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Will meetings produce a blockbuster? — A blockbuster could be in the works. — A variety of three-, four- and even five-team trades are in play at the winter meetings, mostly involving the same clubs and same principal players, according to major-league sources. — The clubs: Arizona, Cleveland, Texas and Tampa Bay.
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Indians, D-backs talk Asdrubal-for-Bauer swap — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Indians and the D-backs have discussed the framework of a deal that centers around Tribe shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and Arizona right-hander Trevor Bauer, an industry source said early Wednesday.
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Rangers pursuing Hamilton, Greinke — At this point, it will be an upset if the Texas Rangers do not land one of the top two free agents. — Could be outfielder Josh Hamilton. Could be right-hander Zack Greinke. Could be neither, likely will not be both.
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Greinke sets pitching market — How much does Zack Greinke want, from which team? A waiting market wonders … NASHVILLE — One of these days, in a transactions column near you, Zack Greinke will get around to picking his next employer. — It might be this week. It might be next week.
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Nationals get Dan Haren for one year at $13 million
Nationals get Dan Haren for one year at $13 million
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Red Sox, Angels in on Lohse
Red Sox, Angels in on Lohse
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Victorino, Red Sox agree on $39M deal — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Boston Red Sox agreed to a deal with free-agent outfielder Shane Victorino on Tuesday. — Victorino, who is on a snorkeling trip in Maui, confirmed on his Twitter account that he has joined the rapidly rebuilding Red Sox.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Red Sox To Sign Shane Victorino — The Red Sox remodeling project continued today, as they agreed to terms with Shane Victorino on a three-year, $39MM contract. The 32-year-old, a client of John Boggs & Associates, slipped this year to a .255/.321/.383 line for the Phillies and Dodgers, but still did well in free agency.
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Scott Lauber / Boston Herald:
Shane Victorino gives Sox outfield flexibility
Shane Victorino gives Sox outfield flexibility
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Associated Press and Surviving Grady
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Good morning from the Winter Meetings
Good morning from the Winter Meetings
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John Schlegel / MLB.com:
Pagan, Napoli deals kick off action in Nashville
Pagan, Napoli deals kick off action in Nashville
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Sveum shrugs off being shot in ear by Yount during hunting trip — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dale Sveum apparently was the victim of a Cubbie occurrence recently when he was accidentally shot in the right ear during a quail hunting trip with old pal Robin Yount. — “He got the bird,” Sveum said.
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Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Report: Yunel Escobar ready to move on from Miami Marlins — Yunel Escobar has resigned himself to the fact he won't be suiting up for the Miami Marlins, and he doesn't mind one bit. Escobar told El Nuevo Herald he's better off playing elsewhere. — At this week's Winter Meetings …
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Joe Capozzi / Fish Tank blog:
Yunel Escobar's change of heart prompted Marlins trade
Yunel Escobar's change of heart prompted Marlins trade
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Rays Close To Deal For Yunel Escobar
Rays Close To Deal For Yunel Escobar
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Rockies Acquire Wilton Lopez — The Rockies added a late-inning reliever today, acquiring Wilton Lopez and a player to be named later or cash from the Astros for starter Alex White and minor leaguer Alex Gillingham, the teams announced. — Lopez, 29, very nearly joined the Phillies …
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies acquire Houston reliever Wilton Lopez for starter Alex White
Rockies acquire Houston reliever Wilton Lopez for starter Alex White
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Mets hold cards, but unsure how Dickey saga will play out — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Mets have told R.A. Dickey what they are willing to do in a contract extension. — They have told teams interested in acquiring Dickey the types of players — notice the plural — necessary to obtain him.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays promote Jamie Nelson to assist hitting coach Derek Shelton — NASHVILLE — As the Rays struggled offensively during the season, fans and talk-show callers had all kinds of suggestions for hitting coach Derek Shelton. — Tuesday, the Rays got him some help.
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards set to offer Bengie Molina a coaching position — • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285 — • The Cardinals search for an assistant hitting coach is expected to end soon with a member of the team's extended family ready to join Mike Matheny's staff.
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Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
Source: Yanks insured for most of A-Rod deal — If Alex Rodriguez is unable to play in 2013, or in a worst-case scenario is forced to retire because of the hip injury that will require surgery next month, it would not be a total loss for the Yankees. — At least not financially.
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