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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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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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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(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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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Tom Ley, deadspin.com It was just three years ago that Alex Rodriguez had surgery on his right hip to repair a torn labrum. Now, multiple media outlets are reporting that A-Rod is set to have the same procedure done on his left hip. He reportedly hurt his hip towards the end… |
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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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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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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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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... |
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