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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Johnson wanted four-year deal — There will be no long-term contract for pitcher Josh Johnson with the Florida Marlins this winter, his agent said Friday. — Agent Matt Sosnick told ESPN.com that negotiations between the Marlins and Johnson have reached an “impasse,” and Johnson expects to play under a one-year deal in 2010.
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Josh Johnson Extension Talks Reach Impasse — ESPN's Jerry Crasnick is reporting that contract extension talks between Josh Johnson and the Marlins have reached an impasse, and that the righthander will not agree to a new deal with the team at all. … Sosnick says that Johnson made it clear …
Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Marlins add five to fill up 40-man roster — Four righties, outfielder Cousins safe from Rule 5 Draft — In anticipation of the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 10, the Marlins filled up their 40-man roster on Friday, adding right-handers Jose Ceda, Jay Buente, Brett Sinkbeil and Kris Harvey, as well as outfielder Scott Cousins.
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Yankees finalize 40-man roster — Seven prospects protected from upcoming Rule 5 Draft — NEW YORK — Moving to protect their Minor Leaguers from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, the Yankees shifted seven players onto their 40-man roster late Friday afternoon.
Chad Jennings / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Seven added to 40-man roster — The Yankees added seven players to the 40-man roster this afternoon in preparation for December's Rule 5 draft. — RHP Hector Noesi — RHP Ivan Nova — RHP Romulo Sanchez — INF Reegie Corona — INF Eduardo Nunez — INF Kevin Russo — OF Austin Jackson
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Ortiz says Sox need to power up — He seems to think pleas went unheeded last year — David Ortiz is among the players the Red Sox want to report in better shape next spring. (Aram Boghosian/For The Globe) — David Ortiz suggested around this time last year that the Red Sox needed more power in their lineup.
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Report: Brewers sign Dominican prospect — Highly-regarded shortstop will need to pass age verification — MILWAUKEE — The Brewers have agreed to terms with 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Santo Aybar, according to a report on ESPN.com. — The report, which cited Brewers Latin American …
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Carrie Muskat / Hot Stove Blog:
11/20 Cubs & Blue Jays talk re: Halladay — The Cubs are one of the teams the Blue Jays have contacted regarding pitcher Roy Halladay. However, before Cubs fans start salivating at the prospect of the former Cy Young winner in the rotation with Ted Lilly, Carlos Zambrano, and Ryan Dempster, there's a catch.
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Jays talk Halladay with Cubs — GM Anthopoulos mum on issue; deal unlikely as of now — TORONTO — Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos was adamant earlier this month that he was not shopping any of his players this offseason — not even ace Roy Halladay. Anthopoulos might be changing his tune.
Chicago Breaking Sports:
Cubs explore Bradley deal that would net Castillo — The Cubs continue trying to find ways to move Milton Bradley in packages that would bring them second baseman Luis Castillo from the Mets. The latest, according to sources, is a three-team deal with the Rangers that would send send …
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MLB.com:
Pirates Claim Chris Jakubauskas Off Waivers from Seattle — The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have claimed right-handed pitcher Chris Jakubauskas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Jeff Karstens has been designated for assignment.
Jim Street / MLB.com:
Ackley to try second base in January — Mariners want outfield prospect to attempt new position — Dustin Ackley will start in left field for the Peoria Javelinas in Saturday's Arizona Fall League championship game against the Phoenix Desert Dogs, but the Mariners are going to work him out at second base …
Diamond Notes:
Chien-Ming Wang interested in the Dodgers — Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang, a non-tender candidate, told Taiwanese reporters Thursday that his first choice was to remain with New York. But if the Yankees cut him loose, Wang said he would not be opposed to going to the Dodgers.
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Joe Cowley / Chicago Sun Times:
BATTLE OF BULGE — Jenks, Guillen at odds over closer's weight, whether it affected down year in 2009 — South Side, we have a problem. — A 6-4, 285-pound problem that better be resolved before feelings get hurt and relationships are destroyed. — After a calf injury ended closer …
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Billfer / The Detroit Tiger Weblog:
Tigers add 4 to the roster — The Tigers have added Scott Sizemore, Ryan Strieby, Brennan Boesch, and Audy Ciriaco to the 40 man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 draft. The roster was at 42, but with the 6 free agents off the roster, and the addition of these 4 players it is now full at 40.
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