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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Jed Lowrie rejoins A's; Brett Lawrie likely to be traded — Oakland's roster overhaul a year ago was an utter disaster, one that combined with numerous injuries to send a playoff team spiraling into last place. — In an interesting twist after their rotten season, the A's are bringing back one of last year's exiles.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brett Lawrie, Danny Valencia Drawing Trade Interest — Athletics infielders Brett Lawrie and Danny Valencia are generating trade interest, and one of the two is likely to be moved in the wake of Oakland's re-acquisition of Jed Lowrie, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Chris Morran / Consumerist:
No, Target Is Not Giving You A 50% Off Everything Coupon For Liking A Page On Facebook — We all want to believe that there are special coupons out there just waiting to be grabbed, and the newest questionable offer to take hold of Facebook newsfeeds involves the false promise of a coupon …
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves sign veteran starter Bud Norris — DENVER, CO - AUGUST 14: Relief pitcher Bud Norris #20 of the San Diego Padres delivers to home plate during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 14, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Padres defeated the Rockies 9-5.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Sign Bud Norris — The Braves have agreed to a one-year major league deal with free agent righty Bud Norris, the club announced. He'll earn $2.5MM for 2016, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (via Twitter). — Norris, 30, will look for redemption in Atlanta after suffering through a rough 2015 season.
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Dave Cameron / Fox Sports:
Solution to MLB draft dilemma: Don't have one — On Tuesday, Major League Baseball officially declared Yoan Moncada — perhaps the most coveted player to defect from Cuba in the past few years — free to sign with any major-league club. — The bidding is expected to be intense …
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Peter Gammons / GammonsDaily.com:
Boras-Samson war leaves Marlins in the balance, Black Friday shopping — If you are a Marlins fan, thanks is given for simple gifts, such as a day when Tommy Hutton doesn't get fired. Or David Samson's energy doesn't make the news. — This Thanksgiving, they give blessings that Jose Fernandez …
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Matt Eddy / Baseball America:
Minor League Transactions: Nov. 14-20 — In this action-packed installment of Minor League Transactions, the first big batch of minor league free agents sign contracts for 2016. Also included: a complete team-by-team review of all 107 players added to 40-man rosters for the express purpose …
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Highlighting the major issues that could hang over the next labor deal — Here's something you can be thankful for as you chomp on your turkey and stuffing: Since the last baseball work stoppage — and that's now 20 years ago, if you're scoring at home — the three other major North American sports have had six of them.
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Ryan McKenna / Canadian Press:
How Canadian scout Jim Stevenson found this year's Cy Young winners — From Clayton Kershaw to Cliff Lee, veteran baseball scout Jim Stevenson has seen plenty of talent over the years. — He had a gut feeling about Dallas Keuchel. Stevenson saw the left-hander at the University of Arkansas …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Sign Alex Avila — The White Sox announced that they have signed catcher Alex Avila to a one-year deal worth $2.5MM. Avila, who has spent his entire career with the Tigers, will remain in the AL Central and presumably pair with Tyler Flowers behind the plate for the Sox.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Acquire Tommy Kahnle From Rockies
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Demand for Price to be topped only by his upcoming offers — Red Sox, Cubs, Cardinals, Dodgers and Giants all have shown major interest in David Price. — The baseball planets are aligned perfectly for David Price. — Two heated rivals in the NL Central want him. So do two in the NL West.
Associated Press:
Veteran catcher Geovany Soto agrees to one-year deal with Angels — 4m - MLB GEOVANY SOTO CARLOS PEREZ LOS ANGELES ANGELS + more
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Sign Geovany Soto
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Rex Brothers — The Cubs announced today that they have acquired left-handed reliever Rex Brothers from the Rockies in exchange for minor league lefty Wander Cabrera. Brothers, who was designated for assignment last week, will be added to the Cubs' 40-man roster.
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