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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves make offer for Arizona's Upton — Eight weeks after signing B.J. Upton to the biggest free-agent contract in franchise history, the Braves are trying to land his brother, Arizona's Justin Upton, in a trade that could give them one of baseball's most dynamic outfields with a pair of Uptons and Jason Heyward.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
The Braves are said to have increased their pursuit of Justin Upton recently, and sources suggest the Diamondbacks could make a trade involving either Upton or Jason Kubel within the next few days. — Arizona is said to be talking to the Orioles about Kubel, as it tries to decide which outfielder to trade.
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Sources: O's eye Kubel, Porcello — The Baltimore Orioles, quiet all offseason, might finally be turning active. — The Orioles are pursuing a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jason Kubel and also are interested in Detroit Tigers right-hander Rick Porcello, according to major league sources.
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
D-Backs want a decision on Upton or Kubel by Friday
D-Backs want a decision on Upton or Kubel by Friday
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Orioles Pursuing Jason Kubel
Orioles Pursuing Jason Kubel
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Associated Press:
Ex-Brewers OF Morgan to play for Japan team — YOKOHAMA, Japan — Free-agent outfielder Nyjer Morgan has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Central League. — The team says the 32-year-old Morgan will join the BayStars on a one-year-deal worth $1.6 million.
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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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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Joba: Call to new Yankees teammate Youkilis has not been returned
Joba: Call to new Yankees teammate Youkilis has not been returned
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
The Indians are looking to add a hitter, have a few bucks to spend (but not too many bucks) and are considering a reunion with several former longtime Indians. — Jim Thome and Travis Hafner are two of the ex-Indians being considered, among other free agents.
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Marc Topkin / The Heater Feed:
More on latest signings, Scott's possible return
More on latest signings, Scott's possible return
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Sources: Cubs, Hairston agree to deal — The Chicago Cubs, adding another veteran to their outfield, have reached agreement with free agent Scott Hairston on a two-year contract, according to major league sources. — Hairston, 32, figures to platoon with another free-agent signee, Nate Schierholtz, in right field.
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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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Troy Renck / On the Rox:
Jonathan Herrera agrees to contract, avoids arbitration hearing with Rockies — Jonathan Herrera will be able to focus on making the team, not a potential arbitration hearing. The Rockies agreed to a one-year, $900,000 deal with the infielder on Wednesday.
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David Murphy / Philly.com:
Delmon Young, and the potential tragicomedy called the 2013 Phillies — A baseball player, a lawyer and a rabbi walked into Ruben Amaro Jr.'s explanation for signing Delmon Young yesterday, and now a once-proud baseball team enters 2013 as a potential off-Broadway farce.
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Clark Spencer / Fish Bytes:
Marlins sign Kevin Slowey, Mitch Talbot to minor league deals — The Marlins have reeled in two more players hoping to resurrect their big league careers in pitchers Kevin Slowey and Mitch Talbot. The two right-handers — neither of whom has pitched in the majors since 2011 …
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Darren Rovell / MLB:
Cooperstown mayor shrugs off 2013 concerns — Jeff Katz wants everyone to know that Cooperstown will be OK. — The mayor of the small village in upstate New York that houses the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum says not having a living inductee this summer, for the first time since 1965 …
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