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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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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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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.
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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Sources: Hunter, Tigers reach deal — The first big free agent is off the board. — Right fielder Torii Hunter reached agreement Wednesday with the Detroit Tigers on a two-year contract, according to major-league sources. — The deal, pending a physical, will give the American League champions …
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Yankees target Hunter expects to make ‘quick’ decision
Yankees target Hunter expects to make ‘quick’ decision
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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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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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Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants like chances to resign Scutaro — Now that left-handed reliever Jeremy Affeldt is signed for 2013 and beyond, second baseman Marco Scutaro might be next. — Affeldt passed a physical Tuesday, the final step in completing a three-year contract reportedly worth about $18 million.
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Richard Durrett / ESPN:
Rangers to play at Alamodome — The Texas Rangers are expected to play one or two exhibition games in the Alamodome in San Antonio prior to the 2013 season, the first time a big-league baseball game will be played in an arena that wasnt originally built with baseball in mind.
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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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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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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