Major League Baseball News and Rumors
Sandy Alderson, NY Mets can be patient as trade market for R.A. Dickey holds many different possibilitiesSandy Alderson set the bar high on Monday, saying he would have to get a “difference-maker’’ in any trade for R.A. Dickey. And while offers so far seem to fall below that level, plenty of people at these Winter Meetings seem to believe Dickey indeed… |
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Rox acquire Lopez from Astros to bolster 'penDec 4, 2012
Thomas Harding, MLB.com The Rockies acquired right-hander Wilton Lopez and a player to be named or cash from the Astros on Tuesday night for righty starter Alex White and Minor League right-hander Alex Gillingham. |
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Mark Bowman, MLB.com While the baseball world continues to wonder where free-agent outfielders Josh Hamilton and Michael Bourn might land, the Braves feel even better about the fact that they signed their new center fielder, B.J. Upton, before arriving for this year's Winte… |
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Evan Drellich, MLB.com Less than a week after the Astros nearly dealt Wilton Lopez to the Phillies, Houston traded the reliever to the Rockies on Tuesday for right-handers Alex White and Alex Gillingham. |
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Cashman confirms meeting with Youkilis' agentDec 4, 2012
Andrew Marchand, ESPN.com New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman struck a very pessimistic tone about replacing Alex Rodriguez after heard the price tags for other third basemen on the open market, including Kevin Youkilis. |
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Hinske, Diamondbacks agree to one-year dealDec 4, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Free agent Eric Hinske agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. |
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Source: Victorino, Red Sox near $39M, 3-yr dealDec 4, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Free agent outfielder Shane Victorino and the Boston Red Sox are close to completing a three-year deal worth $39 million, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press on Tuesday |
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Nashville RBI's footprints felt far and wideDec 4, 2012
Paul Hagen, MLB.com At Lipscomb University, which is across town from the annual baseball conclave, Major League Baseball on Tuesday evening put its prestige behind an RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) fundraiser and clinic. |
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Agent Says Dickey Is Ready for AnythingDec 4, 2012
Andrew Keh, nytimes.com Bo McKinnis says that R.A. Dickey would prefer to remain with the Mets, but he still doesn't know if he can work out a deal with the team. |
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David Brown, yahoo.com NASHVILLE, Tenn — While team executives zeroed in on trade and free-agent targets at the winter meetings on Tuesday, Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum described what it was like being between the crosshairs of a former teammate and Hall of Famer. Sveum sa… |
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Davey has supreme confidence in NationalsDec 4, 2012
Richard Justice, MLB.com We begin this analysis of the Washington Nationals with a few words from the manager. "World Series or bust," Davey Johnson said on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings. |
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Gardy not worried about contract situationDec 4, 2012
Rhett Bollinger, MLB.com The 2013 season is an important one for Twins manager Ron Gardenhire. Gardenhire has just one year left on his contract after telling general manager Terry Ryan he wasn't deserving of an extension after the club finished with the worst record in the Ame… |
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Rangers GM: No Hamilton progress at meetingsDec 4, 2012
Richard Durrett, ESPN.com Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said he has not communicated with Josh Hamilton agent, Mike Moye, at the winter meetings. |
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Hamilton has Rangers in holding patternDec 4, 2012
T.R. Sullivan, MLB.com Jon Daniels expects to meet with Josh Hamilton's agent soon, but for now he's operating under the assumption that Hamilton is still testing the market. |
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Jordan Bastian, MLB.com GM Chris Antonetti and manager Terry Francona did their part, but free-agent outfielder Shane Victorino selected Boston over Cleveland on Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. |
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Quiet Cards stay the course on Day 2 of MeetingsDec 4, 2012
Jenifer Langosch, MLB.com Having spent much of Tuesday meeting with agents and holding internal discussions about various players, Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said late in the afternoon that "nothing's changed really" in the level of activity over the past 24 hours. |
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John Schlegel, MLB.com Through Day 2 of the annual gathering of baseball's brain trusts at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., it's evident that free-agent markets are starting to line up. |
