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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 …
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Ethier, Kemp claim Silver Slugger honors — Kemp adds to trophy case day after winning Gold Glove — LOS ANGELES — One day after the Dodgers had two Gold Glove winners, it was announced that they had two Silver Slugger winners. — Outfielders Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier received honors Thursday …
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Jays have Silver Sluggers at their core — Hill, Lind selected among top offensive performers in AL — TORONTO — Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos believes his club is a handful of pieces away from having a strong young core for the future. The offensive production of Aaron Hill …
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Ichiro claims third Silver Slugger Award — Honor caps Mariners star's ninth straight 200-hit season — The hits and the awards keep coming for Seattle right fielder Ichiro Suzuki. — The one-time Pacific League legend in Japan has already evolved into a Major League hero and he's showing no signs of slowing down.
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 …
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:
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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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:
Brian Windhorst / Plain Dealer:
LeBron James planning to give up No. 23 out of respect for Michael Jordan, urges others to do same … Miami — Basking in the glow of a victory over the Heat, Cavs superstar LeBron James looked over at his idol sitting in the stands at AmericanAirlines Arena on Thursday night and made a command decision.
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Rockies hope to agree with Betancourt — GM O'Dowd would like to bring righty reliever back into fold — DENVER — The Rockies are hoping to hammer out an agreement with Rafael Betancourt before Friday's deadline for the club to decide whether to exercise a $5 million option for the right-handed pitcher.
Mary Buckheit / ESPN:
For Feller, Navy was easy decision — Editor's note: Every day this week, in honor of Veterans Day, Page 2 will feature a story by or about a prominent athlete who also served in the United States armed forces. — Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Feller turned 91 years old on Nov. 3. “I had another birthday.
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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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Luke Adams / MLB Rumors:
Discussion: Reds Looking To Deal? — SI.com's Jon Heyman reported yesterday that the Cincinnati Reds might field offers for Brandon Phillips, Francisco Cordero, and Bronson Arroyo. — We've heard plenty of speculation that the trade market will be more vibrant this offseason than the free agent market …
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Jays' Ruiz selected as Triple-A All-Star — Career Minor Leaguer's production earns Topps' honor — TORONTO — Randy Ruiz swung a powerful bat after an August promotion to Toronto, quickly becoming a favorite among Blue Jays fans with his feel-good story.
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Associated Press:
Hudson agrees to 3-year deal to stay with Braves … ATLANTA (AP) — Tim Hudson agreed to a three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, giving the team a wealth of starting pitching and setting up a likely trade to bolster the offense. — Hudson could have returned to the Braves under …
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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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Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:New York Mets eye free agents Orlando Hudson, Chone Figgins …
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