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Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers President Friedman On Olivera Signing — After months of anticipation, the Dodgers have finalized their agreement with Cuban infielder Hector Olivera. The two sides first shook hands on a six-year, $62.5MM deal back in March but a few roadblocks - including visa issues - dragged the process out a bit.
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Hector Olivera Discusses Signing With Dodgers
Hector Olivera Discusses Signing With Dodgers
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Blair Kerkhoff / Kansas City Star:
Royals minor-leaguer Rafael Furcal, former NL top rookie, announces retirement — Veteran shortstop Rafael Furcal announced his retirement on Tuesday. The Associated Press — bkerkhoff@kcstar.com — Veteran shortstop Rafael Furcal, who played seven games in the Royals' minor-league system this year …
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's might turn to Washington to help shore up defense — HOUSTON — The A's, leading the major leagues in errors by a large margin, are considering reuniting with longtime infield coach Ron Washington, The Chronicle has learned. — The A's have made 43 errors, and shortstop Marcus Semien …
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Associated Press:
Paredes' HR, 4 RBIs Power Orioles Past Mariners 9-4 — BALTIMORE — Jimmy Paredes homered and had a career-high four RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame a home run by former teammate Nelson Cruz in a 9-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
San Diego's handling of Triple-A skipper Murphy highly unusual — FOX Sports — Are the Padres considering firing Bud Black and replacing him with Pat Murphy (right)? — Pat Murphy is the Padres' Triple-A manager. The Brewers want to hire him as a major-league coach.
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Associated Press:
Ventura, 2 Relievers Shut Out Reds, 3-0 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Yordano Ventura, Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis combined on a four-hitter and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Tuesday night. — The Royals, who beat the New York Yankees 6-0 on Sunday …
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Associated Press:
Twins Use Big 2nd Inning to Down Pirates 8-5 — PITTSBURGH — Brian Dozier got Minnesota started with a home run in the first inning and Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run shot in a six-run second as the Twins built an early 7-0 lead then held on for an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
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Associated Press:
Norris' 2-Run Double in 8th Lifts Padres Over Cubs 4-3 — SAN DIEGO — Derek Norris hit a two-run double with one out in the eighth and James Shields struck out 11 in seven innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
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Gaslamp Ball
Associated Press:
Pollock's HR Lifts Diamondbacks in 4-2 Win Over Marlins — MIAMI — A.J. Pollock had a pinch-hit, tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-2 win over the struggling Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. — Daniel Hudson (1-1) pitched two innings …
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Jeff Sullivan / Fox Sports:
HOW THE REDS QUIETLY WON AT THE WINTER MEETINGS — The story of the week was all about the Dodgers, whose new front office pulled off a trading frenzy that dramatically reshaped the look of one of baseball's strongest rosters. Before the Dodgers took over, though, all the conversations …
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Associated Press:
Ortiz, Napoli Homer as Red Sox Top Rangers 4-3 — BOSTON — David Ortiz and Mike Napoli each homered and drove in two runs, Wade Miley pitched seven strong innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Tuesday night. — Boston got a scare when Leonys Martin led off the ninth …
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Associated Press:
Ramirez, Cabrera Spur Rays to 2nd Straight Win — ATLANTA — Erasmo Ramirez won his second straight start, Asdrubal Cabrera homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Tuesday night. — Evan Longoria and Logan Forsythe both drove in a run for Tampa Bay, which has won two straight and five of seven.
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Robert MacLeod / Globe and Mail:
Sanchez has strong outing but Jays bats fall short in loss to Angels — The daily pregame bull session John Gibbons conducts for the benefit of the media eventually swung around to the curious move the Miami Marlins made on Monday, choosing Dan Jennings to be their new manager.
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