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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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Josh Hamilton next for Red Sox? — Prized free-agent outfielder would be ideal fit for Boston in many ways — NASHVILLE — David Ortiz said the Red Sox needed more thunder and Ben Cherington responded, coming to terms with right-handed slugger Mike Napoli.
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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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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Red Sox agree to sign Mike Napoli for three years, $39M
Red Sox agree to sign Mike Napoli for three years, $39M
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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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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Deal for Napoli is three years, $39 million
Deal for Napoli is three years, $39 million
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Red Sox, Mike Napoli agree to terms on three-year deal
Red Sox, Mike Napoli agree to terms on three-year deal
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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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Source: Red Sox eye R.A. Dickey — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson spent his first full day at the winter meetings discussing trade options for the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner. — Alderson said his Monday agenda has been busy with meetings …
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Mike Digiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels have interest in free-agent reliever Sean Burnett — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Los Angeles Angels have expressed interest in reliever Sean Burnett, but the competition for the veteran left-hander could be stiff. — At least seven teams, including St. Louis and Milwaukee …
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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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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 D-Backs, they met with the Mariners on Monday night, possibly to discuss Justin Upton (CBS Sports).
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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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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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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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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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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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csnphilly.com:
Phillies head to winter meetings with many needs — NASHVILLE - Two months into his team's offseason, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. still has a full to-do list. He hopes to begin checking off a few items this week as baseball's annual winter meetings begin Monday at the Opryland Hotel.
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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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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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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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Associated Press:
Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera is going to play for Venezuela in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. — Cabrera was among the first 32 players — 12 major leaguers — to commit to playing in the tournament that begins March 2 with games hosted by two-time defending champion Japan and Taiwan.
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