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Arrieta Wins NL Cy Young Award; Keuchel Takes AL Honor — NEW YORK — Jake Arrieta posted one final win, perhaps against his most formidable competition yet. — The Chicago Cubs righty aced out Dodgers stars Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw to earn the NL Cy Young Award by a comfortable margin Wednesday.
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Kyle Thele / Chicago:
Los Angeles thinks Jake Arrieta deserves to win the Cy Young — Before the announcement of the NL Cy Young winner this evening, fans all over the country are giving their opinion on who should win. With two Dodgers among the finalists, it's no surprise that the Los Angeles fan vote is split.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Angels' Front Office — 4:36pm: Eppler tells Fletcher that the Angels “have not hired Bud Black” and are still in the process of assembling their front office unit (links to Twitter). However, Fletcher notes that it won't be a surprise if Black ultimately does land in the Angels' front office, calling him a natural fit.
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Alden Gonzalez / Gonzo and ‘The Show’:
Roenicke returns to Angels as 3B coach ... Ron Roenicke has returned to the Angels as their new third-base coach, the club announced on Wednesday. — Roenicke was the Angels' third-base coach from 2000-05, then was promoted to be their bench coach in 2006, taking over for Joe Maddon.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Bronson Arroyo Interested In Return To Reds — 3:17pm: Reds GM Dick Williams tells Fay that the team would only have interest in Arroyo if he can first demonstrate that he's back to full health after Tommy John surgery (Twitter link). — 2:48pm: Righty Bronson Arroyo was in Cincinnati today …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Acquire Francisco Rodriguez — The Tigers have officially acquired reliever Francisco Rodriguez from the Brewers. Infielder Javier Betancourt will head to Milwaukee in the swap. Detroit will also send a player to be named in the deal. Detroit's announcement mentions that it …
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Katie Muse / WAGA-TV:
Focused Ga. Mom Completes College Exam While in Labor — MACON, Ga. - A Macon woman was determined to take a college psychology test, despite the fact that she was in labor. On Thursday, November 12, 21-year-old Tommitrise Collins was preparing to deliver her baby at Coliseum Medical Center …
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David Ortiz / The Players' Tribune:
40 — I want to share this with you today on my 40th birthday, because I want the focus this season to be on the team and bringing a championship back to the city of Boston. Thanks to everyone for the support, and see you in Spring Training.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
David Ortiz To Retire After 2016 Season
David Ortiz To Retire After 2016 Season
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David Nakamura / Washington Post:
An angry Obama upbraids critics who want to block refugees from Syria — MANILA — President Obama left Washington this week on an around-the-world trip to promote American values. Halfway through, he has become embroiled in a debate with critics back home over just what those values are.
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Doug Flutie / Facebook:
It is with a heavy heart that I am making this statement. This morning my family experienced the tragic loss of my father, Dick and mother, Joan. My Dad had been ill and died of a heart attack in the hospital and my Mom, less than an hour later had a sudden heart attack and passed away.
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Associated Press:
Yankees Still Moving Toward Path to Win Without Luxury Tax — DALLAS — Hal Steinbrenner says the New York Yankees are starting to get the influx of homegrown young talent into the big leagues that will eventually help them get their payroll below the luxury tax threshold and still win games.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
David Carpenter Elects Free Agency After Being Outrighted By Nationals — The Nationals announced today that they have outrighted veteran right-hander David Carpenter off the 40-man roster. Carpenter elected free agency rather than taking the minor league assignment, as is his right …
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Roch Kubatko / School of Roch:
Orioles interested in Neil Walker — I heard a few weeks ago that the Orioles had some interest in Pirates infielder Neil Walker and were checking whether he might be non-tendered. As it turns out, they took it a step further and engaged in trade talks during the general managers meetings in Boca Raton, Fla.
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Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
Maddon, Banister Named Managers Of The Year By BBWAA — First-year manager Jeff Banister is the BBWAA AL Manager of the Year, the first rookie manager to win the AL award. — The other four first-year winners were in the National League: Hal Lanier with the Astros in 1986 …
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