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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Wang agrees to deal with Nationals — Right-hander will be coming back from shoulder surgery — The Nationals have agreed to terms with right-hander Chien-Ming Wang, a baseball source has confirmed to MLB.com. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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Nats reach deal with Wang — Throughout the first portion of the offseason, the Washington Nationals remodeled their team by signing a half-dozen free agents, each serving a particular purpose and place. But the Nationals, on Tuesday, opted for a far different strategy in making what is likely …
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Nationals To Sign Chien-Ming Wang — The Nationals have agreed to sign Chien-Ming Wang, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. The team hasn't confirmed the agreement, but they have a press conference scheduled for Friday. We heard last week that the Nationals were the favorites to sign the righty.
ESPN.com:
Reports: Chien-Ming Wang, Washington Nationals agree on deal — The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with former New York Yankees right-hander Chien-Ming Wang, a baseball source confirmed to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. — Wang — MLB.com and MASNsports.com …
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Tony Jackson / ESPN:
Reports: Dodgers look at minor league deal for Eric Gagne — The Dodgers are exploring the possibility of signing former Cy Young Award-winning closer Eric Gagne to a minor league contract for the upcoming season, according to various media reports. — Gagne, 34, last pitched in the majors …
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Eric Gagne throws in tryout session for Rockies — TUCSON — An upbeat and noticeably slim Eric Gagne threw during a tryout session for the Rockies on Tuesday morning at Hi Corbett Field. — The Rockies are closely watching the 2003 Cy Young Award winner to see if it's worth offering the reliever a minor-league deal.
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Sports Illustrated:
10 for '10: Young aces among those at risk of Verducci Effect … Nothing is more inspirational this time of year than the pop of a well accelerated fastball into the cavern of a catcher's mitt — so welcome after a long, cold winter that the fastball's usual antagonist, the hitter, is unnecessary to its drama.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Jurrjens to have MRI on right shoulder — Braves hurler experienced soreness after throwing at camp — ATLANTA — Right-hander Jair Jurrjens will see Braves doctors later this week to learn why he has recently felt some discomfort in his right shoulder. — Braves general manager Frank …
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Jair Jurrjens of Atlanta Braves to have MRI exam on sore right shoulder — Atlanta Braves starter Jair Jurrjens has a sore right shoulder and will undergo an MRI exam this week. — Braves GM Frank Wren said the exam is “just precautionary,” according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Kevin Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:
Phillies Top 11 Prospects — Four-Star Prospects — Three-Star Prospects — Two-Star Prospects — Four More: — 12. Jarred Cosart, RHP: This long-armed projectable righty has the raw ability to rocket up this list should his secondary pitches develop.
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Texas Rangers sign outfielder Endy Chavez to minor league contract — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers signed free-agent outfielder Endy Chavez to a minor league contract Monday with an invitation to spring training. — Chavez, 32, played 54 games with Seattle last season before suffering …
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Indians extend offer to Branyan — Left-handed hitter would provide depth at corner positions — CLEVELAND — Looking for depth at the corner infield and outfield spots, the Indians have an offer on the table to free agent Russell Branyan, though it was unclear on Tuesday if it's …
John Tomase / Boston Herald:
Victor Martinez deal not up for discussion — FORT MYERS - Apprised of comments in yesterday's Herald that Victor Martinez would prefer to sign with the Red Sox [team stats] before reaching free agency, Theo Epstein stuck to club policy about not discussing contract talks.
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Granderson Gives the Yankees an All-Star Without Pretension — TAMPA, Fla. — The day he signed his $30.25 million contract extension with Detroit, the new Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson celebrated with a double cheeseburger from the dollar menu at McDonald's.
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Associated Press:
Orioles forced to institute rules after TV ad injury … BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have instituted a new policy regarding commercial shoots after right-hander Brad Bergesen hurt his shoulder filming a promotional spot in December. — Bergesen strained his right shoulder …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Granderson brings flexibility to camp — Outfielder open to moving to left, changing spots in lineup — TAMPA, Fla. — Curtis Granderson took turns looking over his shoulders with Brett Gardner on Monday, each of them racing back toward center field and watching baseballs safely land in their outstretched gloves.
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