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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Trout, Harper Win Rookie Of The Year Awards — Angels center fielder Mike Trout and Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper have been named AL and NL Rookies of the Year, respectively, the Baseball Writers Association of America has announced. — Trout becomes the youngest player in league history …
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USA Today:
Who will win baseball's prestigious awards? — (Photo: Andrew Weber, USA TODAY Sports) — 9:42PM EST November 11. 2012 - Before the 2012 season is put in the rearview mirror and the hot stove is turned up to full blast, it is time to hand out the individual awards for most valuable player …
Marc Topkin / The Heater Feed:
It's BBWAA awards week, with top rookies tonight — It's the big week for baseball's awards, with the four major honors in each league presented - under a new format - on MLB Network shows each night from 6-7. — The award that has most interest for Rays fans is the AL Cy Young …
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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Torii Hunter wants to sign soon — Free-agent outfielder Torii Hunter told MLB Network on Monday morning that he's going to wrap up a decision about where to sign quickly, and a source indicated that the timeframe is about two weeks. — The most aggressive pursuer thus far has been the Detroit Tigers …
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Danny Knobler / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Tigers, Rangers both want Torii Hunter, who says he'll sign somewhere soon — As he approached free agency, Torii Hunter said he wanted to find a team that could finally get him to the World Series. — Now he has a chance to pick one. — The Tigers, who just played in the World Series …
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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Source: Dodgers chasing Torii Hunter
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Nick Cafardo / The Boston Globe:
Red Sox will need adaptation after acquisitions — This is not going to be the story of how the Red Sox snapped their fingers and became instant contenders. Not sure that we all realize the scope of the situation Ben Cherington and his staff are facing. — Not only does the general manager need …
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
EVEN WITH DAVID ROSS, MIKE NAPOLI REMAINS ON RED SOX' RADAR — David Ross isn't about to turn the Red Sox away from Mike Napoli. — Lack of production a season ago? Injury issues? Positional question marks? All fair concerns when viewing Napoli as a potential fit.
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NY Daily News:
The NY Mets invented R.A. Dickey and to even think about trading their knuckleballing ace would be Linsane! — The Score: Forget Dickey's age and the actuarial tables for a minute. There are players who just shouldn't be traded, because they are too important to the fan base.
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New York Post:
Dickey reiterates his desire to stay with Amazin's
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Torres may still be in Mets' plans
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HardballTalk, Metsblog and Amazin' Avenue
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Dickey addresses his future at humanitarian event
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NESN.com, Baseball Nation and Sporting News Feed RSS
Fox Sports:
Big-bucks Dodgers map overseas plan — The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to take over the world. — It's an entirely sensible ambition, given a recent franchise sale value ($2.15 billion) comparable to the gross domestic product of Aruba. — The Dodgers have mustered resources for several months …
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers win bid for Korean star Ryu
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HardballTalk and MLB Daily Dish
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Could Justin Upton replace brother B.J. on Rays? — As B.J. Upton, right, likely heads out of Tampa Bay, the Rays could be interested in getting Arizona's Justin Upton. — Times (2010)] — The Rays prefer not to say much about their plans, considering it a competitive disadvantage …
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James Schmehl / MLive.com:
Detroit Tigers sign former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shawn Hill to minor league contract — DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers and right-handed starting pitcher Shawn Hill have agreed to a minor league contract. — The Tigers confirmed the move early Monday.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Colorado Rockies' 2013 lineup includes potential, challenges — When the Rockies introduced Walt Weiss as their new manager Friday, there were warm-and-fuzzy moments of good cheer and optimism, with season-ticket holders on hand to congratulate the team's new leader.
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HardballTalk and Purple Row
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Signing Elite Free Agents — Some free agents are franchise changers — players who alter the look of the team immediately and, more often than not, expensively. While identifying these players is easy, pursuing and signing them is not. General managers interested in top players must …
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Camden Chat
