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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
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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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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Young deal could lead to series of moves for Texas — ARLINGTON — The Rangers told Michael Young early in the offseason that his playing time would likely be reduced in 2013. — At the time, Young told the Rangers he would accept that possibility, do everything in the offseason to get ready …
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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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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Phillies Acquire Michael Young
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Phillies Nation, Crashburn Alley and Postcards From Elysian Fields
Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
Reynolds agrees to one-year deal with Indians — CLEVELAND — The Indians' need for right-handed power in their lineup has become glaringly obvious over the past few seasons. If only for one year, Cleveland believes it has found a solution. — On Sunday evening, the Indians agreed …
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Let's Go Tribe
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:
Sources: Yankees ‘all over’ Ichiro — Ichiro Suzuki enjoyed playing for the Yankees so much, he likely will be back with them again. — The Yankees are showing strong interest in re-signing the free-agent outfielder, according to major league sources. — “They are all over him,” one source says.
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It's About The Money and River Avenue Blues
Fox Sports:
Rangers trade Young to Phillies — PLAY HARDBALL DYNASTY - BE THE GM AND MANAGER! — Member Comments — Please note by clicking on “Post comment” you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms. Be Polite.
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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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