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Josh Hamilton meets with Mariners — Two weeks ago, Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik downplayed the possibility of the Mariners signing free-agent outfielder Josh Hamilton, telling MLB.com, “You have to be realistic about how you're going to allocate your dollars.”
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JACK ZDURIENCIK, SEATTLE MARINERS GENERAL MANAGER, TALKED TO MIKE FERRIN AND JIM DUQUETTE ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF ADDING JOSH HAMILTON AND WORKING ON AN EXTENSION FOR FELIX HERNANDEZ ON POWER ALLEY LIVE FROM THE WINTER MEETINGS IN NASHVILLE — Jack Zduriencik, Seattle Mariners General Manager …
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
SOURCES: SOX AMONG ‘4-5’ HAMILTON SUITORS
SOURCES: SOX AMONG ‘4-5’ HAMILTON SUITORS
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John Schlegel / MLB.com:
Pagan, Napoli deals kick off action in Nashville — As the first day of the Winter Meetings — typically a bit quiet with baseball's movers and shakers just arriving in town and getting settled into their suites — came to an end Monday, it gave way to what figures to be a more lively session: The first night of the Winter Meetings.
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Good morning from the Winter Meetings — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It's another journalism day game for the baseball writers as it's Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. Powered by some good music this morning (mostly Guns N' Roses), here is what we have going on today:
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Josh Hamilton next for Red Sox?
Josh Hamilton next for Red Sox?
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Mike Napoli, Red Sox agree to deal
Mike Napoli, Red Sox agree to deal
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Jeff Passan / Yahoo! Sports:
Dodgers' flirtation with Zack Greinke puts rest of pitching free-agent market on hold — NASHVILLE, Tenn. - These are the Los Angeles Dodgers' winter meetings because this is the Los Angeles Dodgers' world. Team officials walking around the Gaylord Opryland Hotel get stopped by old friends …
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers check into acquiring Dickey
Dodgers check into acquiring Dickey
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Mike Digiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels have interest in free-agent reliever Sean Burnett
Angels have interest in free-agent reliever Sean Burnett
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
‘What budget?’ Dodgers willing to open vault for Greinke
‘What budget?’ Dodgers willing to open vault for Greinke
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Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians looking for high return on any Asdrubal Cabrera deal — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — If the Indians are going to trade shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, they're going to try and get everything they can for him. — The going price on the Indians' two-time All-Star is three to four players, preferably four.
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Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Latest on OF Market: Jason Kubel drawing heavy trade interest — The Red Sox, Yankees, Orioles, Rangers, Rays and Mariners could all be in on a trade for Diamondbacks OF Jason Kubel (FOX Sports). — Speaking of the Diamondbacks, while they're aggressively shopping Justin Upton, no team is willing to deal a top shortstop (USA Today).
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Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Latest on Outfield Market: Yankees do not want to commit 2014 dollars to Scott Hairston
Latest on Outfield Market: Yankees do not want to commit 2014 dollars to Scott Hairston
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's in talks regarding shortstop Escobar — The A's were interested in Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar before the trade deadline. He was shipped to Miami, and he might be available again. Photo: Abelimages, Getty Images / SF — Nashville — The A's came to the winter meetings …
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A-Rod's surgery raises questions — Is Alex Rodriguez finished? — The question sounds over-dramatic, but maybe not. — Rodriguez, 37, is not going to retire, not when he is owed $114 million in the final five years of his contract. But now that he is facing a second hip surgery …
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Chances Rays trade a top starter — Shields, Price or Hellickson — on the rise — Expectations that free agent Zack Greinke will land a major deal have made other quality pitchers attractive. (US Presswire) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The chances the Rays will trade a top starting pither …
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Luke Adams / MLB Rumors:
Nationals Agree To Sign Dan Haren — The Nationals have reached an agreement to sign Dan Haren, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter). The deal will be for one year and $13MM, pending a physical. Haren is represented by CAA Sports. — Haren hit free agency after a trade …
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Chris Haft / MLB.com:
Source: Giants return Pagan with four-year deal — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Giants appeared poised Monday to re-sign Angel Pagan, their leadoff hitter and center fielder who commanded ample attention as a free agent. — A Giants official said that a deal was done, pending the required physical examination.
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Geoff Young / Baseball Prospectus:
Thou Shalt Not Run on Johnny Cueto — On September 7, 2010, in the second inning of a game between the Reds and the Rockies, Eric Young Jr. stole second base. The pitcher was Johnny Cueto, who hasn't allowed a steal of second in 61 starts since then. — Cueto possesses one of baseball's …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Espinosa not bothered by trade speculation — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa said Monday night that he is not bothered by the trade rumors that have him linked to the Rays. — Espinosa understands the Nationals are looking to get even better after winning their first National League East title.
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Nationals showing interest in star Rays righthander James Shields
Nationals showing interest in star Rays righthander James Shields
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Marlins Interested In Mark Reynolds — The Marlins are among the teams that are showing interest in Mark Reynolds, tweets Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. The Orioles non-tendered the slugger last week after previously declining his $11MM option in favor of a $500K buyout.
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