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10:30 AM ET, April 1, 2013

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Fox Sports:
Sources: Andrus, Rangers nearing deal  —  The Texas Rangers suffered a disappointing loss on Opening Night, but they appear to be on the verge of a coup with far greater implications.  —  A contract extension for shortstop Elvis Andrus.  —  The Rangers are close to signing Andrus to a new eight-year deal …
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Andrus, Texas agree on eight-year, $120 million extension through 2022  —  HOUSTON — The Rangers and Elvis Andrus have a deal on a $120 million, eight-year extension that will bring Andrus' commitment to $131 million over 10 years.  —  The sides hammered out the agreement during the past couple days.
Discussion: MLB.com, MLB Rumors and HardballTalk
Edward Creech / MLB Rumors:
Red Sox Designate Mauro Gomez For Assignment  —  The Red Sox have announced they have designated infielder Mauro Gomez for assignment.  The move was made to create room on the 40-man roster for Jackie Bradley, Jr. The Red Sox now have ten days to trade, release, or outright Gomez to the minors.
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Jim Hawkins / MLB.com:
De Vries' final start cut short by forearm tightness
Adam Berry / MLB.com:
Scott on DL with strained calf, could be out five weeks  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Luke Scott was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, backdated to March 24, after receiving a cortisone shot in his strained right calf.  —  Scott aggravated his calf Friday after his first at-bat in a Triple …
Discussion: DRaysBay
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Fernandez called up on whirlwind day of transactions  —  Hard-throwing righty summoned because of injuries to Marlins' starting rotation  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jose Fernandez is on Miami's Opening Day roster after all.  —  An unexpected series of events led to the Marlins reversing course on Fernandez …
Ian Duncan / Baltimore Sun:
Bob Turley, former Orioles pitcher, dies  —  Pitched Orioles first home game in Baltimore  —  Bob Turley, a hard-throwing right-hander who won the Orioles' first home game, died of liver cancer early Saturday morning, according to his son Terry Turley.  He was 82.
Associated Press:
Astros Strong in AL Debut, Top Texas in MLB Opener  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Rick Ankiel and the Houston Astros made an impressive debut in the American League, trouncing the Texas Rangers 8-2 Sunday night in the major league opener and giving Bo Porter a win in his first game as manager.
Nick Cafardo / The Boston Globe:
Terry Francona relishes fresh start with Indians  —  Refreshed, energized, and with something to prove, Terry Francona embarks on his third managerial mission, this one as challenging as he's ever had.  —  It's not often that a two-time World Series-winning manager has to step back and restart …
Discussion: MLB Rumors and HardballTalk
Bernie Miklasz / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Bernie: Designated hitter will debut in NL  —  Because you live in a National League town, I'm guessing that you despise the American League's use of the designated hitter.  —  This affront to baseball tradition has been going on for 40 seasons now.  Starting in 1973, and activated …
Discussion: HardballTalk
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB salaries: Yankees, A-Rod reign as cash changes hands  —  HOUSTON - The New York Yankees insist they're in cost-cutting mode, but for the 15th consecutive year they will have Major League Baseball's top opening-day payroll at a record $228.8 million, according to USA TODAY Sports' annual salary survey.
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Nolasco a reliable presence atop Marlins' staff  —  Turnover leaves club with easy call for Opening Day starter against Nationals  —  MIAMI — Seniority made the decision a rather easy one.  Then again, so did Ricky Nolasco's years of service and previous success.
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Adam Berry / MLB.com:
Leyland: Verlander's deal great for club, pitcher, fans  —  ST. PETERSBURG — A day after the Tigers and ace Justin Verlander agreed to a record-breaking contract extension, Detroit manager Jim Leyland chimed in on the idea of having Verlander in a Tigers uniform for, potentially, his entire career.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
 
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Discussion: HardballTalk and CBSSports.com
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Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
David Wright one step closer to being ready for NY Mets Opening Day
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Elena Gustines / New York Times:
Mets and Yankees Share Six Losing Seasons
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Kershaw, Dodgers are talking about possible deal
Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
D-backs confirm Ross to open season on DL
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