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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 — R.A. Dickey doesn't know whether he will be traded or extended this offseason, and he understands all the things Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has to think about moving forward. But the fan-favorite knuckleballer knows one thing.
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Torres may still be in Mets' plans — A second straight brutal season at the plate likely means the Mets will non-tender Andres Torres, but the team has not ruled out the possibility of bringing back the center fielder, according to a source. — Despite hitting just .230 with a .664 OPS …
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Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Dickey addresses his future at humanitarian event
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Mets might find payroll leeway, though perhaps without R.A. Dickey
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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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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 …
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The Good Phight, Bless You Boys and Forbes
Paul Hagen / MLB.com:
AL has deep Rookie of the Year field — Cespedes, Darvish and Montero would normally be strong contenders — Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish are finalists for the American League Rookie of the Year Award. In any other year, they would be anxiously …
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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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Source: Dodgers chasing Torii Hunter — LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have approached free-agent outfielder Torii Hunter about a two-year contract, according to a major league source. — The Dodgers' thinking is to use Hunter as an insurance policy as left fielder Carl Crawford's recovery …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
On the Hunt: Dodgers pursue Torii
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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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Fox Sports:
Red Sox, Ross agree to two-year deal — David Ross is considered perhaps the best backup catcher in baseball. And now he is joining the Boston Red Sox. — Ross reached agreement Saturday with the Red Sox on a two-year, free-agent contract, according to major-league sources.
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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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Yankees have faith they can keep Mo, Kuroda and Pettitte — Mariano Rivera has already said he wants to return, but Andy Pettitte has yet to reveal his plans. (Getty Images) — The Yankees have faith they can make deals with pitchers Mariano Rivera, Hiroki Kuroda and Andy Pettitte …
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