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Sources: Rangers sign LHP Derek Holland to extension — EVAN GRANT — SURPRISE, Ariz. — When the Rangers went the winter without being able to get one of their core players to give up even a year of free agency in long-term contract talks, the club's chief negotiators pointed to spring training …
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Derek Holland signs 5-year deal — SURPRISE, Ariz.— Left-handed pitcher Derek Holland signed a five-year contract extension with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday morning. — The deal is worth $28.5 million, with club options for 2017 ($11 million) and 2018 ($11.5 million), a source said.
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Vizcaino to miss '12 after Tommy John surgery — No. 2 Braves prospect had avoided operation in 2010 with rest — LAKELAND, Fla. — Arodys Vizcaino was not fortunate enough to again avoid Tommy John surgery. Dr. James Andrews performed the season-ending elbow reconstruction operation …
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Bob Dutton / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Soria diagnosed with ligament damage in elbow
Royals' Soria diagnosed with ligament damage in elbow
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Philly.com:
David Murphy: Utley's career could be in jeopardy — CLEARWATER, Fla. - An era is supposed to last longer than elementary school. Second basemen are supposed to last longer than senators. Six years might be a long time between albums, but it can't be all the time we'll get to watch Chase Utley at his peak.
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Daniel Rathman / Baseball Prospectus:
The BP First Take — Have you already penciled the Phillies in atop your projected NL East standings? Well, you might want to find an eraser. — Ryan Howard is going to miss the first two months of the season while recovering from the Achilles injury he suffered last October …
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MLB:
Tigers 3B Cabrera has small fracture under eye — Miguel Cabrera Injured By Ground Ball — Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera was bloodied after taking a ground ball to the face. — Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera suffered a small fracture in the bone under his right eye …
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NY Mets close deal to sell 12 minority shares of team, have repaid $25M loan to MLB — Have also paid off a $40M loan from Bank of America — Saul Katz (l.) and Fred Wilpon reach a $162M settlement with the Bernard Madoff trustee. — The owners of the Mets have closed deals to sell 12 shares …
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Francesa: Today is a good day for Mets fans
Francesa: Today is a good day for Mets fans
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Berkman tried to recruit Pettitte to Cards — KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Almost as long as Andy Pettitte has been planning a comeback to baseball after a year away, his close friend Lance Berkman has been keeping the lefty's return a secret. — Berkman said he and Pettitte, who signed a minor-league deal …
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A-Rod seeks refund after spree — Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez is crying foul over a $17,600 charge on his AmEx Black Card after he took his 20-year-old niece, Michelle Silva, on a shopping spree with his girlfriend, Torrie Wilson. — Rodriguez is disputing the five-figure sum he spent …
Marc Topkin / The Heater Feed:
Rays Maddon meets his idol: Joe Namath — Rays manager Joe Maddon said he rarely gets exicted about meeting someone, but he was Tuesday with the chance to talk with his childhood idol, Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath. — “'For me personally, it's quite a moment.
Philly.com:
Aumont, Schwimer sent down — CLEARWATER, Fla. — The talent contained in Phillippe Aumont's right arm is obvious. So is the polish he still lacks. — Aumont was one of four pitchers sent to minor-league camp Tuesday morning by the Phillies. In addition, Michael Schwimer was optioned …
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Associated Press:
Kershaw Works Into 6th Inning on 24th Birthday — GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw pitched into the sixth inning on his 24th birthday for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 4-3 loss Monday to the Cleveland Indians. — The NL Cy Young Award winner allowed one run — his first this spring — and three singles over 5 1-3 innings.
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