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Suzuki and Yankees Expect to Get a Deal Done David Waldstein, nytimes.com Negotiations between the 39-year-old outfielder and the team on a one-year contract have picked up.
	Source: Correia signs two-year deal with Twins Dec 10, 2012 Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com Free agent right-hander Kevin Correia has reached agreement on a two-year, $10 million contract with the Minnesota Twins, a baseball source said Monday night.
	Dodgers are alone atop financial mountain Dec 10, 2012 Mike Bauman, MLB.com The Dodgers have not only transcended the Yankees in the sheer size of their player payroll, they may have altered their competitive landscape in a way that no other club has in recent baseball history.
	Ryu appearing in Koreatown on Tuesday Dec 10, 2012 Ken Gurnick, MLB.com The Dodgers wasted no time putting new pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu to work, scheduling an appearance for the left-hander in Koreatown on Tuesday.
	Twins come to terms with right-hander Correia Dec 10, 2012 Rhett Bollinger, MLB.com The Twins have agreed to a two-year deal worth $10 million with right-hander Kevin Correia.
	Dodgers publish Zack Greinke photo from future Dec 10, 2012 David Brown, yahoo.com The Los Angeles Dodgers simply could have Photoshopped his image into one of their uniforms to use as art Monday, when Zack Greinke officially signed his $147 million contract at Dodger Stadium. There already are plenty of photos of Greinke — even many …
	Young: No relationship with Rangers front office Dec 10, 2012 Richard Durrett, ESPN.com Michael Young spent most of his news conference on Monday thanking fans, coaches and teammates for his 12 years in Texas.
	Dodgers sign Greinke to record six-year deal Dec 10, 2012 ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Zack Greinke to a six-year contract, the team announced Monday.
	A-Rod centaur mystery persists as he issues ‘minotaur’ painting denial Dec 10, 2012 David Brown, yahoo.com If he were alive today, Robert Stack and his "Unsolved Mysteries" television program would get to the bottom of the Alex Rodriguez/centaur story. Does he really have two paintings of himself as a mythological horsie creature hanging above his …
	Pirates re-sign reliever Grilli to two-year deal Dec 10, 2012 Associated Press, ESPN.com The Pittsburgh Pirates have re-signed free agent reliever Jason Grilli to a two-year contract worth $6.75 million.
	'Viva Los Dodgers' staple Rivera dies in plane crash Dec 10, 2012 Jesse Sanchez, MLB.com The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a member of their extended family over the weekend when it was confirmed that singer Jenni Rivera, one of the stars of "Viva Los Dodgers Day," was among those killed in a plane crash in Mexico.
	Young eager for the challenge of playing on a new team Dec 10, 2012 Todd Zolecki, MLB.com Michael Young hasn't played third base regularly since '10, but he's ready for the challenge of his full-time job.
	Source: Yanks, Ichiro closing in on 1-year deal Dec 10, 2012 Andrew Marchand, ESPN.com Ichiro Suzuki and the New York Yankees are expected to finalize a one-year contract this week, according to a baseball official with knowledge of the talks.
	Dodgers officially introduce Korean lefty Ryu Dec 10, 2012 Mark Saxon, ESPN.com The Dodgers signed Korean left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu shortly before a Sunday deadline, wrapping up a productive weekend in which they may have acquired their No. 2 and 3 starting pitchers.
	Dickey Has at Least One More Assignment With Mets Dec 10, 2012 Andrew Keh, nytimes.com R. A. Dickey is expected to be part of the team's holiday party on Tuesday, but beyond that his future in Flushing remains uncertain.
	Young appreciative of dozen years in Texas Dec 10, 2012 T.R. Sullivan, MLB.com Michael Young, having been traded from the Rangers to Philadelphia, said thank you and goodbye at a Dallas hotel on Monday.
	Manuel discusses Young, Revere and 2013 lineup Dec 10, 2012 Todd Zolecki, MLB.com Bet on this: Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has started thinking about his Opening Day lineup.
	Bay seeks consistency in comfort of Seattle home Dec 10, 2012 Greg Johns, MLB.com Jason Bay and the Mariners are hoping a change of scenery rejuvenates the power-hitting outfielder.
	White Sox weigh in on effect of Royals-Rays trade Dec 10, 2012 Scott Merkin, MLB.com The debate raged on Monday as to whether the Royals paid too steep of a price in acquiring James Shields in a trade with the Rays. As for the White Sox, a prime American League Central rival of the Royals, the deal doesn't really seem to affect them in …
	Ichiro, Yanks progressing toward one-year deal Dec 10, 2012 Bryan Hoch, MLB.com The Yankees are making progress toward a new contract with outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, according to multiple published reports.
