Major League Baseball News and Rumors
Alex Rodriguez's second hip surgery must have Yankees feeling regret they signed him to long, lucrative contractSo this is what the Yankees hope, going into a season that might not start for Alex Rodriguez until he has turned 38: That the reason he looked as washed up as he did in the postseason of 2012 was because he now has two old-man hips instead of one. |
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Espinosa not bothered by trade speculationDec 3, 2012
Bill Ladson, MLB.com Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa said Monday night that he is not bothered by the trade rumors that have him linked to the Rays. |
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Pagan and Giants reach four-year dealDec 3, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The San Francisco Giants and free agent center fielder Angel Pagan have reached agreement on a four-year contract. |
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After Day 1 of the winter meetings, what did we learn? The cost of an outfielder varies greatly, the Yankees' plans have been altered and there's a starter stalemate, says Joe Lemire. |
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Jane Lee, MLB.com A's general manager Billy Beane is adamant about keeping all of his starting pitchers rather than dangling them as trade bait. The plan, as it currently stands, is similar in regard to his surplus of outfielders, and manager Bob Melvin expects all to be… |
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David Brown, yahoo.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — These might not be your grandpa's Kansas City Royals anymore. Known during their golden era as speed freaks who pumped their legs in order to get around the bases, the Royals want to slug their way into contention in 2013 and going fo… |
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Auction: Win guitar lesson from Reds' ArroyoDec 3, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Fans can win a round of golf with Arizona pitcher Ian Kennedy, a day of batting practice with the Cleveland Indians and a 30-minute guitar lesson from Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo as part of a charity auction this week benefiting Stand Up To C… |
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Padres open Winter Meetings with Marquis dealDec 3, 2012
Corey Brock, MLB.com Not that anyone was keeping score, but the Padres might well have struck the first deal of the 2012 Winter Meetings in Nashville. |
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Hahn comfortable as leader of discussionDec 3, 2012
On the first day of his first Winter Meetings as general manager, Rick Hahn didn't experience much different from past years in the White Sox contingent. |
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Rangers not interested in moving YoungDec 3, 2012
The Phillies have some interest in Rangers infielder Michael Young, and there are other clubs looking for a third baseman. The Yankees are among those teams now that Alex Rodriguez will miss at least the first three months of the season because of left … |
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This free-agent market requires taking gamblesDec 3, 2012
Tracy Ringolsby, MLB.com The signings of Angel Pagan, Melky Cabrera and Mike Napoli underscore the slim pickings for teams in search of run producers. |
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Potential roster turnover doesn't faze MaddonDec 3, 2012
Bill Chastain, MLB.com Turnover is a part of any Major League team. Rays manager Joe Maddon might be more familiar than other managers with the concept of having to bid farewell to familiar faces to make way for new faces in the spring. |
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(AP) -- Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera is going to play for Venezuela in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. |
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On the injury front, Phillies feel Yankees' painDec 3, 2012
Paul Hagen, MLB.com If anybody could empathize with the news that broke that Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is expected to miss the first three months of the season recuperating from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip, it's Phillies general manager Ruben… |
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Napoli gets a three-year, $39M deal with Red SoxDec 3, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations says catcher Mike Napoli and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $39 million, three-year contract. |
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Jordan Bastian, MLB.com At the Winter Meetings, Cleveland is weighing the benefit of acquiring younger talent -- preferably top pitching prospects -- while also trying to fill holes via free agency. |
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While roster may change, Collins' focus does notDec 3, 2012
Anthony DiComo, MLB.com Though he attends team meetings and sometimes dispenses advice, Mets manager Terry Collins notes often that his job is to worry about the 25 players on his active roster -- and nothing else. |
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Colletti calm, but knows he has work to doDec 3, 2012
Lyle Spencer, MLB.com The Dodgers have the highest payroll in the Major Leagues at $198.3 million, having pushed the Yankees down from their perennial perch, and Los Angeles doesn't appear to be finished spending. |
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Keeping tabs on market, Cards quiet on Day 1Dec 3, 2012
Jenifer Langosch, MLB.com With no need or desire to go after this winter's top crop of available free agents, the Cardinals remained under the radar during a relatively quiet Day 1 at the Winter Meetings on Monday. |
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Rockies seek proven pitchers in trade talksDec 3, 2012
Thomas Harding, MLB.com It will take no less than established starting pitching to pry either Dexter Fowler or Michael Cuddyer from the Rockies' outfield. |
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Hamilton big part of Rangers' Nashville agendaDec 3, 2012
