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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.
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Zimmerman wins Silver Slugger Award — Third baseman adds to 2009 haul after earning Gold Glove — WASHINGTON — Call Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman a two-time award winner. On Wednesday, he won his first Gold Glove Award. On Thursday, Zimmerman won the 2009 National League Silver Slugger Award.
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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 …
Associated Press:
Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland hospitalized — DENTON, Texas — Former All-Star closer John Wetteland was resting at home Thursday night after a trip to a hospital, where the Seattle Mariners say he was treated for an elevated heart rate. — Authorities responded to a 911 call from Wetteland's home in the afternoon.
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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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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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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
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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:
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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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.
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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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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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 …
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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