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10:45 PM ET, January 29, 2013

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Tim Elfrink / Miami New Times:
A Miami Clinic Supplies Drugs to Sports Biggest Names  —  Open the neat spreadsheet and scroll past the listing of local developers, prominent attorneys, and personal trainers.  You'll find a lengthy list of nicknames: Mostro, Al Capone, El Cacique, Samurai, Yukon, Mohamad, Felix Cat, and D.R.
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ESPN:
Sources: Yanks trying to void A-Rod's contract  —  The New York Yankees are exploring multiple avenues in an attempt to void their contract with Alex Rodriguez based on new allegations of illegal performance-enhancing drug use reported by a Miami newspaper, but the odds may be against their ability to do it.
Tim Elfrink / Riptide 2.0:
The A-Rod Files: Every Mention of the Yankees Slugger in Tony Bosch's Records  —  This week, New Times takes you inside Biogenesis, an anti-aging clinic in Coral Gables run by Miami entrepreneur Anthony Bosch.  His name is familiar to sports fans because he and his father, Dr. Pedro Bosch …
Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Yankees Working To Void Alex Rodriguez's Contract
Discussion: HardballTalk and Bluebird Banter
ESPN:   Report: Miami PED lists revealed
Paul Hagen / MLB.com:
Several big leaguers on Miami clinic's PED notes
Jay Schreiber / New York Times:
Report Links Rodriguez and Others to Clinic and P.E.D.'s
Discussion: HardballTalk and Deadspin
Amanda Comak / Washington Times:
DEVELOPING: Gio Gonzalez among several big-name players linked to Miami drug clinic in report
Greg Johns / MLB.com:
Mariners reportedly close to deal with Shoppach  —  SEATTLE — Veteran catcher Kelly Shoppach is in Seattle meeting with Mariners officials and is scheduled to take a physical on Wednesday, according to a baseball source, as the club continues looking to add depth behind the plate.
Discussion: U.S.S. Mariner and HardballTalk
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Mariners To Sign Kelly Shoppach
Evan Drellich / MLB.com:
Atchison doesn't foresee a return to Boston  —  BOSTON — Free-agent reliever Scott Atchison, who was in the Red Sox bullpen from 2010-12, threw his first full-fledged bullpen of the winter on Monday, and this week he expects to announce what team he'll be pitching for in '13.
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Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Mets sign RHP Scott Atchison to minors deal
Discussion: Boston Globe
Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Angels add Coello on Minor League deal
MLB.com:
MLB.com's Top 100 Prospect list  —  MLB.com's 2013 Top 100 Prospects list is being counted down live on MLB.com and MLB Network.  The entire list, with video, photos, stats, scouting reports and grades will be available on MLBPipeline.com at 10 p.m. ET.  Here's a look at the players who have been unveiled so far:
Tom Singer / MLB.com:
Bucs' non-roster invitees list includes familiar names  —  Prospects Cole, Taillon to be joined by veterans Liriano, Hawpe in Spring Training  —  In 2011, Joe Beimel converted the opportunity into becoming the primary lefty in the Pirates' bullpen for the first half of the season.
Discussion: Pirates Prospects and Bucs Dugout
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Despite Mets' secret visit, Bourn deal a long shot  —  It remains a long shot — a bunch of moons aligning just right — but the Mets have not given up on being Bourn winners.  —  To that end, general manager Sandy Alderson and assistant GM John Ricco travelled to Houston last week …
Fox Sports:
Will Verlander pitch in the Classic?  —  Though Andy Pettitte has been known to change his mind, he will not participate in the World Baseball Classic, according to major league sources.  The news is not exactly a surprise, considering that Pettitte is 40 and preparing for perhaps his farewell season with the New York Yankees.
Todd Zolecki / The Zo Zone:
So What's Manuel's Lineup?  —  So, if everybody is healthy, what do you think Charlie Manuel's Opening Day lineup will be?  —  That's a big if, obviously.  Chase Utley hasn't played in a single Grapefruit League game since 2010 and Delmon Young could miss the first couple weeks of the season because of an injured ankle.
Mandy Housenick / The Phillies Files:
Phillie announces his retirement  —  I can still remember the look on Brian Schneider's face when he stood in the Phillies' clubhouse after he signed as a free agent before the 2010 season.  —  I've seen smiles and excitement from players who were eager to get a fresh start …
Discussion: MLB Rumors and HardballTalk
 
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