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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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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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Marlins' Loria explains deal: ‘We have to get better ... We have to take a new course’ — Happier times: Ozzie Guillen and Loria during Guillen's introductory news conference last season. (Getty Images) — CHICAGO — On his way into the baseball owners meetings here, Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria …
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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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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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Will fourth time be the charm for Weaver?
Will fourth time be the charm for Weaver?
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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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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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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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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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Randy Medina / The Apple:
Checkmate: How The Mets Used The All-Star Game To Slip A Price Increase Past Plan Holders — As the holiday season approaches it serves as a reminder that the 2013 baseball season is only a few months away. That's right, another season of the whirling dervish of uncertainty that is Mets baseball …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Tampa Bay Rays cut/maintain most ticket prices for 2013 — ST. PETERSBURG — For many Rays fans, a sidelight to the 2012 season was the fall of the once-mighty Red Sox. — There will be a residual benefit, as part of the Rays' Tuesday announcement that prices for nearly 75 percent …
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