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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 — The Mets, Orioles, Padres and Braves have all reportedly talked with the D-Backs about outfielders Justin Upton and/or Jason Kubel, though no team was willing to meet Arizona's initial asking price. — 3:20 pm: The Braves …
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Orioles Pursuing Jason Kubel
Orioles Pursuing Jason Kubel
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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 — Not long after Kevin Youkilis signed with the Yankees, Joba Chamberlain called his new teammate. — Considering the duo's history, including numerous times in which Chamberlain threw pitches in the vicinity of Youkilis' head …
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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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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
The Indians are looking to add a hitter, have a few bucks to spend …
The Indians are looking to add a hitter, have a few bucks to spend …
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Fox Sports:
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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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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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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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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ESPN:
Te'o phone logs show hours of calls to ‘Kekua’ — Manti Te'o and the woman whose picture was used to portray his fake girlfriend appeared in separate television interviews Wednesday to describe their roles in the hoax, while phone records give credence to Te'o's assertion that he spent hours …
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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.