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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Francisco Rodriguez mulls legal action against former agents — PHOENIX - Milwaukee Brewers reliever Francisco Rodriguez, believing his former agents deceived him, may file a grievance or lawsuit against them this week, his attorney told USA TODAY. — Attorney Richard Johnson said Rodriguez …
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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
K-Rod Mulls Legal Action Against Former Agents — Brewers reliever Francisco Rodriguez, claiming that his former agents at WMG deceived him, may file a grievance or lawsuit against them, his attorney told Bob Nightengale of USA Today. — In the final year of his deal with the Mets …
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Sources: A.J. Burnett trade official … The deal sending A.J. Burnett from the New York Yankees to the Pittsburgh Pirates for two minor-leaguers is complete, according to league sources. — Burnett passed a physical and the commissioner's office signed off on the deal, sources said Sunday.
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Associated Press:
Beckett admits ‘mistakes’ amid Boston's collapse — FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — With a temper that can run hotter than one of his overpowering fastballs, Josh Beckett has never hesitated to let it be known when someone has piqued his anger. — The irascible Red Sox ace now appears to be mad at himself …
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Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
‘Sorry’ doesn't have to be the hardest word
‘Sorry’ doesn't have to be the hardest word
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Former All-Star Cameron retires after 17 years — VIERA, Fla. — Two months after agreeing to terms on a Minor League deal with the Nationals, outfielder Mike Cameron announced his retirement Sunday. — Cameron, 39, indicated to MLB.com in December that 2012 most likely would be his last season …
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Associated Press:
Angels Prepare for Pujols — TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — C.J. Wilson parked his car and laughed while signing autographs for faceless fans who handed bats, balls and cards to the pitcher from the other side of a brick wall. — An early rite of spring training complete, Wilson …
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Kendrys Morales to take another step in rehab from broken ankle — Angels slugger Kendry Morales hits a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in the 2010 season. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times / April 21, 2010) — Tempe, Ariz.—
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
50 years ago today, the Mets opened their 1st camp — On this date in 1962, the Mets opened their first Spring Training as the original pitchers and catchers worked out for the first time in St. Petersburg, Florida. — The Mets finished 40-120 and 60 1/2 games out of first place in their inaugural season of 1962.
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Mark Herrmann / Newsday:
Fifty years ago, it all began for the Mets
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Iglesias's time may come sooner rather than later — Mike Aviles and Nick Punto at shortstop for the Red Sox? — Suffice to say, major league evaluators are skeptical, and most look past the possible platoon of two utility players to prospect Jose Iglesias.
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Associated Press:
Giants' Vogelsong out 10 days for injured back — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — San Francisco Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong says he will miss at least the first 10 days of spring training workouts while he recovers from a strained back that he injured lifting weights earlier this month.
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Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
The stories to watch in Major League Baseball as hot stove season gives way to heat of spring training — Lots of intrigue with Florida Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers, among others — Albert Pujols wears new jersey as he learns what life will be like away from Cardinals ...
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Full circle: Tomko signs with Reds — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — After passing his physical, veteran pitcher Brett Tomko formally signed a Minor League contract with the Reds on Sunday. He is in Major League camp as a non-roster player and participated in the first workout.
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Mike Kerwick / NorthJersey.com:
If Mets challenge, the purse strings could open — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Of the 25 answers Sandy Alderson offered during an 18-minute state-of-the-spring address Saturday morning, three took the shape of lifeboats. — No. 7: This Mets team has the potential to be much better than last year's Mets team.
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