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Although manager Ned Yost keeps talking about the Royals hitting more home runs next year, that doesn't seem to stop speculation about a trade involving his top home-run hitter, Billy Butler. |
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Orioles infielder Manny Machado was hospitalized with meningitis last month, but is fully recovered and has resumed his offseason workouts. |
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Dodgers not close in negotiations with RyuDec 4, 2012
Ken Gurnick, MLB.com The Dodgers made a long-term offer to Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin on Tuesday, but it was rejected by agent Scott Boras. "Predictably, it fell a tad short," said general manager Ned Colletti. |
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Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com Ryan Howard married longtime girlfriend Krystle Campbell in Hawaii on Saturday and the newlyweds celebrated by taking part in the newish "trash the dress" fad. The Philadelphia Phillies first baseman and the former Philadelphia Eagles cheerle… |
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Closer Soria signs two-year deal with RangersDec 4, 2012
Richard Durrett, ESPN.com The Rangers have officially added reliever Joakim Soria, signing the free agent to a two-year deal with a club option for 2015. |
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Farrell addresses his departure from TorontoDec 4, 2012
Gregor Chisholm, MLB.com John Farrell maintains he was always open and honest with the Blue Jays' front office about his desire to one day return to Boston. |
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Nats may have gotten a steal in HarenDec 4, 2012
Matthew Leach, MLB.com The Nationals seem to be betting that Dan Haren's down year resulted from a two-month slump, rather than the beginning of a decline phase. If they're right, they got quite a bargain on Tuesday. |
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Zduriencik meets with outfielder Bourn's agentDec 4, 2012
Greg Johns, MLB.com Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik continued pursuing every available avenue to improve his club's offense Tuesday at the Winter Meetings and his agenda included a sitdown with agent Scott Boras, whose top available client is free-agent center fie… |
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Dempster, Myers part of Brewers' discussionsDec 4, 2012
Adam McCalvy, MLB.com There were no Brewers deals on Day 2 of the Winter Meetings but there was movement. |
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Friedman juggling possibilities in NashvilleDec 4, 2012
Bill Chastain, MLB.com "We've got a lot of balls in the air," said Andrew Friedman of the Rays, who have been linked during the Winter Meetings to Yunel Escobar and Mark Reynolds. |
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Wright, Mets agree to new $138M, 8-year dealDec 4, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- David Wright and the New York Mets finalized a $138 million, eight-year contract Tuesday, the largest deal in the team's history. |
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Mets 3B Wright officially gets $138M extensionDec 4, 2012
Adam Rubin, ESPN.com David Wright's contract extension with the New York Mets is official. |
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Roenicke: Greinke as tough as they comeDec 4, 2012
Mike Bauman, MLB.com The notion that Zack Greinke isn't emotionally equipped to pitch for a big-market club, such as the Dodgers, seems either arbitrary or basically incorrect. |
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Orioles working on repeat of charmed 2012Dec 4, 2012
Anthony Castrovince, MLB.com Things are different in Baltimore this year, as the Orioles try to improve on their breakout 93-win campaign. But where do they go for an encore? |
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David Brown, yahoo.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson quickly showed off his marketing skills on Tuesday afternoon by conjuring a phrase that sets the bar very high for his team in 2013. "World Series or bust," Johnson said during his … |
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Victorino, Red Sox agree on $39M dealDec 4, 2012
Gordon Edes, ESPN.com The Boston Red Sox reached a three-year, $39 million agreement with free-agent outfielder Shane Victorino on Tuesday, according to a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations. |
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Gibson makes Hall cases for Morris, TrammellDec 4, 2012
Lyle Spencer, MLB.com D-backs manager and former World Series hero Kirk Gibson is not shy about the fact he believes former Tigers teammates Jack Morris and Alan Trammell belong in the Hall of Fame. |
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Source: Red Sox close to deal with VictorinoDec 4, 2012
Gordon Edes, ESPN.com The Boston Red Sox are in the "driver's seat" to complete a deal with free-agent outfielder Shane Victorino, a baseball source said Tuesday afternoon. |
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Reimold, Wada progressing ahead of scheduleDec 4, 2012
The Orioles have gotten positive reports from outfielder Nolan Reimold and pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada, who are recovering from surgical procedures and are ahead of their projected schedule. |
