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Fred Mitchell / Chicago Tribune:
Autopsy: Minoso died from tear in pulmonary artery — Baseball has lost another iconic ambassador. — Former White Sox star outfielder Minnie Minoso was found dead in the driver's seat of his car early Sunday. — An autopsy performed Sunday afternoon determined Minoso died of a tear …
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Jay Cohen / Associated Press:
COLORADO ROCKIES / MLB — MINNIE MINOSO, MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL'S 1ST BLACK LATINO STAR, DIES — Minnie Minoso played 12 of his 17 seasons in Chicago, hitting .304 with 135 homers and 808 RBIs for the White Sox. (David Banks, The Associated Press) — CHICAGO — Minnie Minoso …
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
D-backs to make first overall pick; Astros have highest estimated bonus pool
D-backs to make first overall pick; Astros have highest estimated bonus pool
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Christina Kahrl / ESPN:
‘If Jackie Could Make It, I Could Too’ — White Sox great …
‘If Jackie Could Make It, I Could Too’ — White Sox great …
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ESPN:
Scioscia: Richards won't be ready by opener — Los Angeles Angels right-hander Garrett Richards will not be ready to pitch on Opening Day, according to manager Mike Scioscia. — Richards is expected to begin pitcher fielding drills in about a week as he makes progress from August knee surgery …
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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels target Garrett Richards debut for 2-3 weeks into the season — TEMPE, Ariz. - As Garrett Richards continues to check items off the list in his rehab, the expected window of his season debut continues to narrow. — Mike Scioscia said Sunday morning that Richards is now in line to be ready two or three weeks into the season.
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Jon Paul Morosi / Fox Sports:
Players union head not ready to endorse commissioner's idea of worldwide draft — FOX Sports — Tony Clark, executive director of the MLBPA (right, with Rob Manfred at an event last year before Manfred took over as commissioner), says including international players in the amateur draft ‘sounds great in theory.’
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Associated Press:
Nats' Scherzer Simulates Everything, Including Anthem — VIERA, Fla. — Max Scherzer was warming up in the bullpen, getting ready to head onto the field to throw his first batting practice session for the Washington Nationals. — But first, the national anthem.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Walk away from $144 million? No sweat, Scherzer had it covered
Walk away from $144 million? No sweat, Scherzer had it covered
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Enrique Burgos credits GM Dave Stewart for helping his development — Reliever Enrique Burgos was one of the Diamondbacks' most-improved prospects last season, going from a wild, inconsistent right-hander to a pitcher who harnessed his power stuff and earned a spot on the 40-man roster.
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Associated Press:
Phillies Fall to College Team in 1st Spring Training Game — CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies starter Paul Clemens pitched two perfect innings, but Philadelphia lost to the University of Tampa 6-2 Sunday in the first spring training game for a major league team this year.
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Les Bowen / Philly.com:
Maclin still optimistic about deal with Eagles — It still sounds as if Jeremy Maclin expects to get a deal done with the Eagles, instead of leaving in free agency on March 10. — “I've always said I want to be here in Philadelphia, but I've also always said I understand it's a business …
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Associated Press:
Blue Jays sign Dayan Viciedo — DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays boosted their outfield depth Sunday, signing Dayan Viciedo to a minor league contract and saying he might be able to earn a spot at another position. — The deal came a few days after Toronto outfielder Michael Saunders tore cartilage …
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Rangers ace Darvish looks and sounds good — SURPRISE, Ariz. — Yu Darvish dazzled his teammates with a scoreless inning in a Texas Rangers intrasquad game Sunday, then unveiled the latest addition to his repertoire: A much improved command of the English language.
Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Sign Mike Adams — The Dodgers announced that they have signed Mike Adams to a minor league deal, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times (on Twitter). The veteran has struggled to stay healthy in recent years and has made just 50 appearances combined over the last two seasons.
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Price ‘excited’ to watch prospect in camp after breakout 2014 — 2014 MLB.com Top Prospects: Nick Travieso has a fresh arm that sat at 92-93 mph with his fastball in 2013 — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Reds starting pitcher prospect Nick Travieso wasn't entirely thrilled Saturday with his performance …
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