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Andy McCulloughthe / Kansas City Star:
SURPRISE, ARIZ. — The question did not become The Question until hours after Alex Gordon braked at third base. When he walked off the diamond of Kauffman Stadium, after the final out in the final inning of the final game of the World Series, Gordon did not ponder the wisdom of Mike Jirschele's stop sign.
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Jeff / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers could pick up Adrian Beltre option for 2016 — Third baseman Adrian Beltre and general manager Jon Daniels both want the Texas Rangers to be the last team in a career that should lead Beltre to the Hall of Fame, and work toward that goal could begin shortly.
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Alex SpeierGLOBE / BostonGlobe.com:
Red Sox GM Ben Cherington ‘in good shape’ with extended contract — FORT MYERS, Fla. — John Farrell isn't the only key Red Sox management figure with a contract that runs beyond the 2015 season. — According to multiple major league sources, general manager Ben Cherington has a contract that extends beyond 2015.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees manager Joe Girardi is open to two closers — TAMPA — Dellin Betances? Andrew Miller? Both? Welcome to the Yankees' closer situation. — Last year, David Robertson had a seamless transition as Mariano Rivera's successor, but the Yankees enter this spring without a clear-cut answer at the closer spot.
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Another Yoan Moncada workout draws Hank Steinbrenner
Another Yoan Moncada workout draws Hank Steinbrenner
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Amanda Comak / Curly W Live:
Nationals exercise 2016 option on contract of Manager Matt Williams — Facebook: Nationals — Your browser does not support iframes. — The Washington Nationals exercised the 2016 club option on manager Matt Williams' contract on Saturday, solidifying the 2014 BBWAA National League Manager …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Sign Brandon Beachy — The Dodgers have announced that they've signed righty Brandon Beachy to a one-year deal. Beachy will receive $2.75MM, and the Dodgers will get a club option for 2016 that can be worth between $3MM and $6MM depending on how much Beachy pitches in 2015.
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Peralta behind schedule due to right-shoulder discomfort — 7/2/14: Joel Peralta pitches a scoreless frame vs. the Yankees, tying him with Esteban Yan for the most appearances by a Rays pitcher — GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Dodgers are already without closer Kenley Jansen because of foot surgery …
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Mark Sheldon / Mark My Word:
Votto arrives in camp — Reds first baseman Joey Votto arrived to Reds camp a little early on Saturday, ahead of Monday's full-squad report date. Votto spoke with the media and was asked about a variety of topics — including his health after he missed 100 games last season with a distal strain …
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Ryan Lawrence / Philly.com:
‘Fan favorite’ Papelbon seems to soften over leaving Phillies' — CLEARWATER, Fla. - After playing catch and running through pitcher's fielding practice on the second day of camp yesterday, Jonathan Papelbon changed into his street clothes and asked a media relations representative a question.
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Chris Haft / MLB.com:
Giants manager feeling ‘really good’ after insertion of stents to relieve heart trouble — MLB.com Giants reporter Chris Haft discusses Bruce Bochy undergoing a medical procedure after experiencing discomfort in his heart — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Giants manager Bruce Bochy was released Friday …
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Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Rockies outfielder arrives to camp early looking to erase disappointing 2014 season — Despite persistent health woes, Carlos Gonzalez has produced at high levels in the past and has the potential to hit for a ton of power — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The shatter of ball meeting speeding bat …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' McGee working back from elbow surgery — PORT CHARLOTTE — Slowly but relatively surely, Rays LHP Jake McGee is working his way back from arthroscopic elbow surgery to what looks like a late April/early May return. — “Day by day,” he said. — McGee has been playing catch three days …
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