TR Sullivan, MLB.com There is speculation at the Winter Meetings that the interest in free-agent outfielder Josh Hamilton is not as high as people expected. Rangers manager Jon Daniels doesn't buy it. |
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Sources: Unlikely replay ready for Opening DayDec 3, 2012
Jayson Stark, ESPN.com It's been only a month and a half since commissioner Bud Selig told the Los Angeles Times that baseball will expand its use of replay "for sure" by next season. But the sport has made so little headway since, it's not so "for sure" anymore. |
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Paul Hagen, MLB.com The allure of managing Team USA in the 2013 World Baseball Classic was too good an opportunity for Joe Torre to pass up. |
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A's well-armed to continue run of successDec 3, 2012
Mike Bauman, MLB.com How can the Oakland Athletics stage a suitable encore of their amazing 2012 season? The literal answer to that comes in three parts -- pitching, pitching and pitching. |
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Greg Johns, MLB.com While talk continues to circulate at the Winter Meetings that the Mariners are pushing for a significant trade to upgrade their offense, general manager Jack Zduriencik didn't pull the trigger on anything Monday. |
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Sandy meets with 'several' clubs about DickeyDec 3, 2012
Anthony DiComo, MLB.com Sandy Alderson insists the Mets are not leaning toward trading R.A. Dickey, but the general manager's actions Monday spoke volumes to the contrary. By late afternoon of his first day at the Winter Meetings, Alderson had met with "several" club… |
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Pagan, Napoli deals kick off action in NashvilleDec 3, 2012
John Schlegel, MLB.com For an opening day of the Winter Meetings, Monday held its own with the signings of a couple of postseason stars from recent years in Angel Pagan and Mike Napoli. |
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Angels' list of targets doesn't end with GreinkeDec 3, 2012
Alden Gonzalez, MLB.com The Angels are staying open-minded about their ongoing efforts to improve their pitching, but Zack Greinke tops their wish list as the Winter Meetings get under way in Nashville, Tenn. |
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Ian Browne, MLB.com With Mike Napoli a completed physical away from being able to call Fenway Park his new home hitting address, GM Ben Cherington and the Red Sox can start focusing on their other needs. At the moment, the team's most obvious hole is in right field. |
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Marlins trying to deal recently acquired EscobarDec 3, 2012
Joe Frisaro, MLB.com Yunel Escobar's tenure with the Marlins may be shorter than expected. According to an MLB source, Miami is actively shopping the 30-year-old infielder. At least two teams have been in contact with the Marlins, with one believed to be the A's. |
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Dodgers check into acquiring DickeyDec 3, 2012
Ken Gurnick, MLB.com The Dodgers have talked to the Mets about a trade for National League Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey, according to a baseball source. |
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Bowa talks about Team USA in ClassicDec 3, 2012
Barry M. Bloom, MLB.com Larry Bowa made it plain in a lengthy interview with MLB.com what kind of Team USA his group would like to put together: young, eager and energetic. |
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Catcher Soto, Rangers agree to one-year dealDec 3, 2012
Richard Durrett, ESPN.com The Rangers and catcher Geovany Soto have agreed to terms on a one-year contract for 2013 pending a physical. |
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Brewers stay pat on opening day of MeetingsDec 3, 2012
Adam McCalvy, MLB.com It was clear on a quiet Day 1 of the Winter Meetings that Brewers general manager Doug Melvin prefers to remain quiet about his pursuit of free-agent starting pitcher Ryan Dempster. |
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Giants unveil 37-game Spring Training slateDec 3, 2012
Chris Haft, MLB.com Variety highlights the Giants' 2013 exhibition schedule announced Monday, as the World Series champions will face each of their Cactus League brethren at least once at home. |
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Duke agrees to 1-year deal to stay with NatsDec 3, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Left-hander Zach Duke has agreed to a one-year contract to stay with the Washington Nationals. |
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Tom Ley, deadspin.com Tucked away in this Sports Business Daily article about Fox's ongoing quest to amass an empire of regional sports networks is this nugget, concerning Fox's attempts to buy MASN, the network that broadcasts Orioles and Nationals games, from Orioles owner… |
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Source: Reliever Soria nears deal with RangersDec 3, 2012
Richard Durrett and Jerry Crasni, ESPN.com Free-agent reliever Joakim Soria is close to agreeing on a contract with the Texas Rangers, a source confirmed. |
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Source: Red Sox, 7 others eyeing Mets' DickeyDec 3, 2012
Adam Rubin and Joe McDonald, ESPN.com The Boston Red Sox are interested in Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey, according to a source. |
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David Brown, yahoo.com NASHVILLE — Bob Watson has held many roles during his life in baseball. He was an MLB vice president, a World Series-winning GM of the Yankees and he hit 184 home runs over a 19-year career that includes time with the Astros, Yankees and Braves. One of… |
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Rangers, Soria closing in on two-year dealDec 3, 2012
T.R. Sullivan, MLB.com The Rangers are closing in on a two-year deal with free-agent right-hander Joakim Soria, a source confirmed on Monday afternoon at the Winter Meetings. |
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Giants agree to four-year deal to keep PaganDec 3, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com The San Francisco Giants and free agent center fielder Angel Pagan have reached agreement on a four-year contract. |