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Padres looking to retain their youth at MeetingsDec 4, 2012
Corey Brock, MLB.com The Padres have spent that last few years going to great lengths to improve their Minor League system. As you might expect, parting with such young, controllable talent isn't something that excites the front office. |
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T.R. Sullivan, MLB.com For the second straight year, the Rangers will play an exhibition game against the Mexico City Red Devils. The game will be played at the Ballpark in Arlington at 7:05 p.m. CT on March 28. |
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Carrie Muskat, MLB.com The Cubs are expected to complete the agreement with Japanese pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa on Friday. The right-hander has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $9.5 million contract, which includes vesting options valued at $5.5 million or $6 million, to be deter… |
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Ian Browne, MLB.com The Winter Meetings continue to be a productive exercise for the Red Sox. A day after they got the slugger they coveted in Mike Napoli, Boston has agreed to a three-year deal for outfielder Shane Victorino, a source confirmed to MLB.com. |
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Sveum has high hopes for hard-working JacksonDec 4, 2012
Carrie Muskat, MLB.com Brett Jackson may be back in the mix in the Cubs' starting outfield. Jackson spent a few days in Mesa, Ariz., with Cubs manager Dale Sveum, who said Tuesday the young outfielder has made "huge, huge strides" and completely overhauled his swing. |
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Rangers will try to figure out Young's 2013 roleDec 4, 2012
Richard Durrett, ESPN.com Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington said he isn't sure what role veteran Michael Young will have next season. |
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Possible trade targets for Mets in Dickey dealDec 4, 2012
The Mets have reportedly talked with up to eight teams about trading R.A. Dickey, their Cy Young-winning ace. Jay Jaffe examines the players and clubs to see if there's a good fit. |
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T&R: Do Dodgers have the prospects to land Dickey? |
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Mariners announce plans for 'Edgar's' restaurantDec 4, 2012
Greg Johns, MLB.com The Mariners announced plans Tuesday to install an open-air "Edgar's" restaurant in honor of Edgar Martinez in the left-field corner as part of the new outfield construction for next season. |
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Dickey's agent wouldn't be surprised by tradeDec 4, 2012
Adam Rubin, ESPN.com R.A. Dickey's agent said talks with New York Mets officials have been cordial, but a trade involving the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner would not be surprising. |
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Baseball America names Reds Organization of YearDec 4, 2012
Mark Sheldon, MLB.com The Reds received prestigious recognition on Tuesday, when they were named the 2012 Organization of the Year by Baseball America. |
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Butler earns Martinez Outstanding DH AwardDec 4, 2012
Dick Kaegel, MLB.com Royals DH Billy Butler was named the winner of the 2012 Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award on Tuesday. And it wasn't even close. Butler got 80 first-place votes among the 84 ballots cast. |
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Actor Ford to help present Selig Award to ScullyDec 4, 2012
Paul Casella, MLB.com Actor Harrison Ford, star of the upcoming baseball film "42," will present the Bud Selig Executive Leadership Award to Vin Scully at the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation's 10th annual "In the Spirit of the Game" Sports and Ent… |
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D-backs add veteran Hinske with one-year dealDec 4, 2012
Steve Gilbert, MLB.com The D-backs filled a need for a backup corner infielder who hits left-handed by agreeing with free agent Eric Hinske on a one-year deal on Tuesday. |
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Mr. Met look-alike spotted at meetings (Video)Dec 4, 2012
David Brown, yahoo.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With good reason, I thought this guy was Mr. Met, the New York Mets' longtime ball-headed mascot. But no, (s)he is Homer, the mascot for the Miracle League of North Alabama, an organization that builds playgrounds enabling kids and y… |
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Sources: Haren has agreement with NationalsDec 4, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com The Washington Nationals have added a veteran presence to an already formidable rotation, agreeing to terms with Dan Haren, according to sources. |
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David Brown, yahoo.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — No matter how fast he might be, please hold your horses regarding top prospect Billy Hamilton helping the Cincinnati Reds in a meaningful way in 2013. When asked about him at the winter meetings on Monday, manager Dusty Baker put up … |
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Source: Yanks insured for most of A-Rod dealDec 4, 2012
