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Twins biggest winners at winter meetings
Terry Ryan has nothing against free-agent outfielder Michael Bourn. Honest. But the general manager knows his Twins aren't going to compete again in the American League Central — Joe Mauer or no Joe Mauer — until they fix a starting rotation...
Tags: Francisco Cervelli, Mike Napoli, Joe Blanton, Bo Porter, Denard Span
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Angels, Joe Blanton agree to terms on two-year, $15-million deal
NASHVILLE — [Updated at 5:34 p.m.: The Angels and veteran right-hander Joe Blanton have agreed to terms on a two-year, $15-million deal, according to a person who is familiar with negotiations but not authorized to speak publicly. The deal...
Tags: Joe Blanton, Tommy Hanson, C.J. Wilson (baseball), Washington Nationals, Jered Weaver
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Chad Billingsley, Ted Lilly could give Dodgers a trade surplus
The Dodgers expect Chad Billingsley and Ted Lilly to be ready for spring training, a team official said Tuesday, which could make the team an active participant in the trade market. As the price of starting pitching soars -- Dan Haren agreed to a one-...
Tags: Baseball, Butterfly Ballots, Vernon Wells, Josh Beckett, Aaron Harang
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Cubs still in hunt for Jackson
More than anything else, a lack of starting pitching led to the Cubs' 101-loss season. That's why President Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer continue working to build some depth. After a near-miss on Anibal Sanchez last week, they hope to...
Tags: Edwin Jackson, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Chicago Tribune, Baseball
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Sox and Royals know rotations rule
Rick Hahn and Dayton Moore know one of the biggest realities of baseball and wasted no time acting upon it. If you're going to go to the playoffs, you better have a strong starting rotation. Last year, eight of the 10 postseason teams were in the...
Tags: Chris Sale, Jake Peavy, Gavin Floyd, Texas Rangers, Brandon League
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Commissioner in bad spot regarding Marlins shameful salary dump
The best pitch in baseball? It's probably the fastball, although a good changeup is a close second. As Commissioner Bud Selig heads toward retirement, with a legacy for creating labor peace and growing a game that had stagnated badly under his...
Tags: Major League Baseball, Marlins Park, Fidel Castro, Heath Bell, Baseball
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Dodgers flaunt status as game's new spending king
While Hyun-jin Ryu is not yet a big name in North America, losing him was a bigger blow for the Cubs than you probably think. President Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer wanted the rights to the 25-year-old South Korean left-hander because they...
Tags: Texas Rangers, Yu Darvish, Ryan Dempster, Cliff Lee, San Diego Padres
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Timeline: Major moments in the history of the Miami Marlins
Nov. 11, 2011: Florida Marlins become the Miami Marlins. Dec. 5, 2011: Closer Heath Bell is signed as a free agent for three years, $27 million. Dec. 7, 2011: Shortstop Jose Reyes signed as a free agent for six years, $106 million. Dec. 8, 2011: Left-...
Tags: Gaby Sanchez, Fidel Castro, Heath Bell, Baseball, Jose Reyes
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Whispers: Weiss brings winning attitude to Rockies
The Rockies are excited that new manager Walt Weiss understands baseball played at altitude but local knowledge is hardly his only qualification. He knows winning baseball, playing on postseason teams in eight of his 13 full seasons in the big leagues....
Tags: Major League Baseball, Yu Darvish, Texas Rangers, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Braun
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Outfield, starting pitching key areas for Cubs
Like any 101-loss team, the Cubs have a few holes to fill. And after spending their first year tearing down the building, Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod head to the general managers meetings in Palm Springs, Calif., on Tuesday to lay the...
Tags: Ryan Ludwick, Chris Young (baseball, outfielder), Michael Bowden, Shawn Camp, Ryan Madson
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Orioles head into free agency in a different position from previous years
The Baltimore SunThe Orioles head into free agency — which starts in earnest Saturday with free agents permitted to negotiate with all 30 teams for the first time this offseason — in a much different situation than this time last year. Executive vice...Tags: Zach Britton, J.J. Hardy, Joe Blanton, Carlos Lee, Wei-Yin Chen
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Giants 1 win from 2nd World Series title in 3 years
DETROIT — The Giants are one victory from winning their second World Series in three years. And they have their best pitcher in Matt Cain going for the kill Sunday. Proving they could win on the road, in a foreign American League ballpark and in...Tags: Jim Leyland, Detroit Tigers, Sergio Romo, Baseball, Triple Crown
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