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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers deal Young to Phils for pair of righties — Texas could also be favorites to sign free-agent starting pitcher Greinke — ARLINGTON — The Rangers have traded seven-time All-Star infielder Michael Young to the Phillies for right-handed reliever Josh Lindblom and Minor League pitcher Lisalverto Bonilla.
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Richard Durrett / ESPN:
Source: Michael Young dealt to Phils — Michael Young has accepted a trade to the Philadelphia Phillies, who will ship right-handed reliever Josh Lindblom and minor league righty Lisalverto Bonilla to the Rangers to complete the deal, according to a source.
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Evan Grant / Texas Rangers Blog:
Sources: Michael Young willing to accept trade to Philadelphia; details still must be finalized — Michael Young, the guiding force in the Rangers clubhouse and on the field for the last decade as the team stormed to prominence, has indicated a willingness to accept a trade that will send …
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Phillies Acquire Michael Young — SUNDAY, 11:14am: The Phillies announced that the trade is official after receiving approval from MLB. — SATURDAY, 12:49pm: The Phillies have a new third baseman and an era has come to an end for the Rangers. Philadelphia has agreed to acquire infielder Michael Young …
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csnphilly.com:
Friday Phillies fodder: Young, Revere, potential bats
Friday Phillies fodder: Young, Revere, potential bats
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
By George, old Yankees' brass wouldn't pass on Hamilton
By George, old Yankees' brass wouldn't pass on Hamilton
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Dodgers Close To Signing Zack Greinke — 7:25pm: The Rangers have been told that Greinke is not signing with them, reports MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. — 6:59pm: It's a six-year contract worth $145MM, reports Dylan Hernandez of The Los Angeles Times. That would be the largest contract ever given …
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Dodgers To Sign Zack Greinke — SUNDAY, 8:31am: Greinke has a full player opt-out clause after the third year of the deal, a Dodgers source tells Jim Bowden of ESPN.com (via Twitter). Furthermore, if Greinke is traded during the course of the contract he can opt out at end of year.
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
The Dodgers' reported deal with Zack Greinke could spur the trade market for NY Mets and R.A. Dickey — With Greinke headed to Los Angeles — he reportedly agreed to a six-year deal worth $147 million Saturday night — the Texas Rangers, a spurned Greinke suitor, may become more aggressive in pursuit of a trade for Dickey.
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Fox Sports:
Pressure for Dodgers now sky-high — A former Los Angeles Dodgers player sent me a text message Saturday night after learning that right-hander Zack Greinke was headed to LA. — “Good luck Don Mattingly!” the text said. — Good luck managing this eclectic collection.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Greinke's next move leaves teams in limbo
Greinke's next move leaves teams in limbo
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
R.A. Dickey more likely to stay with Mets, but extension not assured — R.A. Dickey increasingly appears destined to remain with the Mets next season, though how long the union will last remains unclear. — Even with the Mets having trade options in hand, a person familiar with the situation …
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Fox Sports:
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David Villavicencio / Associated Press:
A-Rod ‘relieved’ to be on comeback trail — Yankees star plans on returning midseason as good as ever — Despite the severe injury news, A-Rod was pleased a cause for his struggles was discovered. — MIAMI — Alex Rodriguez knew there was something wrong, but could not figure out what it was.
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