Wallace Matthews, ESPN.com According to a baseball source with knowledge of the contract, the Yankees are insured for a good portion of the $114 million they owe Rodriguez over the next five seasons. |
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Stars of the game honored with GIBBY AwardsDec 4, 2012
Lyle Spencer, MLB.com The people, inside and outside Major League Baseball's corridors, have spoken in MLB.com's 11th annual Greatness in Baseball Yearly Awards. |
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Headley's breakout season now includes GIBBYDec 4, 2012
Corey Brock, MLB.com Chase Headley won the GIBBY for Breakout Hitter of the Year |
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Lasorda: Bonds, Clemens, Sosa not Hall-worthyDec 4, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Count Tommy Lasorda among those who don't believe Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa should reach baseball's highest honor and be elected to the Hall of Fame. |
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Rodney nets GIBBY for Closer of the YearDec 4, 2012
Bill Chastain, MLB.com Fernando Rodney has won a GIBBY (Greatness in Baseball Yearly) Award as Major League Baseball's Closer of the Year. |
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Four-homer game nets Hamilton GIBBY AwardDec 4, 2012
T.R. Sullivan, MLB.com On May 8, a warm humid night at Camden Yards, Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton put on a hitting display that was one of the greatest in baseball history. |
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Heroics net Ibanez Postseason Moment GIBBYDec 4, 2012
Bryan Hoch, MLB.com Raul Ibanez's power display in Game 3 of the ALDS was unforgettable for anyone who was in the Bronx that night. It also stuck in the memories of voters, who found Ibanez worthy of a Greatness in Baseball Yearly (GIBBY) Award as this year's best Postseas… |
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Johnny Damon’s faux hawk has returnedDec 4, 2012
Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com We now interrupt these winter meetings to note that Johnny Damon's faux hawk is back and that it is big and beautiful. Hypnotizing, too. (There's a rumor that the outfielder's former Captain Caveman persona appears if you stare at the center of this col… |
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MLB.com's Hagen wins Hall's Spink AwardDec 4, 2012
Barry M. Bloom, MLB.com MLB.com's Paul Hagen has been voted the winner of the annual J.G. Taylor Spink Award by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, it was announced at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday. |
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David Brown, yahoo.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Juice has taken a short break from its offseason hibernation, and Big League Stew's David Brown is on the scene of baseball's winter meetings. Stop back on Wednesday to preview what's ahead at the biggest major-league congregation… |
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Animated Infographic: Watch As America's Stadiums Pile Up On The Backs Of Taxpayers Through The YearsDec 4, 2012
Reuben Fischer, deadspin.com When Jeffrey Loria decided to once again blow up his Marlins, it sparked a brief outrage over the $500 million in public money that had been spent on the team's brand new stadium. These outrages happen every couple years or so and are forgotten in time … |
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Animated Infographic: Who Paid For America's Stadiums? The Changing Landscape Of Arena WelfareDec 4, 2012
Reuben Fischer, deadspin.com When Jeffrey Loria decided to once again blow up his Marlins, it sparked a brief outrage over the $500 million in public money that had been spent on the team's brand new stadium. These outrages happen every couple years or so and are forgotten in time … |
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Nats agree with veteran Haren on one-year dealDec 4, 2012
Joey Nowak, MLB.com The Nationals appear to have found the additional starting pitcher they were looking for this offseason, agreeing to sign right-hander Dan Haren to a one-year, $13 million deal, MLB.com has confirmed. |
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The Stew’s winter meetings tracker: TuesdayDec 4, 2012
Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com Welcome back! Baseball's winter meetings continue down in Nashville today and hopefully there will be a bit more action than there was on Monday. You're going to want to follow it all when it does go down, so use this handy-dandy tracker to keep tabs on… |
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Upton rumors are becoming a traditionDec 4, 2012
Anthony Castrovince, MLB.com Justin Upton was taken by the D-backs with the first overall pick in the 2005 First-Year Player Draft. There's no truth to the rumor that he's been on the trading block ever since, but sometimes it feels that way. |
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The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with pitcher Dan Haren on a one-year, $13 million contract. It's one of those rare cases where we shouldn't a... |
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The Hot News From the Winter MeetingsDec 4, 2012
News and notes as we roll into Day 2 of the Winter Meetings ... • The Rangers signed former Royals closer Joakim Soria to a two-year, $8 mil... |
