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Source: Cubs reach two-year deal with Fujikawa CNNSI.com CHICAGO (AP) -- Japanese closer Kyuji Fujikawa and the Chicago Cubs have reached agreement on a two-year, $9.5 million contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday. Related: yahoo.com, MLB.com
	Ruppert headlines Veterans Committee ballot Dec 1, 2012 Barry M. Bloom, MLB.com Jacob Ruppert, the owner of the New York Yankees from 1915-39, heads a National Baseball Hall of Fame Veterans Committee ballot of six players, three executives and an umpire, and could be among the first to take a seat in the Hall's Class of 2013.
	Rockies have interest in left-hander Schlereth Dec 1, 2012 Thomas Harding, MLB.com The Rockies are considering a run at a local product in their search to beef up the left-handed side of their bullpen.
	Brian Cashman responds to comments from Ichiro’s disgruntled agent Dec 1, 2012 Mark Townsend, yahoo.com What's the hot stove season without a little drama involving the New York Yankees? As recently as two days ago it was believed Ichiro Suzuki's return to the Bronx was a foregone conclusion. That's where Ichiro's agent, Tony Attanasio, claimed the 39-yea…
	Trades an option as Red Sox build pitching staff Dec 1, 2012 Evan Drellich, MLB.com While trading away a starting pitcher may not be probable, the Red Sox are willing to listen to any offers after a highly disappointing 2012.
	Royals extend sympathy to Chiefs after shooting Dec 1, 2012 Dick Kaegel, MLB.com The Royals organization and their players were quick to express their concern and sympathy after a Kansas City Chiefs player committed suicide at Arrowhead Stadium in the sports complex the two teams share.
	Red Sox unlikely to shift Lavarnway to first base Dec 1, 2012 Evan Drellich, MLB.com Ryan Lavarnway wants to stay a catcher, and the Red Sox want to keep him there. So any idea of moving him to first base is out, for now.
	Rays acquire Mondesi Jr. in trade with Brewers Dec 1, 2012 Associated Press, ESPN.com The Tampa Bay Rays have traded right-handed reliever Burke Badenhop to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Raul Mondesi Jr. Related: MLB.com
	Johnson hosts inaugural charity golf tourney Dec 1, 2012 Adam Berry, MLB.com Davey Johnson, whose late son was born with hearing and visual impairments, hosted a celebrity tournament this weekend benefiting Lighthouse, a non-profit organization involved with people living with blindness or a loss of vision.
	Amid talks, LaRoche eager to stay with Nats Dec 1, 2012 Adam Berry, MLB.com Adam LaRoche wants to return to Washington, D.C., and the Nationals would certainly love to have their first baseman back next year. But the two sides have yet to come to an agreement, still at odds over the length of a potential contract.
	This Is Not The First Murder-Suicide Outside Arrowhead Stadium This Year Dec 1, 2012 Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com It's actually the second in a few months. On September 15, an aggrieved boyfriend attacked a Royals parking lot attendant. From the Kansas City Star: More »
	Twins tender contracts to Butera, Burton, Duensing Dec 1, 2012 Rhett Bollinger, MLB.com The Twins tendered contracts to catcher Drew Butera and relievers Jared Burton and Brian Duensing before Friday's 10:59 p.m. CT deadline, the club announced Saturday.
	Red Sox finalize two-year deal with Gomes Dec 1, 2012 Ian Browne, MLB.com The Red Sox have strengthened their outfield by signing veteran slugger Jonny Gomes to a two-year, $10 million contract that was officially announced on Saturday.
	Phipps, Negron ink Minors deals after non-tender Dec 1, 2012 Mark Sheldon, MLB.com The Reds non-tendered outfielder Denis Phipps and utility player Kris Negron, but did make contract offers to all seven of their arbitration-eligible players.
	Blue Jays choose to non-tender Wilson Dec 1, 2012 Gregor Chisholm, MLB.com The Blue Jays' catching situation became a little clearer late Friday night as the club opted to non-tender Bobby Wilson.
	Brian Wilson, Mark Reynolds and Jair Jurrjens among notable non-tenders on Friday Dec 1, 2012 Mark Townsend, yahoo.com The last hurdle in the hot stove league before business really picks up at the winter meetings is the non-tender deadline. That's where teams decide on whether or not to offer a contract to their arbitration eligible players, with those not receiving an… Related: ESPN.com
	Martin finalizes 2-year deal with Pirates Dec 1, 2012 CNNSI.com PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Russell Martin is going from a franchise that has won a record 27 World Series titles to a franchise that has endured a record 20 consecutive losing seasons.
	Non-tendered by Giants, Wilson hits free agency Dec 1, 2012 CNNSI.com SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Brian Wilson and his overgrown black beard might be headed out of the Bay Area.