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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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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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Adam Kilgore / Nationals Journal:
Take a deep breath on Cliff Lee to the Nationals — There has been some serious buzz this morning about the Nationals throwing an enormous contract at Cliff Lee, culminating with a report by the New York Daily News that the Nationals will offer a seven-year contract that the New York Yankees would not match.
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 — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The most interesting team of the Winter Meetings so far? — There's no question. It's the Nationals. — The latest big name they've inquired on: Royals right-hander Zack Greinke. And while it doesn't seem likely that the sides …
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McCovey Chronicles, HardballTalk and Full Count
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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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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River Avenue Blues, Full Count, ESPN, Texas Rangers and Sliding Into Home
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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Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Ken Davidoff's baseball insider — Derek Jeter, Cliff Lee and the Madoff Mets — It is a most odd experience, sitting here at Steinbrenner Field in December, although it isn't much colder than an early spring training day. — In any case, let's get down to business:
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Mark Feinsand / Blogging The Bombers:
Derek Jeter press conference
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Public Sniping in Talks Left Jeter Feeling Angry
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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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Phillies Nation and JSOnline
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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Tony Jackson / ESPN:
Joe Torre weighs broadcasting, Los Angeles Dodgers front office
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Red Sox interested in Carlos Beltran — The rumor of the Red Sox having interest in Carlos Beltran is ‘not grounded in fact,’ according to Gordon Edes, who covers the Red Sox for the Boston Globe, — Updated at 1:49 pm: — Beltran and free-agent outfielders Josh Willingham and Magglio Ordonez …
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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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Los Angeles Times, The Biz of Baseball, True Blue LA, Full Count, Dodgers Blog, The Knobler Blog and 6-4-2
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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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Red Sox Beacon and Replacement Level …
Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Rockies Reach Agreement With Ty Wigginton — The Rockies continued their active offseason today, this time adding a bat to their bench in the form of Ty Wigginton. Wigginton received a two-year, $8MM deal with an option for 2013, which is steep compared to Eric Hinske's one-year, $1.35MM deal.
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FanGraphs Baseball, U.S.S. Mariner, HardballTalk and Angels blog
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Jeff Zrebiec / Orioles Insider:
Wigginton won't return to O's, agrees to terms with Colorado Rockies
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Yahoo! Sports
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Marlins Determining Interest In Nolasco, Nunez — The Marlins are gauging interest in Ricky Nolasco and Leo Nunez, though they aren't committed to trading either pitcher, according to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. Nolasco is two years away from free agency and was discussing …
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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Jayson Stark / MLB:
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks no longer trying to deal Justin Upton — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Three weeks ago, he was the most talked about trade chip at the annual general managers' meetings. But by Tuesday, it was all but official: Justin Upton isn't going anywhere.
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HardballTalk and Mariners blog
