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Mike Digiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Josh Hamilton meets with MLB officials about a disciplinary issue — Angels left fielder Josh Hamilton is meeting with Major League Baseball officials Wednesday about a disciplinary issue, and the team is bracing for possible penalties. — General Manager Jerry Dipoto confirmed that Hamilton …
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Fiers not letting Stanton beanball affect pitching style — Brewers pitcher Mike Fiers talks about feeling the need to earn his spot in the rotation and what he needs to work on in Spring Training — PHOENIX — Brewers pitcher Mike Fiers still thinks about the wayward fastball …
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‘Swiss Army knife’ of Brewers' staff to be stretched out during Spring Training — Tyler Thornburg and Ron Roenicke discuss the right-hander's expected role with the Brewers' pitching staff this season — PHOENIX — Tyler Thornburg would love to settle into a set role.
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Ryan Lawrence / Philly.com:
Lee faces hitters, ready for next step — After throwing off the mound with the rest of the Phillies projected starting rotation on Thursday, the first day of official workouts in Clearwater, Cliff Lee did not join Cole Hamels, Aaron Harang and company when they were back on the bumps Saturday.
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David Murphy / Philly.com:
Logic in Phillies passing on Yoan Moncada, right or wrong
Logic in Phillies passing on Yoan Moncada, right or wrong
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nick Markakis on Orioles: 'Don't believe a word they say' — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Outfielder Nick Markakis had some pointed words for the Baltimore Orioles, telling USA TODAY Sports, “Don't believe a word they say,” regarding his offseason departure. — Markakis, 31, signed a four-year …
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Toronto Sun:
SPORTS BLUE JAYS — PHOENIX - — One popular winter-time theory making the rounds is that the Toronto Blue Jays, with their off-season moves, made a dramatic change to the clubhouse culture. — Brett Lawrie? Traded. — Juan Francisco, who started more games at third than Lawrie? Long gone.
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Mike Bauman / MLB.com:
Donaldson already proving great fit with Blue Jays
Donaldson already proving great fit with Blue Jays
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Red Sox's Ortiz calls B.S. at MLB pace rules — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz launched a vivid and occasionally hilarious rant against baseball's new pace of play rules, especially the one that stipulates a batter keep one foot in the box at all times [with some exceptions].
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Howard Megdal / USA Today:
Young arms give Mets fans hope after six years of woe — Putting all of your chips on young pitching might not be the safest bet. — Then again, we're talking about the New York Mets. Ownership's bet on Bernie Madoff is why they don't have enough chips to bet on much of anything these days.
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Associated Press:
Padres chair: It was time to make changes — PEORIA, Ariz. — As the full squad of his remodeled club stretched in front of him for the first time, Padres chairman Ron Fowler was asked about the flurry of offseason moves that have brought excitement and a record payroll to San Diego.
Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Gluten-free Teixeira craves 30 HRs, 100 RBIs — TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is now gluten free, sugar free and dairy free, which he hopes will keep him injury free. — Teixeira's belief in his new diet and renewed weightlifting program makes him believe …
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Nick Groke / Denver Post:
COLORADO ROCKIES / MLB — NEW ROCKIES PITCHER DAVID HALE OK WITH COMPETING FOR JOB IN ROTATION — The Denver Post — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — David Hale threw in just about every situation except as a closer for the Atlanta Braves last season. He started games. He worked long relief.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
COLORADO ROCKIES / MLB — ROCKIES CLOSER LATROY HAWKINS WILL RETIRE AFTER SEASON AT AGE 42 — The Denver Post — Rockies closer LaTroy Hawkins still throws in the mid-90s at age 42. He probably will share the load with Adam Ottavino, John Axford and Rex Brothers in this, his 21st major-league season.
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