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New York Post:
Martin Luther King III trying to become part owner of Mets — Martin Luther King III has a dream: To buy the Mets. — The son of the late civil-rights leader is uniting with some heavy hitters, including Mets legend Ed Kranepool; entrepreneur Donn Clendenon Jr., son of the 1969 Mets World Series MVP …
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
MLK III, Others Interested in Buying Stake in Mets — According to Kevin Kernan of the New York Post, a group headed by Martin Luther King III is interested in purchasing “at least 50 percent” of the Mets. — On Friday, Mets principal owner Fred Wilpon along with COO Jeff Wilpon …
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Report: Martin Luther King III seeks Mets — The son of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is interested in buying a share of the New York Mets. — Martin Luther King III, who runs the Atlanta-based King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, is part of a group wishing to purchase …
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MLB.com:
Rangers agree to terms with RHP Dave Bush on minor league contract with invitation to Major League Spring Training — Right-hander ranked second among Brewers with 18 quality starts in 2010 — Arlington, Texas - The Texas Rangers announced today that the club has agreed to terms …
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Rangers Sign Dave Bush — The Rangers have signed Dave Bush to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training, tweets Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. In a different tweet, ESPN's Jerry Crasnick informs us that Bush's base salary will be $1MM if he makes the club, with another $1MM in incentives.
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Joefrisaro / The Fish Pond:
Hill signs Minor League deal
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Volquez, Reds agree on one-year deal — LEXINGTON, Ky. — A signed deal has yet to be formally announced with Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez, but the two sides have come to terms on a one-year deal. — ESPN Deportes reported Saturday that the deal would likely be for $1.6 million to avoid arbitration.
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Jfay / Cincinnati Reds:
Reds. Volquez close to a deal
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Luke Adams / MLB Rumors:
Rickie Weeks Has Deadline For Extension Negotiations — Rickie Weeks, who is eligible for free agency after 2011, does not want to talk about a multiyear extension once Spring Training begins, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “Once I get to Spring Training …
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Rockies Sign Betancourt To Two-Year Deal — The Rockies have signed Rafael Betancourt to a two-year deal with an option for 2013, according to ESPN's Enrique Rojas (Spanish link). — Betancourt, 36 in April, will make $3.77MM in 2011 and $4MM in 2012. The Rockies hold a $4.25MM option …
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The Town Talk:
(2 of 4) — He still has the Rawlings glove he started wearing in '93, his second year in the big leagues, and wore through his final games last season with Cincinnati. — “I've had players ask me how much pine tar I had in this glove,” he says, showing the heavy shade of black in the palm of the glove.
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Curtis Granderson / Yahoo! Sports:
The Grandstand: My trip to New Zealand comes to a close — Curtis with Air New Zealand mascot, Rico — My trip has wrapped up in New Zealand, but I want to make sure to thank you, the fans, for following me on this adventure. It was an amazing trip, and I hope you all were able to feel like you were right here with me.
Ashley Fox / Philly.com:
More to struggle of Eagles' Akers than missed kicks — KAPOLEI, Hawaii - During his 12 seasons as the Eagles' placekicker, David Akers has been a frequent, if not weekly, visitor to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and he has learned one truth. As a parent, the last place you ever want to be with your child is the oncology floor.
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