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Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Book on Billy Wagner not closed — + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email — CHICAGO - Billy Wagner loved being with the Red Sox [team stats] so much at the end of the 2009 season, the reliever may want to come back after all. — Wagner, a Type A free agent who would bring …
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Tom Singer / MLB.com:
Ichiro, Hunter win ninth Gold Gloves — Jeter returns to winning award for first time since 2006 — The American League Gold Glove winners, unveiled on Tuesday, showcase the cream of the league's defensive excellence, the ooh-and-aah squad. — The dive-and-spin, dirty-uniform parade began …
Joe Posnanski:
This Year's Gold Glove Ripoff — There is little doubt that you are expecting me to follow up that headline by writing about Derek Jeter. But ... no.* … Sorry. Back to Jeter. I have to tell you: I'm really not at all perturbed about Derek Jeter winning the Gold Glove this year.
Associated Press:New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira among AL Gold Glove winners
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New York Post:
Yankees intend to keep Mitre — CHICAGO — The Yankees have until a week from Thursday to pick up Sergio Mitre's $1.25 million option for 2010. But even if they do not pick up the option, Mitre is arbitration eligible and the Yankees intend to keep him, sources tell The Post.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Boras compares Damon to Derek, eyes long-term deal — CHICAGO — We now return to the business portion of the program. — The Yankees were hoping all the joy associated with being a champion Yankee would motivate Johnny Damon to accept a one- or, at the most, two-year deal to return.
New York Post:
3UP: Wang, Matsui and Holliday — 1. As I wrote in this story, Chien-Ming Wang's agent, Alan Nero, said his client received a “very encouraging” report yesterday from Dr. James Andrews and can begin a throwing program on Dec. 1 and could be available for games post-shoulder surgery as early as mid-April.
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Agent Scott Boras warns New York Yankees, suitors that age not a factor with Johnny Damon — CHICAGO - Johnny Damon wants to return to the Yankees, but it remains to be seen whether they want him back - and if they do, how many years they want to commit to the 36-year-old.
New York Post:Damon won't give Yankees discount
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Mets open talks with Holliday, eye Molina — CHICAGO — Omar Minaya met with Scott Boras for 45 minutes last night to begin to determine the price on Matt Holliday. — The meeting comes at a time when the Mets are still debating whether to big-game hunt this offseason for offense …
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Breaking Sports:
Is Luis Castillo the Cubs' guy? — On the first day of the general managers' meetings, a report circulated about a possible three-way deal that would send Milton Bradley from the Cubs to the Blue Jays and bring second baseman Luis Castillo from the Mets to the Cubs.
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Chicago Tribune:
Texas Rangers still an option for Milton Bradley — Chicago Cubs looking for places to dump disruptive player but likely to have to eat large portion of his salary — Milton Bradley after striking out with the bases loaded in the first inning against Milwaukee. (Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune / September 15, 2009)
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Kendall may not return to Brewers — Melvin hints that prospect Lucroy could catch in 2010 — MILWAUKEE — Brewers general manager Doug Melvin made more comments on Tuesday hinting that Jason Kendall won't be back with the Brewers in 2010. — For the second time in five days …
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Larry Stone / Seattle Times:
Ken Griffey Jr. will be a Mariner in 2010 — The official announcement probably won't come until later this morning, but Ken Griffey Jr. is coming back to the Mariners in 2010. — The outfielder, who will be 40 on Nov. 21, has reached a one-year agreement to play his 22nd year in the major leagues.
Ed Price / MLB FanHouse:
Money Worries Could Force Reds to Move All-Star Phillips, Others — Editor's Note: FanHouse's Jeff Fletcher contributed to this report — CHICAGO — The Reds' need to slash payroll, according to a major league source, could lead them to explore trading second baseman Brandon Phillips …
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Victor Martinez / New York Post:
Mets could have interest in Varitek — CHICAGO — Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek has until Friday to accept or reject a $3 million player option. — Boston rejected its $5 million option and clearly signalled that Victor Martinez will be the starting catcher next season.
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Fox Sports:
Sources: Tigers open to trading All-Star Jackson — CHICAGO - Edwin Jackson was an All-Star pitcher for the Tigers this year. He looked like one of the great acquisitions in baseball for most of the season — a starter who pitched deep into games and wouldn't become a free agent until 2011.
Jim Street / MLB.com:
Branyan rejects Mariners' one-year offer — Slugger wants at least a two-year deal, hopes to be back — Free-agent first baseman Russell Branyan has rejected a one-year offer from the Mariners and though he still hopes to return to Seattle next season, he said he would rather test the market …
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Bill Conlin / Philly.com:
It's time for DH in the NL — AS AN AFFRONT to the natural order of the universe and the laws of man, the Designated Hitter Rule is up there with the national health-care bill, a legislative dose of castor oil about to be stuffed down our throats, hate it or despise it.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies O'Dowd in no rush to make Hawpe trade — CHICAGO — The Rockies' outfield is crowded with talent. The emergence of Carlos Gonzalez, Dexter Fowler and Seth Smith has made all-star Brad Hawpe expendable. — Maybe. — General manager Dan O'Dowd made it clear Tuesday …
Diane Pucin / LA Times Sports Blog:
Vin Scully on McCourts and other things — During the question-and-answer portion of the Newsmaker Luncheon, hosted by the Hollywood Radio & Television Society at the Beverly Wilshire hotel, Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully addressed the situation between Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife, Jamie McCourt.
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