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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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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mets GM Sandy Alderson gets a look at reliever Brian Wilson, source says — Mets general manager Sandy Alderson watched former Giants closer Brian Wilson throw during a workout at UCLA on Saturday, sources confirmed Sunday, though it's still unclear whether the team will offer him a big-league contract.
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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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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
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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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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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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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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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Kearns set to come back to Marlins on Minors pact — MIAMI — Some experienced depth appears to be returning to the Marlins. — Austin Kearns will sign a Minor League contract with the Marlins with an invitation to Spring Training, according to the Miami Herald.
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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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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Rubby De La Rosa of Boston Red Sox learned his changeup from Pedro Martinez — Rubby De La Rosa went 3-4 with a 3.71 ERA in 60 2/3 innings for the Dodgers in 2011. — Is it possible that Pedro Martinez is the gift that keeps on giving to the Boston Red Sox?
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Jackie Bradley, Red Sox prospect, preparing for opportunity
Jackie Bradley, Red Sox prospect, preparing for opportunity
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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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