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11:55 AM ET, November 16, 2012

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Joe McDonald / ESPN:
Sources: Red Sox to talk extension for Pedroia … BOSTON — While Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington is optimistic about the club's unfinished offseason plans for free agency and the trade market, he also has some internal considerations brewing.
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
SOURCE: RED SOX NOT PRIORITIZING HAMILTON  —  According to a baseball source, reports of the Red Sox' interest in free agent outfielder Josh Hamilton have been “overblown.”  —  While the Red Sox are in the market for a pair of outfielders this offseason, Hamilton — considered …
Discussion: Over the Monster and HardballTalk
ESPN:
GM: Red Sox to have large payroll
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Yankees remain hopeful on Kuroda, but competition comes on several fronts
MLB:
Buster Posey named NL MVP  —  NEW YORK — San Francisco's Buster Posey has been voted the NL Most Valuable Player after returning from a devastating leg injury and becoming the first catcher in 70 years to win the league's batting title.  —  Posey received 27 of 32 first-place votes …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors:
Miguel Cabrera, Buster Posey Win League MVP Awards  —  Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera and Giants catcher Buster Posey were announced as the winners of the Most Valuable Player Awards in the AL and NL, respectively, the Baseball Writers Association Of America announced tonight.
Associated Press:
Giants' Posey named NL MVP  —  San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has been named the 2012 National Legaue Most Valuable Player.
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves host free-agent outfielder Upton  —  ATLANTA — After reaching a two-year agreement with veteran backup catcher Gerald Laird on Thursday morning, Braves general manager Frank Wren spent Thursday afternoon and some of the early evening courting free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton.
Discussion: The Heater Feed
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Mark Bowman / Bowman's Blog:
B.J. Upton visits with Braves at Turner Field  —  After reaching a two-year agreement with veteran backup catcher Gerald Laird on Thursday morning, Braves general manager Frank Wren spent Thursday afternoon and some of the early-evening hours courting free agent outfielder B.J. Upton.
Debby Wu / MLB.com:
New Zealand bounces Thailand with qualifier upset  —  XINZHUANG, Taiwan — Underdog New Zealand's continuous scoring in every inning, including a big four-run second, helped the Kiwis upset Thailand, 12-2, in a game shortened to eight innings by the mercy rule in the World Baseball Classic qualifier on Friday at Xinzhuang Stadium.
Discussion: HardballTalk
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Debby Wu / MLB.com:
Philippines jumps on sloppy Thailand in qualifier
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and HardballTalk
David Lennon / Newsday:
Bud Selig gives Fred Wilpon's ownership group a vote of confidence  —  ROSEMONT, Ill. — In light of obvious financial problems with the Marlins, and possibly the future of baseball in South Florida, commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday that he has no concerns about the Mets, who still are facing a cash crunch of their own.
Discussion: Metsblog and Newsday
Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Marlins-Blue Jays deal upsets MLB owners  —  AT THE OWNERS MEETINGS  —  ROSEMONT, Illinois — Jeffrey Loria, the Marlins' maverick owner, reported to the Major League Baseball owners' meetings looking and sounding cantankerous.  —  “Not today, boys,” Loria told a group of reporters …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Girardi, Yanks prepping for life in tougher AL East
Fox Sports:
Will Royals be tempted to deal?
Joe Capozzi / Fish Tank blog:
Ricky Nolasco will pitch for Marlins in 2013, says team president  —  Marlins president David Samson took questions from callers today on The Dan LeBatard Show on 790 AM and unveiled one nugget - Ricky Nolasco will pitch for the Marlins in 2013.  —  LeBatard at one point asked Samson, “Will Ricky Nolasco be here next year?”
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins feel trade will fill several need areas
Discussion: HardballTalk
Evan Drellich / MLB.com:
Broadway comes calling for Bronx Bombers  —  Annie, get your bat!  Soon they'll be the Broadway Bombers.  —  Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo announced Thursday that a theater project based on the Yankees has been commissioned.  The show will be created in collaboration with both the Yanks and Major League Baseball.
Discussion: River Avenue Blues
MLB.com:
White Sox create special ‘Family Sunday’ fan experience for 2013  —  Family Sundays to Feature Lower Level Seats as Low as $15, Upper Level as Low as $5 & Parking for $10; Including Kids-Only Autograph Sessions & Running the Bases  —  CHICAGO - “Family Sundays” - a special fan experience …
Discussion: South Side Sox
 
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