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2:50 PM ET, February 22, 2013

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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
White Sox Acquire Gillaspie, Designate Anderson  —  The White Sox announced that they acquired third baseman Conor Gillaspie from the Giants for minor league right-hander Jeff Soptic.  The White Sox designated infielder Lars Anderson for assignment to create a 40-man roster spot for Gillaspie.
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Fox Sports:
Don't overlook White Sox  —  It's easy to overlook the Chicago White Sox.  The team that once had the bold, brash Ken Williams as general manager and the loud, profane Ozzie Guillen as manager practically has gone mute.  —  Robin Ventura, entering his second season, is leading another tranquil camp.
William S. Paxton / CTPost.com:
Source: SHU expected to name Bobby V new AD  —  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Photo: Frank Franklin II, ASSOCIATED PRESS  —  FAIRFIELD — Bobby Valentine is expected to be named the next athletics director at Sacred Heart University, according to a source.  —  Valentine, a Stamford native …
Fox Sports:
Thome ready to play if he gets a call  —  Know this about Jim Thome: If he is forced into retirement, he is not going to be bitter, and he is not going to complain.  —  Thome, though, does not want to retire.  —  In fact, he is heading to Phoenix early next week to continue his training at Fischer Sports …
Discussion: HardballTalk
David Murphy / Philly.com:
For Worley, trade was a changeup  —  WHETHER OR NOT we realize it, one of the reasons for our fascination with professional sports is that they share so many variables with the lives that we live.  —  You can wake up with a body feeling like a million bucks, a head uncluttered and free …
Discussion: HardballTalk and The Big Lead
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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Inside the Phillies: Nationals don't need motivation from Jimmy Rollins to get ready for 2013
Discussion: HardballTalk and DC Sports Bog
MLB.com:
Final rosters for 2013 World Baseball Classic announced  —  Many of the game's elite will participate in third global tournament, including 45 Major League All-Stars  —  World Baseball Classic, Inc. today announced the final rosters submitted before the February 20th deadline …
Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
Mariano Rivera throws BP  —  TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera cleared another hurdle in his recovery from knee surgery Friday morning when he faced hitters for the first time since his injury.  —  Rivera threw 20 pitches in live batting practice to two hitters …
Discussion: It's About The Money
Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Now reporting for Spring Training: At Bat 13  —  Top sports mobile app launched Thursday with multiple new features  —  Now reporting for Spring Training: MLB.com At Bat 13.  —  The top sports mobile app in each of the past four years was launched on Thursday by Major League Baseball Advanced Media …
Discussion: Redleg Nation
Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Santana's first start pushed back a week, lacking arm strength  —  Johan Santana's first Grapefruit League start will be pushed back to between March 10 and March 15, Sandy Alderson said today at Tradition Field.  —  According to Alderson, Santana is not in any pain, he has no structural damage …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Union boss Michael Weiner: If Mets want to contend, they're going to have to spend  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — If the Mets intend to field a competitive team, the head of the players' union believes that they'll eventually have to start spending again to acquire top talent.
Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
Jennings expects smooth transition to center  —  After playing left last year, 26-year-old moving back to natural position  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Although B.J. Upton departed via free agency during the offseason, the Rays don't have to look too far to find his replacement.
Discussion: DRaysBay
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Nationals To Sign Chris Young  —  The Nationals announced that they have agreed to terms with right-handed starter Chris Young on a minor league deal (Twitter link).  Williams & Connolly represents Young.  —  Young, 33, pitched for the Mets last year.  The 6'1" right-hander missed …
Discussion: HardballTalk and MLB Daily Dish
Fox Sports:
Twins' Morneau is finally healthy  —  There were the concussions that interrupted his 2010 and 2011 seasons.  He underwent surgeries on his neck, left wrist, left knee and right foot amid the neurological haze.  Finally, when Justin Morneau resumed playing first base regularly during …
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Jeff Blair / Globe and Mail:
Jays must be better on basepaths but Gibbons won't corral speedy Reyes
 
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