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Alex Rodriguez unlikely to return to Yankees, sources say, as third baseman is dealing with new drug scandal and lengthy hip surgery rehab — Even before the latest steroid allegations surfaced, Yankee officials had already privately begun preparing for the likelihood that Rodriguez …
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Tim Keown / ESPN:
Bud Selig could send message — Severe punishment for A-Rod could signal end of era, warn others — On second thought, maybe the steroid era isn't over. Our idea of the steroid era might have ended, along with the antiquated idea of guys sharing a bathroom stall to inject Winstrol …
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Bob Klapisch / NorthJersey.com:
A-Rod's lasting legacy is as an all-time cheater — Say goodbye to Alex Rodriguez and whatever good memories you have of this disgraced slugger, assuming there are any left to conjure. A-Rod has been linked (again) to performance-enhancing drugs, as recently as last season …
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Fox Sports:
Exit strategy for A-Rod — The Yankees probably cannot void Alex Rodriguez's contract, and they might not even need to try. — A-Rod just might void himself. — Specifically, Rodriguez might find a doctor who says he is suffering from a career-ending injury, collect the $114 million remaining on his contract and never play again.
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MLB.com:
Padres agree to terms with INF Chase Headley on one-year contract for 2013 season — SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres today announced that they have agreed to terms with infielder Chase Headley on a one-year contract for the 2013 season. Executive Vice President/General Manager Josh Byrnes made the announcement.
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Padres, Headley agree to $8.575M deal for '13 — SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres avoided arbitration with third baseman Chase Headley on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year, $8.575 million deal with the 2012 Silver Slugger and Gold Glove winner. — Headley, who finished fifth …
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Breaking down MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects — It's the moment everyone has been waiting for: MLB.com's 2013 Top 100 Prospects list is now available for perusal and dissection. Let the debate begin! — Lists like this are made to get people talking and arguing.
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Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
Bundy ranked No. 2 among Top 100 Prospects
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Evan Drellich / MLB.com:
Kalish's shoulder surgery successful — Young outfielder unlikely to be ready for Spring Training — BOSTON — Ryan Kalish's right shoulder surgery on Tuesday was successful, the Red Sox announced Wednesday. — Dr. Lewis Yocum performed the procedure, a right shoulder arthroscopy and posterior labrum repair, in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press:
Mariners agree to one-year deal with RHP Kelley — SEATTLE — Shawn Kelley and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $935,000, one-year contract that avoids salary arbitration. — The team announced the deal Wednesday. — Kelley gets a raise from $610,000 last season …
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Mets To Sign LaTroy Hawkins — The Mets have signed LaTroy Hawkins to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale (on Twitter). — The 40-year-old Hawkins was effective in 42 innings for the Angels last season, pitching to a 3.64 ERA, 4.9 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9.
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Baseball America:
2013 San Francisco Giants Top 10 Prospects … The Giants strived for more than a half-century to win their first World Series title in San Francisco. They didn't make their faithful wait nearly as long for the next parade down Market Street. — The road was far more treacherous than in 2010.
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Cash Kruth / MLB.com:
Schneider reportedly retires after 13 years — Catcher Brian Schneider — who caught 13 years with the Expos/Nationals organization, Mets and Phillies — has decided to retire, according to his hometown newspaper, the Allentown Morning Call, on Tuesday. — Schneider, 36, caught …
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Mandy Housenick / The Phillies Files:
Phillie saying goodbye to baseball
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Pettitte passes on chance to pitch for Team USA — NEW YORK — Andy Pettitte will remain in Yankees camp this spring, passing on an opportunity to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. — The 40-year-old Pettitte informed the Yankees that he would not appear on manager Joe Torre's roster …
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