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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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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Yanks likely to target available Granderson — CHICAGO — In a cost-cutting frame of mind, the Tigers have let teams know Curtis Granderson could be had for the right package, an NL executive told The Post. — The Yankees will almost certainly push to the front of the line when it comes to Granderson.
Buster Olney / ESPN:
The (harsh) lessons of the GM meetings — Executives and agents packed their bags and boarded planes in Chicago, thinking about what they had seen and heard over the previous 48 hours, such as: — The Rust Belt Ripples. Just months after the Indians' payroll concerns nudged …
New York Post:Yankees could deal for Tigers' Granderson
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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:
Roy Halladay Rumors: Thursday — The Blue Jays are not resigned to trading ace pitcher Roy Halladay, according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. However, Feinsand believes Halladay “wants out of Toronto,” and would require an extension as part of waiving his no-trade clause.
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:Varitek exercises option for 2010
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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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Fox Sports:
Thursday's buzz from the GM meetings — The World Series may still be fresh in your mind, but MLB GMs are already focusing on next season. Thankfully, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi are on the ground in Chicago with all the latest gossip and buzz. Note: All times listed are ET.
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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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Doug Miller / MLB.com:Phils, Cards, LA each take two Gold Gloves
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Contract showdown looms for New York Yankees as Derek Jeter enters final year of deal — CHICAGO - If Brian Cashman thinks he's got his hands full figuring out what to do with free-agent fan favorites Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte, imagine what he'll face next year when Derek Jeter's contract expires.
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Matt Pepin / Boston Globe:Red Sox interested in Matsui?
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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.
Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Cashman, Yankees aren't thinking about reworking Girardi's contract — CHICAGO - Joe Girardi couldn't have more job security spiritually than he does right now as the Yankees' manager. He led the Yankees to their first World Series title since 2000, and his bosses are thrilled with him.
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Arizona Fall League Notebook — PEORIA, AZ—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 is looks worn down as well.
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.
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
O's lay groundwork for offseason — MacPhail leaves GM meetings, heads to Ariz. to discuss team's targets — Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail left baseball's general manager meetings in Chicago on Wednesday and headed to Arizona, where he will convene …
Yoursfgiants / Inside the Giants Clubhouse:
Operation Panda — SCOTTSDALE — Pablo Sandoval strips down to his shorts and steps on the scale inside the gym at the Giants' minor-league complex. It is Wednesday, weigh-in day. — “Five pounds!” he says, his face lighting up. He high-fives Giants conditioning and strength coach Ben Potenziano …
Sports Illustrated:
Jon Heyman>DAILY SCOOP — More ColumnsEmail JonFollow Jon Heyman on — Cries of poverty ring through GM meetings (cont.) — 7. Judging Roy. Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos wisely said he has no objection to making trades within the division, and presumably that includes a deal for the pitcher he called …
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Inbox: How can Rangers keep Byrd? — Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers questions from fans — What will it take to get Marlon Byrd back? Do you think Mike Cameron could be an option? — It will likely take a three-year contract from anywhere between $18-24 million to re-sign Byrd.
