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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
D-Backs GM Towers won't take less for Upton after nixed Mariners deal
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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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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mets GM Sandy Alderson gets a look at reliever Brian Wilson, source says
Mets GM Sandy Alderson gets a look at reliever Brian Wilson, source says
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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Mets Showing Strong Interest In Brian Wilson
Mets Showing Strong Interest In Brian Wilson
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Rizzo to play for Italy in World Baseball Classic — CHICAGO — Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will play for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. — The Classic rosters will be officially released on Thursday, but Rizzo confirmed on Monday that he will join the Italian team.
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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Pujols may play in Classic, but not Trout, Hamilton
Pujols may play in Classic, but not Trout, Hamilton
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Jayson Stark / MLB:
Sources: Interpreters OK on mound — When the Texas Rangers decide this season that it's time to go to the mound to talk with Yu Darvish, the manager or pitching coach won't necessarily be trotting out there alone. — Baseball owners approved a rule change last week, several sources have told ESPN …
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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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Joey Nowak / MLB.com:
Dickey, Kimbrel, Pettitte set to pitch for USA — Some of the latest players to commit to playing for Team USA in this year's World Baseball Classic include the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, one of the game's most experienced left-handers and one of baseball's best young relievers.
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Bill Brink / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates agree to terms with Karstens — The Pirates and right-handed pitcher Jeff Karstens have agreed to a one-year major league contract, according to a source. — Karstens, 30, was non-tendered by the club this offseason when the team acquired catcher Russell Martin.
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Mark Sheldon / Mark My Word:
Izturis signed, camp invites — The Reds on Monday announced 15 Spring Training non-roster invites. One of the more newsworthy is they signed veteran SS Cesar Izturis to a minor league deal. — Here is the full list: RHP Nick Christiani, LHP Wilkin De La Rosa, RHP Justin Freeman …
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Joe Capozzi / Fish Tank blog:
Marlins Park will host ‘Winter Warm Up’ on Feb. 9, replacing Fanfest — The Marlins today released details of their annual promotional event where fans can buy individual game tickets and meet Marlins players. — Miami Marlins Winter Warm Up, which will replace the event that had been called Fanfest …
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Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
O's, Hunter agree to terms, avoiding arbitration — BALTIMORE — The Orioles came to terms with right-hander Tommy Hunter on Monday afternoon, agreeing to a one-year, $1.82 million contract for 2013 that allows the two sides to avoid arbitration. — The 26-year-old Hunter …
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Scouting reports for the Top 10 Prospects (How to subscribe) … When the Brewers were foundering in late July amid a bullpen crisis, GM Doug Melvin decided it was time to trade Zack Greinke, who had spurned overtures to sign a contract extension. — Melvin figured it best to recoup …
Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Baseball America ranks the Cardinals' top 10 prospects — • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285 — TOWER GROVE • The current issue of Baseball America arrived at my doorstep over the weekend, and a few pages before the magazine revealed its top 10 prospects …
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