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Sports Illustrated:
With only new contract, cries of poverty ring through GM meetings … Inside the no-frills Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport for Major League Baseball's General Manager meeting, there were signs of tough times ahead for ballplayers. While agent Scott Boras — who represents Matt Holliday …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Olney On Ausmus, Carroll, Prior, Penny — A few notes from ESPN's Buster Olney... - Via Twitter, Olney's heard from other teams that the Reds would love to move closer Francisco Cordero. Of course, closers are plentiful and Cordero is set to earn $25MM over the next two years.
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs must pursue Curtis Granderson — (Kirthmon F. Dozier, McClatchy-Tribune / October 4, 2009) — He fits all the club's needs, and Detroit Tigers may be eager to deal — On Baseball — On the third day of the general managers' meetings at the O'Hare Hilton …
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Scott Miller / CBSSports.com:Short Hops: Lackey, Figgins still on Angels' radar
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Circling The Bases
Tom Singer / MLB.com:
Silver Sluggers a mix of old and new — Eight incumbents and eight first-timers among 2009 winners — The Silver Slugger Awards distributed early this evening went to a perfect mix of the old guard and new guard, as players with established reputations and others starting to earn theirs shared honors …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Jeter, Teixeira win Silver Slugger Awards — After winning Gold Gloves, Yanks duo gets another honor — NEW YORK — Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira will have more keepsakes to add to their trophy cases from the 2009 season. Both Yankees were announced on Thursday as American League Silver …
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:Contract showdown looms for New York Yankees as Derek Jeter enters …
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Circling The Bases
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox both shopping for Roy Halladay — The Blue Jays haven't decided whether or not to trade Roy Halladay this winter, but if they choose to move the former Cy Young winner, a bidding war could break out between the Yankees and Red Sox.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Trade Market: Starting Pitchers — Next up in our Trade Market series, starting pitchers. Click here to see our free agent market analysis. Get a comfy chair, because there are about 30 pitchers named here. — Roy Halladay, Blue Jays. Doc is perhaps the game's best pitcher …
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KTVT-TV:
Former Pitcher John Wetteland Hospitalized — BARTONVILLE (CBS 11 / TXA 21) ― Police activity in Denton County has led to a former Major League Baseball pitcher being taken to a Denton-area hospital. — Former Rangers pitcher and current Seattle Mariners Bullpen coach John Wetteland …
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Andy Soltis / New York Post:
Former Yankee Wetteland hospitalized for ‘mental’ issue — Former Yankees World Series MVP John Wetteland was rushed to a hospital today after police responded to his Texas home for a report of a possible suicide. — Cops from the Denton County sheriff's office rushed to the 43 year-old …
Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
If Mets want Molina, it will cost them draft picks — Bengie Molina will cost the Mets more than just money. He will also likely cost a draft pick. — Photo credit: Getty Images | Free agent catcher Bengie Molina had 20 homers and 80 RBI for the San Francisco Giants this season, but posted a lowly .285 on base percentage.
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves' Hudson signs three-year extension — It's official - the Braves have finalized a three-year contract extension with pitcher Tim Hudson, a deal that includes a fourth-year option for 2013. The contract is believed to be worth close to $9 million per season.
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Jim Salisbury / Philly.com:
Phillies apparently looking at 3 for third base — CHICAGO - Ruben Amaro Jr. is not offering any hints about whom he'd like as his next third baseman, but there are indications it could be one of three players. — People who have spoken about the subject with the Phillies general manager believe …
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
The Matsuzaka Plan takes shape — Theo Epstein said the other day in Chicago that Daisuke Matsuzaka would return to the United States well before spring training and embark on a conditioning program. — Via old friend Gaku Tashiro of Sankei Sports, here's a little more information on that:
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Arizona Fall League Notebook — PEORIA, Ariz.—After catching all season, some of the catchers in the Arizona Fall League are starting to show some wear and tear. — The Astros have already sent catcher Jason Castro home, while some scouts have said Giants catcher Buster Posey looks worn down as well.
David Waldstein / New York Times:
Mets Monitoring Safety of Prospect in Venezuela — CHICAGO — Amid kidnappings and war rhetoric in Venezuela, the Mets may recommend that the catching prospect Josh Thole return home from his winter league team there. — On Tuesday, the former Mets pitcher Victor Zambrano's mother …
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Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:After search, Riggleman is the Nats' man
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MASNsports.com, William World News, Nationals Journal, Washington Times and Mariners Insider
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Offseason Outlook: Texas Rangers — Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Rangers. Their likely commitments for 2010: — C - Jarrod Saltalamacchia - $411K — C - Taylor Teagarden - $401K — 1B - Chris Davis - $407K — 2B - Ian Kinsler - $4MM — SS - Elvis Andrus - $400K