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Source: Soto, Rangers agree to one-year dealDec 3, 2012
Richard Durrett, ESPN.com The Rangers and catcher Geovany Soto have agreed to terms on a one-year contract for 2013 pending a physical. |
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Jeter: No doubt I'll be in Opening Day lineupDec 3, 2012
Wallace Matthews, ESPN.com Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter replied in the affirmative as to whether he'll be ready to play on Opening Day. |
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Marquis agrees to contract to return to PadresDec 3, 2012
Jayson Stark, ESPN.com The San Diego Padres agreed Monday on a one-year, $3 million contract with free-agent starter Jason Marquis. |
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A-Rod to have surgery, be out 4-6 monthsDec 3, 2012
Andrew Marchand, ESPN.com Alex Rodriguez is expected to miss most of the first half of the 2013 season because of a second hip surgery that is expected to take place in January. |
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David Brown, yahoo.com We kept a running list of trades and signings that went down during the winter meetings. Thanks for reading and come back for more signings and trades as the offseason continues! Thursday Twins send Ben Revere to Phillies for Vance Worley, Trevor May Fo… |
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DeWitt set for less stressful Winter MeetingsDec 3, 2012
Jenifer Langosch, MLB.com In stark contrast to last year, Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt Jr. welcomed the opportunity to be seen and chat up media members on Monday, the first official day of the 2012 Winter Meetings. |
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David Brown, yahoo.com NASHVILLE — Having downed a carton of milk for breakfast before doing his show for MLB.com at baseball's winter meetings, possible Hall of Famer Jack Morris took a moment to discuss where he stands regarding Cooperstown. After not breaking 25 percent of… |
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Hot Start At Winter MeetingsDec 3, 2012
The Red Sox added Mike Napoli. The Yankees suddenly need a third baseman. And the game's top two free agents remain up for grabs. Jay Jaffe analyzes the week's key questions. |
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Hamilton's long game; Braves dream OFDec 3, 2012
NASHVILLE -- An idea has germinated in the minds of some clubs that Josh Hamilton can be had for as little as four years. I don't blame teams such as the Red Sox, Orioles, Brewers and Mariners for thinking Hamilton comes with enough concerns (injuries, … |
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One Of The Mets' New Minority Owners Has Been Accused Of Consumer Fraud. He'll Fit Right In.Dec 3, 2012
Tom Ley, deadspin.com Will the Mets ever be anything but an incorporated facepalm of a team? The latest addition to the team's ever-growing portfolio of pathetic missteps comes courtesy of The New York Times, which points out today that one of the team's new minority owners … |
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Ruppert, O'Day and White elected to Hall of FameDec 3, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Former New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, longtime umpire Hank O'Day and barehanded catcher Deacon White have been elected to the baseball Hall of Fame for their excellence through the first half of the 20th century. |
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Source: Red Sox, Napoli agree to 3-year dealDec 3, 2012
Gordon Edes, ESPN.com The Boston Red Sox on Monday agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract with free-agent first baseman/catcher Mike Napoli, according to a baseball source with direct knowledge of the negotiations. |
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Indians selling SportsTime network to Fox SportsDec 3, 2012
Jordan Bastian, MLB.com The Indians are in the process of selling their SportsTime Ohio television network to Fox Sports Ohio, MLB.com has confirmed. |
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Kruk replacing Francona in ESPN Sunday boothDec 3, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com John Kruk is following Bobby Valentine and Terry Francona into ESPN's Sunday night baseball booth. |
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Rays add Loney to play first base, source saysDec 3, 2012
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com Free agent first baseman James Loney has agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays pending a physical exam, said a baseball source. |
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Source: Padres, Marquis close to one-year dealDec 3, 2012
Jayson Stark, ESPN.com The San Diego Padres are closing in a one-year contract with free-agent starter Jason Marquis, according to a baseball official with knowledge of the negotiations |
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David Brown, yahoo.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Juice has taken a short break from its offseason hibernation as Big League Stew's David Brown is on the scene of baseball's winter meetings in Nashville. Stop back on Tuesday and Wednesday to preview what's ahead at the biggest ma… |
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The Stew’s winter meetings tracker: MondayDec 3, 2012
Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com Let's get it on! Baseball's winter are starting down in Nashville and there's plenty of action about to take place. You're going to want to follow it all, so use this handy-dandy tracker to keep tabs on the action as the first day at the Opryland Hotel … |
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Mark Townsend, yahoo.com In what has become a yearly tradition, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman prepared for the Winter Meetings by donning an elf suit and rappelling down the side of the 22-story Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, Conn. Only this time, in a… |
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The Boston Red Sox signed Mike Napoli to a three-year, $39 million contract. Which raises the question: Which Mike Napoli are they getting? Take a lo... |
