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11:25 AM ET, January 14, 2013

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Fox Sports:
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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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
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.
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mets resume trade talks for Diamondbacks' Justin Upton
Discussion: Metsblog, New York Post and MLB Rumors
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.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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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.
Discussion: Metsblog and New York Post
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).
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.
miami.marlins.mlb.com:
Marlins Job Fair  —  Location: … Dates/Times:  —  Event Staff and Part-Time Positions Available!  —  The Marlins will be hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, January 15th from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. at Marlins Park, located at 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125.  As the Marlins prepare …
Discussion: Fish Tank blog and HardballTalk
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 …
Discussion: Metsblog and MLB Daily Dish
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 …
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.
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 …
Discussion: HardballTalk
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
Discussion: Over the Monster and Boston Herald
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 …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
 
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