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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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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Josh Hamilton next for Red Sox?
Josh Hamilton next for Red Sox?
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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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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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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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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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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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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers check into acquiring Dickey — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Dodgers have talked to the Mets about a trade for National League Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey, according to a baseball source. — Dickey not only would be a fallback if the Dodgers can't sign No. 1 target Zack Greinke …
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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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Source: Red Sox eye R.A. Dickey
Source: Red Sox eye R.A. Dickey
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Latest on Dickey: Mets getting serious in trade talks
Latest on Dickey: Mets getting serious in trade talks
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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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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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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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Jerry Crasnick / MLB:
Agent: Ricky Nolasco wants out — NASHVILLE — Pitcher Ricky Nolasco, the highest-paid player left on the Miami Marlins' roster after a series of moves that have gutted the team's payroll, wants to be traded, his agent told ESPN Monday. — Agent Matt Sosnick said that Nolasco reached …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Agent: Youkilis' options still open — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Much of the early buzz around the winter meetings involved the impact Alex Rodriguez's hip tear will have on the third base market. — But Joe Bick, the agent of Chicago White Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis …
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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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