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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
Indians, D-backs talk Asdrubal-for-Bauer swap
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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
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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Rangers pursuing Hamilton, Greinke
Rangers pursuing Hamilton, Greinke
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's shortstop short list gets shorter — The A's like shortstop Stephen Drew, but his agent is thought to be pursuing a multi-year deal of at least $10 million per year. Billy Beane is not expected to make a high-end commitment. Photo: Beck Diefenbach, Special To The Chronicle / SF — Nashville —
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Alex Speier / Full Count:
Hot Stove: Kevin Youkilis has multiple contract offers — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With a market that is bereft of available third basemen, and given the fact that he can fit a team in search of a starter at either corner infield position and that he will not cost a draft pick to sign …
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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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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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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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