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5:15 PM ET, January 22, 2013

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csnphilly.com:
Sources: Phillies seriously considering signing Delmon Young  —  Three weeks before the start of spring training, Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. continues to look to add a corner outfielder to his team.  —  “I think we can [get one before spring training]', Amaro said. ”  We hope to do it.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Phillies Sign Delmon Young  —  The Phillies announced that they signed Delmon Young to a one-year, $750K contract.  The deal includes roster and performance bonuses that could bring the value of the contract to the $3.25MM range, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports (on Twitter).
Fox Sports:
Mariners, Hernandez talk extension  —  The next big contract in baseball?  It could go to Felix Hernandez.  —  The Seattle Mariners continue to talk to Hernandez about an extension, according to major-league sources.  And while no deal is close, the Mariners are at least weighing a four-year, $100 million proposal, sources said.
Russ Smith / splicetoday.com:
Terry Francona Takes the Low Road in New Book  —  The scorned former Red Sox manager just can't resist getting revenge.  —  isportsweb.com  —  The publishing industry is unquestionably turbulent today, but here's something that remains a constant: celebrities or athletes who've attained …
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Chad Finn / Boston Globe:
Interactions with Red Sox players a key part of Terry Francona book with Dan Shaughnessy
Discussion: HardballTalk and the joy of sox
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Inbox: Could Lohse be in Texas uniform this spring?  —  Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers Rangers fans' questions  —  Now that the Rangers have signed Kyle McClellan as a starter, could they still be interested in signing Kyle Lohse?  —  The Rangers are interested in Lohse …
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers sign Murphy, final arb-eligible player
Cincinnati.com:
Major League Baseball's All-Star Game will return to Cincinnati in 2015, baseball sources confirmed.  —  Commissioner Bud Selig is scheduled to make the announcement when he is in town Wednesday to also say that the newest Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy will be built in Cincinnati.
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Reds Sign Dominican Lefty Jacob Constante For $730,000  —  After watching him pitch in the International Prospect League all-star game on Friday, the Reds have signed Dominican lefthander Jacob Constante for $730,000.  —  Constante, who turns 19 in March, is 6-foot-3, 215 pounds and threw 92-94 mph …
Laura C. Morel / Tampa Bay Times:
Former Rays player Elijah Dukes arrested in Tampa  —  TAMPA — Former Rays outfielder Elijah Dukes was arrested Monday night, apparently for failing to appear in court on several drug and traffic charges, jail records show.  —  Dukes, 28, was arrested by Tampa police officers near 31st Avenue E and 20th Street N about 11:30 p.m.
Discussion: HardballTalk and CBSSports.com
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Rockies looking at Pavano, Lowe for rotation  —  Club has already added righties Batista, Volstad on Minor League deals  —  DENVER — After signing Miguel Batista over the weekend and reportedly reaching an agreement with Chris Volstad on Monday, the Rockies are pushing for two other veterans …
Discussion: HardballTalk and MLB Daily Dish
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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Mets Sign Pedro Feliciano  —  The Mets announced that they have signed Pedro Feliciano to a minor league deal.  The deal includes an invite to major league spring training.  —  Feliciano, 36, is coming off a two-year, $8MM deal he signed with the Yankees.
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Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Mets sign LHP Pedro Feliciano to minors deal
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Ryan Lawrence / Philly.com:
Charlie Manuel visits Roy Halladay, Ryan Howard and scouts Chase Utley, too  —  In three weeks and two days, Charlie Manuel will stroll along the diamonds at the Carpenter Complex as pitchers and catchers take part in their first workouts of the spring.  —  But Manuel has already made a trip …
Discussion: Phillies Nation
Fox Sports:
Liriano agrees to revised contract  —  Yes, Francisco Liriano will be a Pittsburgh Pirate.  —  The free-agent left-hander and the Pirates have finalized their two-year deal, agreeing to adjusted terms after Liriano suffered a broken right arm over the holidays, according to major-league sources.
Steven Marcus / Newsday:
Matt Harvey expects success and a big role in rotation  —  R.A. Dickey has left for Toronto, leaving a major opening in the Mets' starting rotation.  Is Matt Harvey, 23, confident enough to believe he not only can land a spot at the top of the rotation but assume the role of ace?  —  Eventually, yes.
Discussion: Metsblog
Maury Brown / The Biz of Baseball:
Proposed Wrigley Field Renovations  —  Proposed $300 million Renovation  —  Details released on Jan 20, 2013 during Cubs Convention  — Proposed funding: (Private) $300 million  — Renovation to:  — Concourses  — Outer façade  — Added restaurants  — Updates to club level
Discussion: Chicago Tribune and HardballTalk
 
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