	Pirates reportedly sign Grilli to two-year deal Dec 10, 2012 Tom Singer, MLB.com The Pirates on Monday apparently reeled in the big bullpen piece they had hoped to retain, as right-hander Jason Grilli agreed to a two-year contract to remain in Pittsburgh, according to multiple reports.
	White Sox announce 3-year deal for Keppinger Dec 10, 2012 Doug Padilla, ESPN.com The Chicago White Sox announced Monday they had agreed to terms on a three-year, $12 million contract with free agent infielder Jeff Keppinger.
	Reds officially ink Ludwick to 2-year, $15M deal Dec 10, 2012 Associated Press, ESPN.com Ryan Ludwick left the Reds to see if there was a better deal available on the free agent market. He found at least one, but turned it down to stay with Cincinnati.
	Pat Hentgen rejoins Blue Jays as bullpen coach Dec 10, 2012 Associated Press, ESPN.com The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Pat Hentgen as their bullpen coach, bringing the Cy Young winner back into the team's coaching ranks.
	‘Baseball Card Vandals’ turn worthless commons into hilarious pieces of art Dec 10, 2012 Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com The Internet: Where a website, a magic marker and a box of late '80s baseball cards can be turned into one of the day's best bookmarks. Visit the Baseball Card Vandals for more. Are you ready for hot stove season? Follow @bigleaguestew, @KevinKaduk and …
	Tigers agree to deal with Pena to back up Avila Dec 10, 2012 Associated Press, ESPN.com The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a one-year contract with catcher Brayan Pena.
	Will Angels' strategy lead to improvement in 2013? Dec 10, 2012 Alden Gonzalez, MLB.com Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto charted a different course this offseason by focusing on the back end of the bullpen and relying on a couple mid-level starters to fill the rotation.
	Youkilis' uncle says he loves NY; weighing offer Dec 10, 2012 Wallace Matthews, ESPN.com Kevin Youkilis considers the New York Yankees' one-year, $12 million contract offer "very legitimate," his agent told ESPNNewYork.com, and the player's uncle is rooting for him to take it.
	Mets hold intriguing chip in Dickey Dec 10, 2012 Richard Justice, MLB.com With Zack Greinke and James Shields off the board, the Mets would appear to be in a good spot. After all, R.A. Dickey is the best available starting pitcher on the market, and it's not even close.
	Reds introduce ‘Los Rojos’ alternate jerseys Dec 10, 2012 Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com The Cincinnati Reds held their annual "Redsfest" over the weekend and the biggest happening — other than Bronson Arroyo's Goo Goo Dolls cover or Mat Latos' Justin Bieber impression — was the introduction of the team's new alternate jersey. Tha…
	Jay Jafef: Myers-for-Shields trade not enough for Royals or Rays Dec 10, 2012 CNNSI.com After weeks of speculation, the Royals and Rays finally completed their Wil Myers-for-James Shields trade but it isn't likely to give either team what it wants, writes Jay Jaffe. Related: yahoo.com, MLB.com
	MLB, StubHub renew secondary market deal Dec 10, 2012 Associated Press, ESPN.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media and StubHub.com announced a new five-year deal Monday that continues the website's role as the official secondary ticket market for the sport while eliminating the cheap listings that had become an eyesore for some c…
	Upton blockbuster potential fades for D-backs Dec 10, 2012 Steve Gilbert, MLB.com There was plenty of talk last week about a blockbuster trade that would have involved D-backs outfielder Justin Upton, but with James Shields off the board, it appears that Texas and Arizona are lacking additional partners to get involved in a blockbust…
	Redmond wants Marlins to force issue on offense Dec 10, 2012 Joe Frisaro, MLB.com Attention to detail will play a major factor in the Marlins' approach at the plate when Spring Training gets under way in February.
	Schoop has tools to make impact on O's Dec 10, 2012 Bernie Pleskoff, MLB.com He isn't ready for Major League baseball yet, but once his development is complete, Jonathan Schoop could become a high-average, power-hitting fixture in the Orioles' lineup.
	The Week Ahead: Free-agent dominoes set to fall Dec 10, 2012 Doug Miller, MLB.com The first order of business, now that Zack Greinke is off the table, could be to see where Josh Hamilton lands. The free-agent slugger, most recently of the Texas Rangers, could have been waiting to see if the Rangers landed Greinke, whose deal with the…
	Foundation for winter full of moves laid in Nashville Dec 10, 2012 Cash Kruth, MLB.com While the Winter Meetings are the biggest offseason show, talks aren't finished just because Major League Baseball has left Nashville, Tenn.