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AL West News and Rumors

Tigers finalize 2-year, $26M contract with Hunter

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DETROIT (AP) -- Torii Hunter has reached the postseason six times in his career, but he's never played in a World Series.

Dick Kaegel, MLB.com

Mike Trout settled for runner-up when the BBWAA announced its choice for American League MVP, but the Angels' rookie sensation received the Junior Circuit's top honor when the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum announced its annual Legacy Awards on Friday.

Greg Johns, MLB.com

Although the Mariners plan to pursue offensive upgrades this offseason, general manager Jack Zduriencik said Friday he doesn't see Seattle being big players in the pursuit of free-agent slugger Josh Hamilton.

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Athletics have traded right-hander Tyson Ross and minor league first baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones to the San Diego Padres for infielder Andy Parrino and left-hander Andrew Werner.

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The Texas Rangers are going to defend the Alamo.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Oakland Athletics have traded right-hander Tyson Ross and minor league first baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones to the San Diego Padres for infielder Andy Parrino and left-hander Andrew Werner.

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Now that the awards for 2012 have been handed out, it's time to think about who will win in '13. Expect a lot of former winners to take home the hardware, writes Cliff Corcoran.