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Yankees likely to pass on Upton — On Jan. 13, 2012, the Yankees stunned the baseball industry by signing Hiroki Kuroda and acquiring Michael Pineda from Seattle. — On Jan. 13, 2013, the Yankees could send a similar thunderbolt with a trade for Arizona outfielder Justin Upton.
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D-Backs GM Towers won't take less for Upton after nixed Mariners deal — LOS ANGELES — Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said he isn't lowering his trade request for star outfielder Justin Upton in the wake of the monster Marinersdeal that didn't go through.
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mets resume trade talks for Diamondbacks' Justin Upton
Mets resume trade talks for Diamondbacks' Justin Upton
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Source: Mets work out Brian Wilson — The Beard may be switching coasts. — Brian Wilson worked out privately for New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson on Saturday in California, a baseball source told ESPNNewYork.com. — Wilson, 30, underwent Tommy John surgery last April after two early season appearances.
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Mets Showing Strong Interest In Brian Wilson — 2:45pm: Alderson is “not sure” if the Mets will extend Wilson an offer, reports the New York Post's Mike Puma. — 10:03 am: The Mets are showing strong interest in former Giants closer Brian Wilson, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (on Twitter).
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mets remain patient, Yankees might be done with roster — With spring training only a month away, baseball's free-agent market has hit a lull, with clubs holding out to take advantage of falling price tags as the season draws near. The Mets and Yankees still have holes to fill before the opening of camp …
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Nick Cafardo / The Boston Globe:
Bobby Valentine backs Mike Piazza, Pudge Rodriguez — Bobby Valentine does believe that “time will heal all wounds. These guys have received a slap on the wrist, but I think eventually those who should be there will be there.” — Bobby Valentine managed both Pudge Rodriguez and Mike Piazza.
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Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Ex-Astro Blum set to join club's TV broadcast team — HOUSTON — Geoff Blum, who played five years with the Astros in two separate stints with the club, has reached an agreement to join the club's television broadcast team, a source has told MLB.com. — Blum is expected to be behind …
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Barry Jackson / Sports Buzz:
UM says no to a Gator; Dolphins' contract talks; Heat/Obama visit set; Fins, UM, Marlins, Heat — SUNDAY BUZZ COLUMN — When UM coach Al Golden arrived on campus two years ago, Miami had only three scholarship quarterbacks (including the immortal Spencer Whipple) and Golden admitted being …
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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Pujols may play in Classic, but not Trout, Hamilton — ANAHEIM — Mike Trout and Josh Hamilton aren't expected to play in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, but Albert Pujols could. — The Angels first baseman plans on suiting up for the Dominican Republic in the Classic as long …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Cashman: Jeter out of boot, working out in Tampa — NEW YORK — Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has removed his walking boot and is beginning to work out at the team's Minor League complex in Tampa, Fla., according to general manager Brian Cashman. — Jeter had surgery after fracturing …
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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Reds Notes: Rolen, Choo, Bruce — As Ben Nicholson-Smith wrote this week, Reds GM Walt Jocketty knows the value of adapting on the go. Jocketty had some curveballs thrown his way this winter but was able to adjust and put together a solid lineup in Cincinnati.
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Canadian Press:
Toronto Blue Jays sign catcher Henry Blanco — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed veteran catcher Henry Blanco to a one-year contract. — The club announced Friday that the deal is non-guaranteed and worth $750,000. — The 41-year-old played in 21 games for Arizona last season …
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