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Owner Loria should just sell Marlins — Fear not, I've found the Marlins' silver lining. — It will be clear to everyone if this is the first step in Jeffrey Loria's exit strategy, the first step toward him selling the team. — I know how the Marlins will spin their 12-player blockbuster …
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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Blue Jays To Acquire Johnson, Reyes, Buehrle From Marlins — The Blue Jays have reached agreement on a deal with the Marlins that will send right-hander Josh Johnson, left-hander Mark Buehrle, shortstop Jose Reyes, outfielder Emilio Bonifacio, and catcher John Buck to Toronto for shortstop Yunel Escobar …
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Richard Griffin / Toronto Star:
Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos reels in prized Marlins in bid to become contenders: Griffin — Word from the general managers' meetings in California was that Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos was “itching to make a deal.” Critics shook their heads and smiled. They've heard that all before.
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Could trade lure Cox to Blue Jays? — So, about that job opening in Toronto ... One managerial vacancy remains in the major leagues, and it just so happens to be in the dugout of the franchise that pulled off one of the biggest blockbusters in baseball history.
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Red Sox fall behind early in offseason — Shortly after news broke Tuesday that the Blue Jays and Marlins were on the verge of a megadeal, a major league source confirmed the Red Sox had been discussing a smaller deal — albeit with some of the same players — with the Marlins.
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Sources: Marlins, Jays make epic deal — The Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins consummated one of the largest trades in baseball history Tuesday, in what amounted to an epic backpedal from the Marlins' aggressive spending less than one year ago. — The Blue Jays are set …
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Joe Capozzi / Fish Tank blog:
Marlins trade Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, others to Toronto Blue Jays
Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Marlins trade Reyes, Buehrle, JJ, etc. to the Blue Jays
Marlins trade Reyes, Buehrle, JJ, etc. to the Blue Jays
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Wayne Coffey / NY Daily News:
NY Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey could cap career year with Cy Young Award — Dickey goes 20-6 with a 2.73 ERA, pitching to a .769 percentage for a team that played at .457 (74-88), and lead the NL in innings (233.2), strikeouts (230, complete games (five), shutouts (three) and quality starts (27).
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Yankees target Hunter expects to make ‘quick’ decision — It has become increasingly clear the Yankees are far from the only team that covets Torii Hunter and Russell Martin, and unlike in years past, when an almost limitless budget got them what they wanted, the Yankees are facing more uncertainty this offseason.
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Are teams' statements crossing line? — Though labor peace in baseball is assured through 2016, occasional skirmishes between the players and owners are inevitable. — The clubs' conduct during the free-agent market, historically a source of conflict between the two sides, again is creating tension.
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Sources: Wright offered extension — The Mets, trying to lock up their franchise player, have offered third baseman David Wright a contract extension, according to major league sources. — Wright's agents, Sam and Seth Levinson, responded by sending the team a counter-offer, sources said.
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2013 Cleveland Indians Top 10 Prospects … As their 68-94 season drew to a close, the Indians fired manager Manny Acta, then quickly replaced him with former Red Sox skipper Terry Francona. — While Francona puts a fresh face in the dugout, there's little Acta could have done given the players at his disposal.
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Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Trout adds Heart and Hustle Award to accolades — NEW YORK — Mike Trout is on a streak and he doesn't see it stopping. — A night after winning American League Rookie of the Year, the Angels center fielder received the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association's overall Heart …
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Jon Paul Morosi / mlbbuzz:
Source: Braves interested in free agent Cody Ross — The Atlanta Braves, looking to add an outfield bat, have interest in signing free-agent outfielder Cody Ross, according to a major-league source. — With Torii Hunter likely choosing between the Rangers and Tigers …
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards release McClellan; Garcia throws off mound — • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285 — The Cardinals released relief pitcher Kyle McClellan today. The Florissant native and Hazelwood West High product pitched for the Cardinals from 2008-2011 and won 12 games …
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Cardinals Release Kyle McClellan, Sign Rob Johnson
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs sign right-hander Baker to one-year deal — Former Twins pitcher missed 2012 after undergoing Tommy John surgery — Scott Baker, 31, signed for $5.5 million with another $1.5 million possible in performance bonuses. (AP) — CHICAGO — The Cubs began adding to the rotation …
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Cubs Agree To Sign Scott Baker
Cubs Agree To Sign Scott Baker
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