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Robneyer / SBNation.com:
Rob Neyer Joins SB Nation, Becomes Part Of ‘Us’ Not ‘Them’ — Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins wipes his face while speaking to the media before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals last April in Philadelphia. Rollins is heading to the 15-day disabled list with a calf strain.
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Rob Neyer / ESPN:
Bo knows Amazing — As you know, I've been writing about the Wing of Amazing (italicized because it's just that awesome), with three nominations so far: Omar Vizquel, Jamie Moyer, and Jim Abbott. Additionally, a blogger nominated Billy Wagner (I'm sympathetic, but not convinced).
Craig Calcaterra / HardballTalk:
Rob Neyer says goodbye to ESPN — Rob Neyer has announced that after 15 years — which is about 300 in Internet years — he's leaving ESPN. Rob is going to keep writing, of course — we don't know where, but a little bird tells me that we'll hear more about that part tomorrow morning — but this is still pretty major news.
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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
Thanks Rob — While I generally prefer to write about baseball rather …
Thanks Rob — While I generally prefer to write about baseball rather …
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Over the Monster
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Source: New York Yankees agree to minor league deal with pitcher Freddy Garcia — The New York Yankees have reached an agreement on a minor league contract with pitcher Freddy Garcia, a baseball source told ESPN.com. — Garcia will receive a $1.5 million base salary if he makes the big league club.
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors:
Yankees Reach Agreement With Freddy Garcia — The Yankees have agreed to sign Freddy Garcia to a minor league contract, reports ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick (Twitter link). The deal will pay Garcia $1.5MM if he makes the Major League roster, and the total value of the contract could be worth $5.1MM …
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Nick Collias / MLB Rumors:
Garcia: Not Returning To Chicago
Garcia: Not Returning To Chicago
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NY Daily News:
Martin Luther King III says he may join investors seeking to buy 50% of Mets but isn't leading group — Larry Meli, a television executive, downplays the involvement of Martin Luther King III (above) in the investors group, telling the Daily News: 'In his mind, he's not even the lead guy.'
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
New York Mets GM doesn't see Bernie Madoff mess affecting club — New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson acknowledged Monday that he did not know the extent of the financial distress of Mets ownership when he accepted the job in October. Still, Alderson insisted …
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Mike Silva's … and Mets Fever
Matthew Callan / Amazin' Avenue:
The Wilpons: Are You Now or Have You Ever Been Broke?
The Wilpons: Are You Now or Have You Ever Been Broke?
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New York Times and NorthJersey.com
Craig Schneider / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
MLK III considers buying part of Mets team
David Murphy / Philly.com:
Phillies ace Halladay picks up another award, focuses on healthy season — EVEN IF THE Phillies training staff had to reinforce his groin with duct tape, Roy Halladay was going to pitch in the World Series. This city learned enough about the 2010 NL Cy Young winner during his first season …
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Scott Lauber / Boston Herald:
Sox just want Beckett to be Beckett — During each of his offseason communications with Josh Beckett [stats], Red Sox [team stats] manager Terry Francona has tried to impart a simple message to explain what he expects from the right-hander this season: — Be yourself.
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HardballTalk and Sox #1 Fan dot com
Jane Lee / MLB.com:
Carter's path to A's roster faces obstacles — Additions of DeJesus, Willingham leave slugger as odd man out — OAKLAND — Chris Carter's rookie-induced smile never withered during a rather disheartening career-opening hitless streak spanning 33 at-bats last year.
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NY Daily News:
Mets owners' attorneys accuse trustee of ‘leaks,’ ‘attempted character assassination’ in motion — The owners of the New York Mets are victims of “significant leaks” and “attempted character assassination” by Irving Picard, the trustee suing the Mets owners to retrieve money they might …
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Mets Merized Online
Todd Zolecki / The Zo Zone:
Durbin, Polanco and Other Odds and Ends — Tonight is the Philadelphia Sportswriter Association banquet in Cherry Hill. Ruben Amaro Jr., Roy Halladay, Shane Victorino and Charlie Manuel are in attendance. The four spoke before the dinner and ceremonies.
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