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2:57 AM ET, February 7, 2016

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Associated Press:
APNewsBreak: Arrieta, Cubs Agree at $10.7M, AP Source Says  —  CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta and the Chicago Cubs found a number that worked in the canyon between their arbitration proposals.  —  Arrieta has agreed to a $10.7 million, one-year contract for the highest one-year deal for a pitcher eligible for arbitration for the second time.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Sign David Aardsma To Minor League Deal  —  The Blue Jays announced that they have signed right-hander David Aardsma to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.  —  Aardsma, a client of TWC Sports, will look to force his way into a bullpen …
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
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Gregory Strong / Canadian Press:
Jose Bautista says he'd like to be a Toronto Blue Jay for life
Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles sign left-hander Hideki Okajima to minor league deal
Tampa Bay Times:
WANTED: New home for American League baseball team  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Major League Baseball's version of House Hunters premiered Thursday when the Tampa Bay Rays released a one-page wish list for what the club wants in a new stadium.  —  4 Months Ago 4 Months Ago 6 Months Ago
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and DRaysBay
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Christopher O'Donnell / TBO.com:
Rays, Hillsborough officials meet to discuss stadium search
Dennis Lin / The San Diego Union-Tribune stories:
Padres say they're not rebuilding  —  Top decision-makers insist they plan to build farm system and compete in 2016  —  San Diego Padres' Cory Spangenberg high-fives with Wil Myers after scoring from third on a base hit by Padres' pitcher Tyson Ross in the fourth inning of a baseball game …
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
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Scott Broden / Tennessean.com:
David Price gives $300,000 for field for special-needs kids  —  MURFREESBORO — Major league pitcher David Price on Thursday celebrated fundraising efforts for a Miracle Field for disabled ball players by donating $300,000.  —  “It's special,” Price told several dozen people gathered …
Discussion: NBCSports.com and NESN.com
Megan Pospychala / FOX6Now.com:
“Unbelievable:” 15 vehicles fall through ice at Lake Geneva's Winterfest  —  LAKE GENEVA — More than a dozen cars fell through the ice at Lake Geneva's Winterfest Saturday afternoon, February 6th.  —  According to the Lake Geneva Police Department, fifteen vehicles in total had broken through …
Discussion: WNEP-TV, KFOR-TV and fox8.com
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
J.J. Hoover Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Reds  —  Right-hander J.J. Hoover has won his arbitration hearing against the Reds and will be awarded a $1.4MM salary as opposed to the $1.225MM figure submitted by Cincinnati, Jon Heyman reports (via Twitter).  The Ballengee Group client …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Red Reporter
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks consider shifting Yasmany Tomas to LF  —  The Diamondbacks are considering rearranging the alignment of their outfield, potentially having left fielder David Peralta and right fielder Yasmany Tomas trade places, manager Chip Hale said Friday.  —  “We're definitely talking about it,” Hale said.
Discussion: NBCSports.com
Bob Raissman / New York Daily News:
Sterling, Waldman close to new 2-year deals with WFAN  —  John (Pa Pinstripe) Sterling and Suzyn (Ma Pinstripe) Waldman look to be headed back to the Yankees WFAN radio booth for their 12th season together.  —  MLB sources say the voices have agreed in principle to new two-year deals.
Bill Novak / madison.com:
Ex-Badgers star Montee Ball arrested for allegedly battering girlfriend at Downtown hotel  —  Former Wisconsin Badgers star running back Montee Ball was arrested by Madison police early Friday after he allegedly pushed his girlfriend into a table at a Downtown hotel.
Discussion: ProFootballTalk and NESN.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Avoid Arbitration With Zach Britton  —  The Orioles have agreed to a $6.75MM salary to avoid arbitration with closer Zach Britton, Jon Heyman reports on Twitter.  He was projected by MLBTR to earn $6.9MM, and his ultimate settlement point lands at the precise midpoint between his $7.9MM and the club's $5.6MM filing numbers.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Reds Outfield Prospect Duran Suspended for Positive Test  —  NEW YORK — Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Juan Duran has been suspended for the first 80 games of the season under Major League Baseball's drug program following a positive test for three performance-enhancing substances.
 
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