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11:00 AM ET, March 6, 2013

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CSN Chicago:
White Sox, Sale have discussed extension  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — White Sox pitcher Chris Sale confirmed Tuesday his representatives have had discussions with the club about a contract extension.  —  Sale, who is about to enter his second season as a starting pitcher, was an All-Star in 2012 …
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Inside the Phillies: Torched by Dominicans, Cole Hamels is no fan of WBC  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - This just in: The Phillies are not the best baseball team in the world.  —  In fact, they looked more like one of those college teams invited to play a big-league club early in spring training during …
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Associated Press:
Ramirez Leads Dominican Team in Romp Over Phillies
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Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Slotted at DH, Pujols in lineup for spring debut  —  Angels slugger ahead of schedule by a week, but knee not yet 100 percent  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — Albert Pujols is back in action.  The three-time Most Valuable Player and nine-time All-Star will be in the lineup at designated hitter …
MLB.com:
Nats, Angels get early nods in Power Rankings  —  Defending-champion Giants, offensively deeper Tigers lurk just behind top two teams  —  This time last year, the Phillies and the Marlins were predicted by many experts and fans to win the National League East.  The Nationals were not considered championship material.
Discussion: Redleg Nation
Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Gibson's choice to drop DH displeases Reds' Baker  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — D-backs manager Kirk Gibson and Reds manager Dusty Baker had a testy discussion when they met at home plate for the exchange of lineup cards prior to Monday's game.  —  Baker had wanted to use Shin-Soo Choo …
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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
D-backs send Ross to undergo MRI on calf
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Ex-UGA pitcher Alex Wood impresses in Braves camp  —  TAMPA - The Braves were pleasantly surprised when hard-throwing left-hander Alex Wood from the University of Georgia was still available when it was their turn to pick in the second round of the June draft.
Discussion: Talking Chop
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Mechanical flaw in delivery troubling Rays' Matt Moore  —  FORT MYERS — Rays LHP Matt Moore said it's too early in the spring to be concerned with how hard he is, or isn't, throwing the ball.  But he definitely is not pleased that it isn't going where he wants.
Discussion: MLB.com and DRaysBay
Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Sox prospect Britton arrested on DUI charge  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boston Red Sox pitcher Drake Britton, a 23-year-old in his first big-league camp, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, driving under the influence and property damage, according to the Lee County Sheriff's office.
Patrick Saunders / On the Rox:
Rockies Recap: Rockies 6, Cubs 3: Francis sharp, Rosario homers  —  Rockies veteran left-hander Jeff Francis delivers a pitch against the Cubs Tuesday at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Francis threw four scoreless innings, allowing one hit.  —  At Salt River Fields
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Inbox: Could injuries bring Lohse into picture?  —  Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers Rangers' fans questions  —  Free agent starter Kyle Lohse is still on the market.  Are the Rangers interested in signing the right-hander?  (AP)  —  With the loss of Martin Perez and other early developments …
Danny Knobler / CBSSports.com:
Tigers now want to trade for a closer, but it won't be easy  —  Spring training trades aren't easy.  Spring training trades for closers might be even tougher.  —  But the Tigers now realize they have little choice.  —  With hard-throwing rookie Bruce Rondon already showing he can't handle the job …
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Stubbs embracing fresh start with Indians  —  New team, new position and new spot in batting order for outfielder  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Drew Stubbs needed some time to figure out how he felt after receiving that phone call in December.  The Reds were the only team he knew.
 
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