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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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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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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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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 …
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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Tracy Ringolsby / MLB.com:
Will fourth time be the charm for Weaver? — One of these days, maybe even Wednesday, right-hander Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will get his due. — Or will he? — Weaver has been one of the game's most consistent pitchers in recent years. — He doesn't have any hardware to show for it, though.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Mariners may look to Hamilton to cure offensive woes — CHICAGO — The Seattle Mariners are weighing a run at superstar outfielder Josh Hamilton, team president Chuck Armstrong confirmed. Though he cautioned that they are still formulating their free-agency plans.
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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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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