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Chad Jennings / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Ramirez designated for assignment — To make room for Chan Ho Park on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have designated Edwar Ramirez for assignment. Here's the full press release announcing the move. — The New York Yankees today announced they have signed right-handed pitcher Chan Ho Park to a one-year Major League contract.
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Associated Press:
Veteran pitcher Chan Ho Park joins the Yankees — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chan Ho Park has joined the New York Yankees. — The 36-year old Park took part in his first workout with the team on Sunday. The South Korean right-hander agreed to terms last week on a $1.2 million, one-year deal with an additional $300,000 in incentives.
Mike Silva / Mike Silva's New York Baseball Digest:The Park Effect and Former Mets in Korea
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Gene Wojciechowski / ESPN:
Right eyes can see all in baseball — Scout X picks the winners, reveals the frauds and uncovers the truth — Scout X would definitely reach for the credit card to see Cain and Lincecum pitch. — Call him Scout X. — Big league lifer. One of the best in the business.
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Mike Axisa / River Avenue Blues:
Talking to an anonymous scout about the Yanks — I recently had a chance to sit down and talk about the Yankees with a long-time scout. I'm not going to tell you who it is or what team he works for or if he even exists, but he's been around the game all of his life, and he knows of what he speaks.
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NY Daily News:
A-Rod, Tiger Woods may face query about doctor Tony Galea from feds who interviewed Jose Reyes — Alex Rodriguez and Tiger Woods may be on deck to be questioned by the federal agents who interviewed Mets shortstop Jose Reyes last week about a Canadian doctor who is under investigation …
Associated Press:
Sciosica downplays hole in wake of losing Figgins to Seattle — Mike Scioscia downplayed the offseason losses of several key players on the Los Angeles Angels. — One spot stands out, though: leadoff hitter. — Chone Figgins left Los Angeles for Seattle in the offseason, and Scioscia has a big hole to fill.
NY Daily News:
Cordial and fan-friendly Roger Clemens makes appearance in New Jersey for foundation — TRENTON - With a big Texas handshake and a smile as broad as his chest, Roger Clemens posed for photographs with more than 400 fans Sunday at a fund-raiser for a New Jersey organization that assists people …
Chris Duncan / Associated Press:
Feliz brings championship experience to Astros — KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Pedro Feliz derives as much joy from a sparkling play at third base as he does from a home run, and the Houston Astros need plenty of both from him this season. — The 34-year-old Feliz left Philadelphia …
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Tim Kawakami / Talking Points:
Cooperstown's lost generation (so far): Anybody born after August 1960 — Once Jeff Bagwell and Roberto Alomar (both born in 1968) get voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next January, there will be a strange generation gap in Cooperstown. — Actually it's not as much of a generation gap …
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Associated Press:
Oakland A's agree with Jason Jennings, Brett Tomko; Ben Sheets throws — PHOENIX — Jason Jennings and Brett Tomko agreed to minor league deals with the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, and less than 24 hours later Jennings was getting ready to play catch at A's camp.
Matthew Leach / MLB.com:
Lopez's arrival may have impact on Lugo — Infielder may lose at-bats as a result of sharing playing time — JUPITER, Fla. — Felipe Lopez's arrival with the Cardinals was good news for pretty much everyone involved. That is, perhaps, everyone except Julio Lugo.
John Tomase / Boston Herald:
Josh Beckett's pitch: Family first — + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email + Bio — FORT MYERS - When Josh Beckett [stats] and the Red Sox [team stats] clandestinely negotiated a three-year, $30 million extension in 2006, the pitcher had just one thought - take care of my family for life.
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