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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Chamberlain returns for ‘unfinished business’ — LAKELAND, Fla. — Joba Chamberlain walked by a couple of people today in TigerTown and “they didn't recognize who I was,” he said. — And how could they, what with the stubble on his face and not the bushy beard that used to be in its place.
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Chamberlain returns to Tigers' bullpen on one-year deal — 8/10/14: With the bases loaded, Joba Chamberlain strikes out Juan Francisco to end the 9th inning and send the game to extras — LAKELAND, Fla. — On the day the Tigers began full-squad workouts, they saw a familiar, unexpected face sneak in to help fill out their bullpen.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Re-Sign Joba Chamberlain — 7:54am: Chamberlain can earn up to $500K with the same incentive scale that he had on his previous one-year deal with the Tigers, tweets MLB.com's Jason Beck. Per Cot's Contracts, that included an additional $100K for reaching 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55 appearances.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Alex Rodriguez admits to ‘plenty of mistakes’ after reporting to Yankees spring training — TAMPA - With two strikes against him and no margin for error, Alex Rodriguez resumed his Yankees career on Monday. — Having served the longest drug-related suspension in baseball history …
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David Waldstein / New York Times:
Alex Rodriguez Reports to Yankees Camp and Addresses a Familiar Topic
Alex Rodriguez Reports to Yankees Camp and Addresses a Familiar Topic
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright experiences abdominal soreness, will be examined in St. Louis — JUPITER, Fla. • After experiencing abdominal pain that has limited his workouts but not his ability to throw, Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright will return to St. Louis to see a specialist Thursday.
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Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Plan may help ease rotation's early workload — Robin Ventura, Adam Eaton and John Danks talk about preparing for the season and share their expectations for 2015 — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Manager Robin Ventura stated during his media session on Monday at Camelback Ranch that the White Sox …
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Michael Cuddyer thinks Troy Tulowitzki would be a perfect fit for the Mets … Mets — Mets spring training
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Mike Ramsey / CBS Chicago:
Levine: Cubs' Bryant Asked To Play Outfield This Spring — By Bruce Levine- — MESA, Ariz. (CBS) — Although 23-year-old phenom Kris Bryant will compete for the Cubs' third-base job this spring, learning another position will be a part of his experience in Mesa.
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Darren Rovell / ESPN.com:
MLB commish says he'd mull shorter season — In his first days as Major League Baseball commissioner, Rob Manfred has been open to considering making changes to help make the sport more marketable. — Proving that nothing is off the table, Manfred said Monday that he would entertain shortening …
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Brian Costa / Wall Street Journal:
Baseball's Fight With Fatigue — How do you save ballplayers from exhaustion? Customized planes, better meals and lots of rest — By — Jupiter, Fla. — The Miami Marlins made national headlines this off-season with a stunning move: a 13-year, $325 million contract extension …
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Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Baseball executives weigh in on Cuban infielder signing with Red Sox — MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez discusses Cuban prospect Yoan Moncada reportedly agreeing to sign with the Red Sox — PHOENIX — The pending signing of hot Cuban infield prospect Yoan Moncada by the Red Sox …
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Iglesias taking aim at spot in Reds' rotation — Raisel Iglesias talks about attending his first Spring Training camp and his potential role in the Reds' pitching staff — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — In part because he didn't pitch last season after defecting from Cuba and then waiting …
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