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Sources: Marlins broke promises — Miami Marlins fans are not the only ones feeling betrayed by ownership's decision to break up the club. — Shortstop Jose Reyes and left-hander Mark Buehrle, two of the five Marlins headed to Toronto in a pending blockbuster, are upset …
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Peter Gammons / MLB.com:
Stanton solely focused on ‘winning philosophy’ — Marlins slugger frustrated after five teammates traded to Toronto — Giancarlo Stanton was home in Westwood, Calif., on Tuesday when he heard the news that five of his teammates were being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Mets may be close on offer to Dickey — The New York Mets could be on the verge of a breakthrough in their negotiations with National League Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey. — Or, maybe not. — The Mets plan to offer Dickey a two-year contract extension, according to major league sources.
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Bud Selig gives Fred Wilpon's ownership group a vote of confidence
Bud Selig gives Fred Wilpon's ownership group a vote of confidence
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Buster Olney / ESPN.com:
Wilpons should re-sign Dickey or sell Mets
Wilpons should re-sign Dickey or sell Mets
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Sources: Toronto close to naming new manager — The Toronto Blue Jays are close to announcing their next manager less than a month after John Farrell left for the same position as part of a trade with the Boston Red Sox, sources have told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Blue Jays To Sign Melky Cabrera
Blue Jays To Sign Melky Cabrera
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Adam Kilgore / Nationals Journal:
Nationals have talked with B.J. Upton — As the Nationals wait for a resolution to their ongoing talks with first baseman Adam LaRoche, they have had initial dialogue with free agent outfielder B.J. Upton, according to a person familiar with the situation, and are expected to have increased communication with Upton in the near future.
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Market heats up for B.J. Upton — The full-court press is on for free-agent center fielder B.J. Upton. — Upton not only met with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, but also spoke with the Philadelphia Phillies earlier in the week, according to major-league sources.
Mark Bowman / Bowman's Blog:
B.J. Upton visits with Braves at Turner Field
B.J. Upton visits with Braves at Turner Field
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Greg Johns / MLB.com:
Zduriencik says Mariners aren't targeting Hamilton — SEATTLE — Although the Mariners plan to pursue offensive upgrades this offseason, general manager Jack Zduriencik said Friday he doesn't see Seattle being big players in the pursuit of free-agent slugger Josh Hamilton.
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Salt River, Peoria set to clash for AFL championship — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Fall League is known, first and foremost, as a developmental league, a place where the game's top prospects can work on becoming big leaguers in a low-key setting. But if you think that those here don't want to win …
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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Trout is Negro Leagues Legacy Awards' AL MVP — Pirates outfielder McCutchen receives National League's top honor — KANSAS CITY — Mike Trout settled for runner-up when the Baseball Writers' Association of America announced its choice for American League MVP on Thursday …
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Science gives Crew edge in keeping arms healthy — Injury prevention for pitchers is focus of team's unique three-day medical symposium — MILWAUKEE — For nearly a decade, the Brewers quietly have been on the forefront of injury prevention, particularly in the pitching department.
John Manuel / Baseball America:
Brazil Upsets Host Panama In Qualifier Opener — Astros farmhand Murilo Gouvea retired the first 10 batters he faced, and Rays farmhand Leonardo Reginatto scored two of Brazil's runs and drove in a third as Brazil upset Panama 3-2 to open the World Baseball Classic qualifying tournament.
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Mark Berman / MyFoxHouston:
Astros owner Jim Crane meets with Lance Berkman who is working as volunteer at Rice — Houston Astros owner Jim Crane told FOX 26 Sports he met last week with free agent first baseman Lance Berkman. — “We had a chat in my office,” Crane said. “He was just seeing where we were at.
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