lowe in the Mets rotation, too.
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Closers market drying up for Brewers — With Fuentes gone, Milwaukee has few free-agent options remaining — MILWAUKEE — It came as little surprise to Brewers general manager Doug Melvin on Wednesday when free-agent closer Brian Fuentes chose his home-state Angels.
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Angels, closer Fuentes agree to two-year deal — ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels might have found their new closer. — The Angels and left-hander Brian Fuentes agreed to a two-year, $17.5 million contract. The contract includes a club option for the 2011 season.
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers investigating relief candidates — Turnbow, Isringhausen, Cordero are possibilities for Texas — ARLINGTON — The Rangers are working hard to upgrade their bullpen, and right-handed reliever Derrick Turnbow appears to be at the top of their list right now.
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Turnbow, Rangers in agreement — The Rangers moved to upgrade their bullpen Wednesday night by reaching a tentative agreement with free-agent right-hander Derrick Turnbow on a one-year contract. — Turnbow chose the Rangers over the Marlins and Pirates, in large part because of his familiarity …
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Manny's agent, LA yet to restart talks — Since initial conversations, Dodgers have looked at alternatives — LOS ANGELES — The Manny Ramirez-Dodgers talks have gotten off to a slow restart. — Agent Scott Boras left a voicemail message for Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti on Tuesday …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nationals in serious pursuit of Bradley — WASHINGTON — Although they lost to the Yankees in the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes, the Nationals continue to look for offensive help. According to a baseball source, Washington has serious interest in free-agent outfielder Milton Bradley.
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