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Greg Johns / MLB.com:
Mariners reiterate no extension imminent for Felix — Club insists reports of long-term deal with ace are not founded — SEATTLE — Despite the flood of national reports on Thursday saying Felix Hernandez and the Mariners had agreed to a seven-year, $175 million contract …
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M's taking big risk with Felix deal
M's taking big risk with Felix deal
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw have mutual interest in pact, GM says
Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw have mutual interest in pact, GM says
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Leaner Lynn turns heads at Cards camp — • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285 — JUPITER, Fla. • Cardinals righthander Lance Lynn, who was challenged and helped by the club to improve his fitness level during the offseason, arrived at the team's complex Friday …
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright, Garcia focus on present
Wainwright, Garcia focus on present
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Doug Miller / MLB.com:
Mark Prior in the present tense — Former big league ace has found virtue in quest to return to the Majors — The sun is hot on top of a hill in San Diego and the house is white, so white that it looks perfect. A late-model 1990s sedan stops in the middle of the quiet street …
Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Friday morning Orioles observations: Saunders, Jurrjens, arbitration … Now that former Orioles left-hander Joe Saunders has reportedly agreed to terms with the Mariners on a one-year deal, we know who is not going to be in Sarasota when spring training opens next week.
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Yanks discuss contract extension with Cano — NEW YORK — Managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said on Friday that the Yankees have spoken with second baseman Robinson Cano about a contract extension. — “There's been a conversation or two,” Steinbrenner told reporters in Tampa …
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
THE HGH COMMENT: CURT SCHILLING EXPLAINS INCIDENT, WHY HE'S TALKING ABOUT IT — FORT MYERS, Fla. — When Major League Baseball called Curt Schilling on Thursday night, he admitted to offering misleading statements ... 4 1/2 years ago. — But as for this week's claim that a member …
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Boras to open Miami gym for clients — How fed up is Scott Boras, one of baseball's most powerful agents, with the accessibility of performance-enhancing drugs in South Florida? — So fed up that Boras intends to open a private multi-million dollar sports fitness center for his clients who train in South Florida by next year.
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards sign Freese to one-year deal — • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285 — JUPITER, Fla. • The Cardinals and 2011 World Series MVP David Freese have agreed to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration, an official confirmed.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Diamondbacks To Extend Aaron Hill — The Diamondbacks officially announced that they've extended second baseman Aaron Hill through 2016. The deal is valued at $35MM, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney, who first reported the agreement (on Twitter). The Legacy Agency represents Hill.
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Jane Lee / MLB.com:
A's don't mind leaving underdog role behind — Surprise AL West champions looking to carry momentum into 2013 — OAKLAND — Hefty expectations will naturally surround the American League West defending champion Athletics this spring. — “It's better than having no expectations,” …
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Latest on Bourn: Mets still interested, says Alderson — The Mets still have interest in free-agent OF Michael Bourn, the team's GM, Sandy Alderson, said in a chat with fans on MLB.com yesterday. — “For us, he would be a very nice fit,” Alderson said of Bourn, since he'd add speed to the lineup and improve the team's defense.
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors:
Mariners Agree To Terms With Joe Saunders — FRIDAY, 5:30pm: Saunders' deal includes a mutual option for 2014 and is worth $6.5MM with an additional $1MM in incentives in year one, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter). — 2:21pm: Saunders will obtain about $7MM from the Mariners …
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