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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers still in the hunt to re-sign Hamilton — Outfielder lone remaining target for impact move; contract length biggest obstacle — ARLINGTON — Now there is outfielder Josh Hamilton. With many of the Rangers' other preferred options starting to slip away, the best hope …
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Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
Rival executive says Texas Rangers in the market for NY Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey — The Mets remained willing to pay the 38-year-old Dickey $25 million over three years, but team insiders continued to indicate an irreversible aversion to meeting the Cy Young Award winner's asking price …
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Yonhap News Agency:
S. Korean pitcher Lim Chang-yong agrees to terms with Chicago Cubs — South Korean relief pitcher Lim Chang-yong said Thursday he has agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). — Lim, 36, left for the U.S. Thursday to sign the two-year contract.
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36-year-old Korean closer says he's headed to Cubs — South Korean closer Lim Chang-Yong is set to sign a deal with the Cubs, though the sidearm pitcher is unlikely to be able to take the mound again until late next season. — The 36-year-old right-hander, who had elbow surgery earlier this year …
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Damon thinks Youkilis will be ‘fine’ with Yankees — Take it from somebody who has been on each side of the aisle for the most intense rivalry in sports: Kevin Youkilis is going to be a wonderful fit in The Bronx after spending eight-plus seasons as a Red Sox.
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Napoli's deal with Red Sox hits snag?
Napoli's deal with Red Sox hits snag?
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The Boston Red Sox are one of four teams interested in signing …
The Boston Red Sox are one of four teams interested in signing …
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Adam Berry / MLB.com:
Olmedo among eight players signed by Twins — The Twins signed eight players to Minor League contracts on Wednesday, with three of them receiving Major League invitations. — Outfielder Brandon Boggs, shortstop Ray Olmedo and right-hander Bryan Augenstein will compete in Spring Training for spots on Minnesota's big league roster.
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Brewers eyeing Segura's heavy winter workload — MILWAUKEE — Jean Segura logged a hit and an RBI on Tuesday as a Dominican All-Star team topped its Venezuelan rivals, continuing a long season for the 22-year-old Brewers shortstop that began in February and is still going strong.
Danny Knobler / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Rolen may return for another year with Reds — Already thrilled with their trade for Shin-Soo Choo, the Reds might be getting more good news. — Scott Rolen could be coming back for another year. — Rolen, who will turn 38 in April, seemed ready to retire when the Reds season ended with their playoff loss to the Giants.
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Baseball Prospectus:
11 Potential Trades — 1. Gordon Beckham for Ramon Hernandez and Eric Young Jr. — Who doesn't love a good, old-fashioned challenge trade? Gordon Beckham has struggled to adjust since his solid major-league debut back in 2009. A change of scenery isn't always the answer; sometimes there is no answer to turning a player around.
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies likely to seek a one-year rental for rotation — Two days after Zack Greinke signed the richest-ever deal for a righthanded pitcher, Kevin Correia agreed Monday to a two-year, $10 million contract with Minnesota. Last week, former Phillie Joe Blanton signed with the Los Angeles Angels for $15 million over two seasons.
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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Dodgers acquire Skip Schumaker — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired utility player Skip Schumaker from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor league shortstop Jake Lemmerman, according to reports. — Schumaker is a .288 lifetime hitter over eight seasons, all in St. Louis.
Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Reds Acquire Shin-Soo Choo In Three-Team Deal — 8:12pm: The Diamondbacks announced that they have acquired shortstop Didi Gregorius, left-handed pitcher Tony Sipp, and first baseman Lars Anderson from the Indians in exchange for right-handed pitchers Trevor Bauer, Matt Albers and Bryan Shaw.
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