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Sandy Alderson, NY Mets can be patient as trade market for R.A. Dickey holds many different possibilities nydailynews.com Sandy 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…
	Braves on the lookout for outfielder, bat off bench Dec 4, 2012 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…
	Astros deal reliever Lopez to Rox for righty White Dec 4, 2012 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.
	Source: Victorino, Red Sox near $39M, 3-yr deal Dec 4, 2012 CNNSI.com 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
	Agent Says Dickey Is Ready for Anything Dec 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.
	Davey has supreme confidence in Nationals Dec 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.
	Ryan Howard plays ‘trash the dress’ with his bride Dec 4, 2012 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…
	Nats may have gotten a steal in Haren Dec 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.
	Wright, Mets agree to new $138M, 8-year deal Dec 4, 2012 CNNSI.com 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.
	Mets 3B Wright officially gets $138M extension Dec 4, 2012 Adam Rubin, ESPN.com David Wright's contract extension with the New York Mets is official.
	Davey Johnson says ‘World Series or bust’ for Nationals in 2013 Dec 4, 2012 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 …
	Possible trade targets for Mets in Dickey deal Dec 4, 2012 CNNSI.com 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.
	Dickey's agent wouldn't be surprised by trade Dec 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.
	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…
	Sources: Haren has agreement with Nationals Dec 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.
	Done Deals: Ben Revere trade to Philly caps winter meetings activity Dec 3, 2012 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…
	Animated Infographic: Watch As America's Stadiums Pile Up On The Backs Of Taxpayers Through The Years Dec 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 …
	Animated Infographic: Who Paid For America's Stadiums? The Changing Landscape Of Arena Welfare Dec 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 …
	Nats agree with veteran Haren on one-year deal Dec 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.
	Haren Heads to D.C. to Give Nats' Rotation a Low-Cost Boost Dec 4, 2012 grantland.com 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...