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Nationals get Doug Fister in trade — The Washington Nationals acquired pitcher Doug Fister in a Monday night trade with the Detroit Tigers — In exchange, the Nationals sent infielder Steve Lombardozzi, left-hander Ian Krol and minor league lefty Robbie Ray to the Tigers.
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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
Nationals Steal Doug Fister From Tigers — The Tigers have six good starting pitchers, if you believe that Drew Smyly should be able to transition back to starting after a successful pitstop in the bullpen. Steamer projects all five of their current starters for at least +3 WAR next year …
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Chris Cotillo / MLB Daily Dish:
Nationals acquire Doug Fister from Tigers
Nationals acquire Doug Fister from Tigers
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins make offer to catcher Saltalamacchia — No comment from club; free agent helped Boston claim 2013 championship — MIAMI — Maybe the Marlins are prepared to make a splash on the free-agent market after all. — According to the Miami Herald, Miami is one of three teams vying …
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Barry Jackson / Sports Buzz:
10 p.m. update: Marlins in mix for Red Sox catcher; Philbin, Sherman, Coyle address Dolphins issues — 10 p.m. update: The Marlins are one of three teams in the mix to sign Red Sox free agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, an official in touch with the team's front office told us earlier this evening.
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SF Giants minor leaguers injured in Arizona car crash — Sponsored Links — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A Scottsdale, Ariz., fire official says four people with the San Francisco Giants' minor league team were injured in a Tuesday morning crash. — Battalion Chief Rod Thompson says the four …
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Mariners Close To Deal With Willie Bloomquist — 11:44am: Bloomquist's deal is expected to be a two-year pact in the $5-6MM range, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic (on Twitter). — 10:49am: The Mariners are nearing a deal with free agent utility player Willie Bloomquist …
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Dave / U.S.S. Mariner:
Mariners to Sign Willie Bloomquist
Mariners to Sign Willie Bloomquist
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Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Yanks make offer to Hiroki Kuroda — NEW YORK — The Yankees have extended an offer to starter Hiroki Kuroda in an attempt to entice the right-hander to pitch one more season in the Bronx instead of retiring or returning to Japan to play, a source with knowledge of the discussions told ESPNNewYork.com.
Steve Dilbeck / Los Angeles Times:
Nomar Garciaparra joins Dodgers broadcasting crew — Nomar Garciaparra, who attended Bellflower-St. John Bosco High School and played three seasons for the Dodgers, has been hired as a commentator for the Dodgers' new regional sports network SportsNet LA. (Steven Senne / Associated Press / March 10, 2010)
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Shi Davidi / Sportsnet.ca:
Navarro signing means Arencibia all but gone — TORONTO - J.P. Arencibia's time with the Toronto Blue Jays is on the verge of running out. — Three sources told sportsnet.ca that general manager Alex Anthopoulos will non-tender the 27-year-old ahead of Monday's midnight deadline if a trade partner doesn't emerge.
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Blue Jays Sign Dioner Navarro
Blue Jays Sign Dioner Navarro
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T.R. Sullivan / Postcards From Elysian Fields:
Suzuki could be Soto's partner as Rangers catching duo — With more catchers coming off the market, the Rangers are looking at Kurt Suzuki to partner with Geovany Soto behind the plate for them in 2014. — Suzuki was the Athletics starting catcher from 2008-12 before being traded to the Nationals.
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Rekha Muddaraj / KHOU-TV:
Reliant security guards say they were fired for taking photos with Tom Brady — HOUSTON - Two security guards working Sunday's Houston Texans game claim they were fired after taking a picture with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. — Joel Williams, who was working security at Reliant Stadium …
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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Pirates mourn passing of 24-year-old outfielder — Chambers died in sleep over weekend; spent five seasons in organization — Minor League outfielder Evan Chambers passed away in his sleep over the weekend, leaving the Pirates organization in mourning on Monday over the loss of a talented player and beloved teammate.
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Reds said to have cut ties with outfielder Paul — Deadline passes; club announcement expected regarding arbitration-eligible players — CINCINNATI — The Reds did not offer a 2014 contract to arbitration-eligible outfielder Xavier Paul before Monday's deadline, The Associated Press reported.
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