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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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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Justin Upton Rumors: Wednesday
Justin Upton Rumors: Wednesday
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Baseball America:
2013 Texas Rangers Top 10 Prospects … With nine games to go in the regular season, the Rangers had the best record in the American League and looked poised to make a run to their third straight American League pennant. But when Texas lost seven of its final nine contests …
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Lone Star Ball
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Rangers talks with Josh Hamilton said ‘on hold’ at moment
Rangers talks with Josh Hamilton said ‘on hold’ at moment
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MLB Rumors and Getting Blanked
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Josh Hamilton sits, waits restlessly
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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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Shane Victorino, Boston Red Sox agree to $39 million contract — source — 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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Scott Lauber / Boston Herald:
Shane Victorino gives Sox outfield flexibility
Shane Victorino gives Sox outfield flexibility
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Surviving Grady and Associated Press
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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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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Athletics Nation and Twinkie Town
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Red Sox, Angels in on Lohse
Red Sox, Angels in on Lohse
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
David Wright proud to return to Mets — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — None of the most notable players in New York Mets history has played his entire career with the franchise. — Tom Seaver was traded to the Cincinnati Reds midway through 1977, while en route to a 21-win season.
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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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Baseball Hall of Fame:
Tom Cheek Named 2013 Ford C. Frick Award Winner for Broadcasting Excellence — Legendary Blue Jays Voice Will Be Honored at July 26-29 Hall of Fame Weekend — (COOPERSTOWN, NY) - Tom Cheek, who called the first 4,306 regular-season and 41 postseason games in Toronto Blue Jays history …
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Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
Orioles, McLouth agree to one-year pact — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Orioles have agreed to terms on a one-year deal for outfielder Nate McLouth, according to an industry source. — Baltimore had steady dialogue with McLouth's agent, Mike Nicotera, and manager Buck Showalter spoke on the phone …
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Camden Chat
Luke Adams / MLB Rumors:
White Sox To Sign Jeff Keppinger — Jeff Keppinger greatly improved his stock in 2012, going from a non-tender a year ago to a three-year, $12MM contract with the White Sox today. A break in Keppinger's right fibula suffered last month didn't deter his suitors, which also included the Yankees, Marlins, Diamondbacks, and Cubs.
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South Side Sox and Bucs Dugout
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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DRaysBay and HardballTalk
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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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Royals aren't entertaining Butler talks in Nashville — Club may be out of running to acquire Mets knuckleballer Dickey — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Although manager Ned Yost keeps talking about the Royals hitting more home runs next year, that doesn't seem to stop speculation about a trade involving his top home-run hitter, Billy Butler.
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Joe Capozzi / Fish Tank blog:
Marlins don't seem enthusiastic about Carl Pavano reunion, but never say never — Dave Pepe, the agent for pitcher Carl Pavano, spoke to the Marlins yesterday, but there's no indication on how those talks went. — One Marlins source didn't seem enthusiastic about the team taking a chance on Pavano …
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Headley's breakout season now includes GIBBY — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The offseason award haul continued for Padres third baseman Chase Headley on Tuesday, when he won a Greatness in Baseball Yearly Award (GIBBY) for MLB Breakout Hitter of the Year. — Last month, Headley finished fifth …
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Gaslamp Ball