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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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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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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 (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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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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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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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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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Mike Napoli has avascular necrosis of hip joints
Mike Napoli has avascular necrosis of hip joints
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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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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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Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers near TV rights deal with Time Warner Cable — Time Warner Cable could pay the Dodgers $7 billion to $8 billion over the 20-year deal. It's a blow to Fox Sports, the team's current broadcaster. — The Dodgers' new TV deal would help cover its recent spending spree, including a six-year …
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Baseball Prospectus:
Understanding the Umpire-Manager Arguments of 2012 — “First, never curse an umpire. Curse the call, say it was a bleeping bad call, but never call the umpire a name. Try not to get personal.” —Earl Weaver, Weaver on Strategy — “People always want to know whether there's a magic word.
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