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Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
NY Mets have not met R.A. Dickey's asking price as negotiation process is still ongoing — Jeff Wilpon reiterated earlier comments that the Mets were willing to allow Dickey to simply play out next season on the pre-existing $5 million club option, and become a free agent.
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HardballTalk
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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.
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue and Metsblog
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Mets hold cards, but unsure how Dickey saga will play out
Mets hold cards, but unsure how Dickey saga will play out
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue and Metsblog
Evan Grant / Texas Rangers Blog:
Sources: Rangers involved in advanced talks with Phillies about possible Michael Young trade — NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Rangers haven't really gotten anywhere on their big free-agent targets. And complicated pie-in-the-sky trade scenarios haven't really gained traction.
Discussion:
MLB Rumors, HardballTalk and Baseball Time in Arlington
ESPN:
Source: Jeff Keppinger to White Sox — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a three-year, $12 million deal with free-agent infielder Jeff Keppinger, a source told ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine. — The move likely signals the end of Kevin Youkilis' White Sox career …
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MLB Rumors
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Luke Adams / MLB Rumors:
White Sox To Sign Jeff Keppinger
White Sox To Sign Jeff Keppinger
Discussion:
South Side Sox and Bucs Dugout
Adam McCalvy / Brew Beat:
Melvin met with agent for E-Jax, Howell — It's been a quiet Wednesday so far for the Brewers at the Winter Meetings, but GM Doug Melvin did meet with one high-powered agent, Greg Genske, though Melvin would not reveal the content of that discussion. Among Genske's free agents this winter …
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Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Third year blocking Dempster deal
Third year blocking Dempster deal
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ESPN, MLB Rumors, FanGraphs Baseball and Metsblog
Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
Rays wrap Day 2 by acquiring Escobar from Marlins — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Everybody attending the Winter Meetings at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel is convinced that the Rays will trade one of their coveted starting pitchers. — But they did not do so on Tuesday, instead sending Minor League …
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baseballmusings.com, FanGraphs Baseball and Bluebird Banter
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays promote Jamie Nelson to assist hitting coach Derek Shelton
Rays promote Jamie Nelson to assist hitting coach Derek Shelton
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HardballTalk and DRaysBay
Fox Sports:
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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CBSSports.com Sports News …, HardballTalk, Red Sox Monster, Full Count and MLB Daily Dish
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Indians, D-backs talk Asdrubal-for-Bauer swap
Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Justin Upton Rumors: Wednesday
Justin Upton Rumors: Wednesday
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Baseball Nation, Getting Blanked and Metsblog
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Rangers talks with Josh Hamilton said ‘on hold’ at moment — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Rangers have been talking to Josh Hamilton, but one source suggested talks are “on hold” at the moment. — It is believed the holdup may have to do with the Rangers' spirited efforts to land top free-agent starter Zack Greinke.
Discussion:
Getting Blanked
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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
Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
O's bring back McLouth, out of running for Swisher — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Orioles made their first move of the Winter Meetings on Wednesday, securing a one-year, $2 million deal to bring back outfielder Nate McLouth, pending the completion of a physical.
Discussion:
MLB Rumors, Camden Chat and Baseball Prospectus
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Angels add Joe Blanton, Sean Burnett — The Los Angeles Angels added another piece to their starting rotation Wednesday, agreeing with free agent Joe Blanton on a two-year contract worth $15 million contract, according to a baseball source. — The guaranteed deal includes a club option for a third year, the source said.
Discussion:
The Good Phight and Halos Heaven
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Cubs To Sign Nate Schierholtz — The Cubs agreed to a one-year deal with outfielder Nate Schierholtz, tweets ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. The deal is worth $2.25MM with $500K in incentives, adds Crasnick. Schierholtz, 29 in February, was non-tendered by the Phillies last week. He's represented by Lapa/Leventhal.
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue, HardballTalk, MLB Daily Dish and Baseball Nation
Tom Singer / MLB.com:
Pirates acquire versatile pitcher Oliver from Tigers — Bucs send catching prospect Cabrera to Detroit for Minors left-hander — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Pirates got into the Winter Meetings trade action in a “Minor” way on Wednesday, acquiring left-hander Andrew Oliver from Detroit in exchange for catcher Ramon Cabrera.
Discussion:
Minor League Ball and MLB Daily Dish
Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Winter Meetings: Cards bow out on Burnett — • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285 — • The Cardinals' pursuit of a lefty reliever has peeled away from the pitcher considered the best of the remaining available free agents in his class.
Discussion:
Los Angeles Times and MLB Rumors
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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Batter's Box Interactive … and Bluebird Banter