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Sources: BoSox ask about Justin Upton — FOX Sports — The Red Sox have expressed interest in trading for Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton, multiple major-league sources told FOXSports.com on Tuesday. — Discussions between the clubs are not far advanced, according to one person in the industry.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB trade surprises: Justin and B.J. Upton available, but not Prince Fielder — ORLANDO, Fla. — There have already been three trades involving major-league players in the last week, and general managers wouldn't be surprised if there's a flurry of trade talks involving several All-Star players at their annual meetings this week.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Inbox: What will Wakefield's role be in 2011?
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Alex Speier / Full Count:
Red Sox claim reliever Taylor Buchholz on waivers
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Oquendo enthused after Mets interview — ORLANDO, Fla. — Whether or not the New York Mets hire Jose Oquendo as their next manager, the Cardinals' third-base coach is convinced he is a serious candidate. — Mets general manager Sandy Alderson traveled Monday to the site …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Bowa: Terry's discipline would be good fit for Mets — Mets on Twitter — Tweet — ORLANDO, Fla. — Near the conclusion of the Mets' season-crushing 2-9 West Coast trip to open the second half, David Wright was manning his position and chatting with Dodgers third base coach Larry Bowa.
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Steve Popper / NorthJersey.com:
Sandy Alderson still may bring in additional candidates — Sandy Alderson completed what was expected to be the final first-round interview in his search for a new manager for the Mets on Monday, but then conceded there may be more candidates to come. — A Mets official said that Alderson …
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Pujols' contract talks to heat up — • While maintaining the issue is independent of this winter's team-building, the Cardinals intend next month to engage three-time MVP Albert Pujols in long-anticipated talks regarding a contract extension. — General manager John Mozeliak …
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards have interest in Uggla — ORLANDO, Fla. — This week's general manager meetings may offer St. Louis Cardinals GM John Mozeliak an opportunity to push for an infield upgrade, or at least depth for its left side. — He hopes to meet with Barry Praver, agent for free-agent shortstop Juan Uribe …
Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Florida Marlins seeking trade offers for Dan Uggla
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David Murphy / Philly.com:
Contreras agrees to 2-year deal with Phillies — If Jose Contreras can give the Phillies two more seasons like the one he just turned in, he will prove to be one of the bigger bullpen bargains in the big leagues. — That's hardly a guarantee, considering the fact that the massive righthander …
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Associated Press:
Roy Halladay wins second Cy Young — NEW YORK — Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies has unanimously won the NL Cy Young Award, making him the fifth pitcher to earn the honor in both leagues. — Halladay pitched a perfect game in May and then threw a no-hitter in the playoffs.
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Dodgers sign Hiroki Kuroda — The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Monday that they have re-signed free-agent left-hander Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year, $12-million contract. — The contract will pay Kuroda $8 million in 2011, plus a $4-million signing bonus that will be paid out in 2012 and 2013 …
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Ken Rosenthal / mlbbuzz:
Dodgers' Loney on the move?
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Free-agency market for Manny Ramirez could be slim — Demand for a 38-year-old designated hitter doesn't appear high, so the slugger might have to settle for whatever he can get or perhaps walk away from baseball. — Of all the nouns used to label Manny Ramirez over the years …
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Yankees have interest in Pedro Feliciano — Feliciano would likely end up earning around $4 million in arbitration, assuming the Mets offer it to him. He's rumored to be seeking at least a two-year deal. He's letting more runners on base, he's pitched a ton of innings over the last few seasons …
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Chris Haft / MLB.com:
Posey catches NL Rookie of the Year honors — SAN FRANCISCO — Buster Posey, who contributed mightily to ending the Giants' World Series drought, broke another prolonged spell by himself Monday when the catcher was named the National League's Rookie of the Year.
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Todd Zolecki / The Zo Zone:
Phillies, Contreras Agree to Two-Year Contract — The Phillies have reached an agreement with Jose Contreras on a two-year, $5.5 million contract, according to a source. The contract includes a club option for 2013. — ESPNDeportes.com first reported last night the parties were close to a deal.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Phillies Reach Agreement With Jose Contreras
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Anthopoulos Talks Encarnacion, Buck — Alex Anthopoulos spoke to Jeff Blair of The Fan 590 before his plane took off for Orlando yesterday, and the Blue Jays GM said he was trying to get a signing done right before the radio show call. Some have speculated on Manny Ramirez …
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