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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Beltre to Nationals an unfounded rumor — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — There was a rumor circulating at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday that the Nationals have interest in third baseman Adrian Beltre, but it turned out to be just a rumor. Washington already has a third baseman in Ryan Zimmerman.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nationals exploring front-line starter options — Greinke not an option; Garza might be target if he's available — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Count the Nationals out as far as acquiring Royals right-hander Zack Greinke, according to a baseball source. — The Royals felt the Nationals …
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Garza, Konerko, Ordonez on Rangers' radar — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Rangers are still talking to the Royals about pitcher Zack Greinke, and they have interest in pitcher Matt Garza if the Rays are truly motivated in moving him. — The Rangers know that Paul Konerko may no longer be assured of returning to the White Sox.
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The Knobler Blog:
Nationals inquire on Greinke
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Adam Kilgore / Nationals Journal:
Take a deep breath on Cliff Lee to the Nationals
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Craig Calcaterra / HardballTalk:
The Nats are out of the Cliff Lee Derby
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Fox Sports:
Rangers looking to clear payroll — Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since Aug. 2005. He appears weekly on MLB on FOX. Follow him on Twitter. — Jon Paul Morosi — This is getting interesting. — The Rangers are listening to trade offers …
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Richard Durrett / ESPN:
Ryan: Michael Young not being shopped — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — There's a difference between actively trying to move a player and listening when his name comes up in talks with other teams. — Rangers president Nolan Ryan says his team isn't doing the former when it comes to third baseman Michael Young.
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Fox Sports:
Cubs add free agent Carlos Pena — Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since Aug. 2005. He appears weekly on MLB on FOX. Follow him on Twitter. — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — The Cubs came to the winter meetings intending to address only a few issues.
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Fox Sports:
Lee talks move at snail's pace — Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since Aug. 2005. He appears weekly on MLB on FOX. Follow him on Twitter. — Bob Klapisch — The Cliff Lee negotiations, at least from the Yankees' perspective, are moving at a snail's pace.
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Tony Jackson / ESPN:
Sources: Dodgers, Tony Gwynn agree — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms on a new contract with free-agent outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr., two sources confirmed Tuesday on the condition of anonymity. — The two sides agreed to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Ned Colletti says ruling in McCourts court case won't tie his hands — Dodgers general manager drives home the point by reaching agreements on one-year deals with free agents Tony Gwynn Jr. and Vicente Padilla. — Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti says the McCourt divorce will not have an impact …
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs appear close to deal with Pena — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Cubs may have found their next first baseman in Carlos Pena. — The Cubs continued discussions late Tuesday at the Winter Meetings with representatives for the free agent, and the team expected to hear more early Wednesday.
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Public Sniping in Talks Left Jeter Feeling Angry — TAMPA, Fla. — The news conference had just ended. Television spotlights fell dark, and reporters dispersed. Derek Jeter still lingered behind a podium, where Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, a general partner of the Yankees, wrapped him in a lengthy embrace.
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Mark Feinsand / Blogging The Bombers:
Derek Jeter press conference
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David Lennon / Newsday:
On the Mets beat — Beltran to Red Sox gaining traction? — Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — Now it looks like the Mets might find a taker for Carlos Beltran after all. The idea of trading Beltran to the Red Sox began as a slight ripple Tuesday morning here at the Dolphin Resort.
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Red Sox interested in Carlos Beltran
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Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
Gary Sheffield, Johnny Damon say they'd like to play for Tampa Bay Rays — LAKE BUENA VISTA — The Rays are looking for a couple of hitters, and there's a pair of proven veterans looking to join them. — Both Johnny Damon and Gary Sheffield said Tuesday night they are interested in signing with the Rays.
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Steve Kornacki / MLive.com:
Ex-Tiger Gary Sheffield says Tampa Bay Rays are his top choice …
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Los Angeles Times:
Judge rules in favor of Jamie McCourt in Dodgers ownership struggle — The decision denying Frank McCourt's claim to sole ownership of the team is not expected to immediately affect day-to-day operations. He may use other legal strategies to challenge his ex-wife's case.
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JonPaulMorosi / mlbbuzz:
Is Rich Harden a starter or reliever? — At this time last year, Rich Harden was one of the most-talked-about free-agent starting pitchers. — One poor season later - a 5.58 ERA in fewer than 100 innings with Texas - it's not clear whether Harden's future is in the rotation or bullpen.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
At Least Seven Teams Checked In On Rich Harden
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Documentary on McKeon wins Emmy Award — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — An inside look at former Marlins manager Jack McKeon won FOX Sports Florida an Emmy Award, which was awarded by The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. — FOX Sports Florida …
Ed Price / Fanhouse MLB Blog:
Rays Motivated to Trade Matt Garza — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Rays are motivated to deal right-hander Matt Garza, a source told FanHouse Tuesday. — The Texas Rangers are one team that is interested in Garza, particularly if free-agent left-hander Cliff Lee opts to sign with the Yankees …
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Jay Jaffe / Futility Infielder Blog:
The Call-Up — Oy vey, it's been far too long since I updated this space, easily my longest stretch of silence here in over nine years of blogging. Needless to say, I've been extremely busy, delivering content for Baseball Prospectus and Pinstriped Bible through the postseason …
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