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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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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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Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Cards ace to be examined Thursday; GM Mozeliak ‘not overly concerned’ — Cardinals GM John Mozeliak discusses Adam Wainwright returning to St. Louis to be examined after experiencing discomfort in his abdomen — JUPITER, Fla. — The Cardinals will fly Adam Wainwright to St. Louis …
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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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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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Claim Edgar Olmos From Mariners — The Rangers announced that they've claimed left-hander Edgar Olmos off waivers from the Mariners. Olmos, 24, was designated for assignment by Seattle when the team made its signing of Rickie Weeks official. Texas has moved Jurickson Profar …
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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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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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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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