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Jim Callis / MLB.com:
Yankees' Bird named Arizona Fall League MVP — 11/1/14: Greg Bird drives a pitch over the center-field wall for a solo shot, giving the East a 1-0 lead — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Greg Bird provided the signature moment of the 2014 Arizona Fall League season, a 450-foot home run during the midseason Fall Stars Game.
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Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Prospect is recognized for his selfless attitude and willingness to be a team player — Patrick Kivlehan was named the winner of the Arizona Fall League's Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award on Saturday. (MiLB) — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Patrick Kivlehan's field of endeavor has changed, but his mindset remains the same.
Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Pairs of Rays, Royals prospects combine for five of game's seven home runs — 11/15/14: Eddie Rosario gives SRR an early lead with a solo homer to right field — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Eddie Rosario's bounce back came quickly and at a perfect time. — Rosario, who lost the batting title …
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John Manuel / Baseball America:
Salt River Claims First Arizona Fall League Title —The Arizona Fall League was created for players such as Eddie Rosario, players who for one reason or another need to make up for lost development time and need extra playing time. — The Twins farmhand missed the first 50 games …
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Associated Press:
MLB All-Stars no-hit in Japan — TOKYO — Hayato Sakamoto and Sho Nakata both hit two-run homers and starter Takahiro Norimoto combined with three relievers on a no-hitter as Japan beat the Major League Baseball All-Stars 4-0 Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in their five-game series.
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Joey Nowak / MLB.com:
Four pitchers send Team Samurai to 4-0 victory and 3-0 Japan Series lead — 11/15/14: Yuji Nishino gets Justin Morneau to ground out to seal the combined no-hitter for Samurai Japan vs. the MLB All-Stars — The team of MLB All-Stars was no-hit by four Samurai Japan pitchers …
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Mariners superstar expected to be sidelined for 3-4 weeks
Mariners superstar expected to be sidelined for 3-4 weeks
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Nick Cafardo / The Boston Globe:
Marlins serious about hooking slugger Giancarlo Stanton — Everyone in baseball has been waiting for the Miami Marlins to make a serious bid to sign Giancarlo Stanton for the long term. Now that a record 13-year, $325 million deal is being discussed for the 25-year-old slugger and perhaps …
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Kevin Draper / Deadspin:
Some Guy Scooped The Baseball Media On The Biggest MLB Contract Ever
Some Guy Scooped The Baseball Media On The Biggest MLB Contract Ever
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Edward Creech / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Tommy La Stella — The Cubs have announced they have acquired infielder Tommy La Stella from the Braves for right-hander Arodys Vizcaino. The two teams also traded 2014-15 international bonus slots: the Cubs receiving the Braves' number four slot ($142K) in exchange for Chicago's second …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks acquire Jeremy Hellickson from Rays — The Diamondbacks took their first step toward reassembling their starting rotation on Friday night, acquiring right-hander Jeremy Hellickson from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a pair of prospects. — Hellickson, 27 …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Acquire Jeremy Hellickson
Diamondbacks Acquire Jeremy Hellickson
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NY Daily News:
Yankees bullpen Brian Cashman's top priority, following model of Kansas City Royals — Bringing back David Robertson is the key piece to contending for Bombers next season, as star-laden lineup no longer the need as Royals and Giants prove in 2014. — It is a very delicate balance …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Joe Maddon impressed with Rays' managerial candidates — The former manager of the Rays is just as curious as the rest of us to see whom the next manager of the Rays will be. — Joe Maddon has been impressed by the 10-man field of candidates the Rays came up with to replace him.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Carlos Zambrano comeback a batty idea? — You hear a lot of absurd rumors at the general managers meetings in Phoenix, but I believe I heard the wackiest one in years this week. — Former Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano was trying to make a comeback again, but this time he was also trying to market himself as a designated hitter.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Notes: Tigers say they won't re-sign Torii Hunter — Outfielder played two seasons in Detroit; Dombrowski informed Hunter of decision after V-Mart signing — Torii Hunter will likely continue to play baseball, but not with the Detroit Tigers. — Tigers general manager/president Dave …
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