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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Mike Napoli, despite avascular necrosis in hip, signs with Red Sox — Newly signed Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli said he never has experienced symptoms from a very serious hip condition known as avascular necrosis, which he says was diagnosed during the physical he took for the team last month.
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Surviving Grady and The Soxaholix
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Mike Napoli officially signs with Boston Red Sox, who designate Chris Carpenter for assignment — The Boston Red Sox on Tuesday made the signing of first baseman/catcher Mike Napoli official, confirming the one-year deal while designating right-hander Chris Carpenter for assignment to make room on the roster.
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Over the Monster and Union-News
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Mike Napoli has avascular necrosis of hip joints — Mike Napoli was officially introduced on a conference call moments ago. He agreed to a one-year deal for $5 million with an incentive package of $8 million more if he stays healthy based on plate appearances.
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CBSSports.com
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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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain still waiting for Bombers' new third baseman Kevin Youkilis to return his welcoming phone call — Chamberlain had a longtime feud with Youkilis, who signed a one-year deal in December, while the infielder was on the Red Sox
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Boston Globe and HardballTalk
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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The Good Phight, Bless You Boys, Phillies Nation, Baseball Nation, HardballTalk, Philliesflow.com, MLB Daily Dish and MLB Rumors
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Phillies Sign Delmon Young
Phillies Sign Delmon Young
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The Crawfish Boxes, The Good Phight, Phillies Nation and HardballTalk
Fox Sports:
Giants, Posey not rushing new deal — Good luck to the San Francisco Giants trying to figure out what catcher Buster Posey is worth long term. — It's not a stretch to imagine Posey replacing Derek Jeter as the game's standard-bearer. Heck, the 25-year-old Posey already is more accomplished …
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MLB Rumors and It's About The Money
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mets' top prospect Zack Wheeler has drive, confidence to meet big expectations — Mets pitching prospect Zack Wheeler sits atop his oversized red truck at the East Paulding County High School baseball field in Powder Springs, Ga. (Jan. 21, 2013) — Lifted pickup trucks dominate the roadways here like minivans on the Meadowbrook.
Greg Johns / MLB.com:
Griffey to be inducted into Mariners Hall of Fame — SEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr., considered by most to be the greatest player to don a Mariners uniform, will be inducted into the club's Hall of Fame on Aug. 10, the team announced Tuesday. — Griffey, who retired from baseball on June 2 …
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Lookout Landing and Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Danny Wild / MiLB News Index:
Q&A: Austin embraces position, past — Yankees ‘mega-prospect’ overcame cancer, idolized Jeter — The Yankees have taken a quiet approach when it comes to making big moves ahead of the 2013 season, mostly due to cost-cutting measures, but a hoard of young talent at the lower levels of the Minors could bolster the club's future.
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It's About The Money and WasWatching.com
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Marc Topkin / The Heater Feed:
More on latest signings, Scott's possible return — From today's print edition: — ST. PETERSBURG - As the Rays continue the search for a DH that looks like it may bring them back to Luke Scott , they added some depth, and interesting storylines, Tuesday by signing several veterans …
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HardballTalk
Tom Singer / MLB.com:
Liriano reportedly broke arm in bathroom fall — The Pirates hope Francisco Liriano can recover from a broken right arm and bolster their rotation in 2013. (AP) — The mystery of Francisco Liriano's broken right arm received some unsubstantiated clarification recently with a newspaper …
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Bucs Dugout and HardballTalk
Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers, Time Warner Cable have a deal — Adrian Gonzalez and the Dodgers will be on Time Warner Cable after next season. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times / January 22, 2013) — The Dodgers have agreed with Time Warner Cable on a new television contract that will provide the team …
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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.