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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dodgers president and owner predict a dynasty — PHOENIX — It was a dirty, low-down trick. And it was brilliant. — Los Angeles Dodgers president Stan Kasten, sitting in the bar at the owners' meetings last August with club CEO Mark Walter, saw Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino on the other side of the room.
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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Carl Crawford (elbow) shut down — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Carl Crawford is experiencing nerve irritation in the area of his surgically repaired left elbow and has been shut down from throwing or hitting for at least a week, jeopardizing his chances of being ready by Opening Day.
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Red Sox Monster and Associated Press
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
From rookies to legends, Koufax leaves mark on camp — Special advisor to chairman provides knowledge of game, link to Dodgers' past — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Sandy has left the building. — In Elvis fashion, Sandy Koufax finished his initial 10-day Spring Training assignment as special advisor …
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ESPN
Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Reliever Cassevah elects free agency — TEMPE, Ariz. — Reliever Bobby Cassevah elected free agency on Friday. — Cassevah, who was out of options, cleared waivers on Thursday and had 72 hours to decide whether to accept an assignment to the Minor Leagues.
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Trout a bargain for Halos now, but not for long — Outfielder set for fascinating second year, for reasons business- and ball-related — Vernon Wells will make $24.6 million this year. — Mike Trout will make less than $1 million. — What a world, huh?
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MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Napoli Has RBI Single in Red Sox Debut vs Pirates — FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Mike Napoli was tested immediately at first base in his spring training debut with the Red Sox. — Darren Ford bunted the first pitch of the game, but Napoli fielded the ball and won a race to the bag …
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Associated Press:
Lackey Labors as Red Sox Rout Pirates 16-6
Lackey Labors as Red Sox Rout Pirates 16-6
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Boston Globe, Over the Monster and Camden Chat
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
WILL MIDDLEBROOKS OFFERS RED SOX AN UNCOMFORTABLE REMINDER
WILL MIDDLEBROOKS OFFERS RED SOX AN UNCOMFORTABLE REMINDER
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John Fay / Cincinnati Reds:
Mark Prior in camp with the Reds — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The minor leaguers reported to camp today. Among them was Mark Prior. — Yes, that Mark Prior. — Prior, a 32-year-old right-hander, has not pitched in the majors since 2006 because of shoulder problems. He's made several comeback attempts since.
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Adam Berry / MLB.com:
Halladay showing promising signs of return to form — Ace stays focused during Phillies' big innings, getting feel for sinkers, cutters — TAMPA, Fla. — It might not yet be the time to proclaim that Roy Halladay is back to normal — to say that he's a completely different pitcher …
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Crashburn Alley and HardballTalk
Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
David Wright continues to be seen as NY Mets clubhouse leader as he prepares to join Team USA for World Baseball Classic — After three at-bats against the Detroit Tigers on Friday, the third baseman changed out of his Mets uniform. The next time he steps on a field, he will be in Arizona, wearing a Team USA jersey.
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Metsblog
Matthew Berry / ESPN:
Consider the facts — Let's make a trade, me and you. — I'm gonna trade you “Player 1.” Player 1 is an on-base machine, top 10 in baseball in walk percentage and the leader at his position in pitches per plate appearance. He improved his home run and runs totals, as well as his slugging percentage …
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Al's Ramblings
Jane Lee / MLB.com:
A's tab Anderson to start Opening Day — After strong finish to injury-shortened 2012 campaign, southpaw to face M's — MESA, Ariz. — A's manager Bob Melvin came to reporters with an announcement Thursday morning, and he did not waste any time delivering it.
Discussion:
Athletics Nation
Mike Puma / New York Post:
‘Last chance’ vet hoping to land with Amazin's — PORT ST. LUCIE — If this Byrd doesn't fly north with the Mets, he expects to be roadkill. — “I kind of look at it as a last chance,” Marlon Byrd said yesterday. “If I don't make this team, I don't see many other chances in baseball.
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MLB Rumors, HardballTalk and Metsblog
Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
GM: Yankees made ‘significant’ offer to Cano — TAMPA, Fla. — The New York Yankees have “made a significant offer” to Robinson Cano in an attempt to avoid getting into a bidding war for the All-Star second baseman's services this winter, according to general manager Brian Cashman.
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NESN.com
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Bryan Hoch / Bombers Beat:
Yankees have made “significant offer” to Robinson Cano
Yankees have made “significant offer” to Robinson Cano
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