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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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Memories Of Kevin Malone
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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ESPN.com:
Albert Pujols, Mark Teixeira each win Silver Slugger awards — St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols and New York Yankees infielder Mark Teixeira, the National and American League home run leaders, were among those chosen Thursday to receive Silver Slugger awards.
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 …
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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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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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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Mets Merized Online
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.
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 …
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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Plain Dealer
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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