NY Mets need to treat knuckleballer R.A. Dickey like a Cy Young winner in contract negotiations, not just trade talksThe Mets left the winter meetings on Thursday no closer to a solution regarding R.A. Dickey, and yet their time here sure did crystallize the double standard of a stance they’ve taken on their 20-game winner. |
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Cliff Corcoran: Five cuts from winter meetingsDec 6, 2012
The hottest position of this Hot Stove season is the hot corner. Cliff Corcoran examines the thin third-base market, the lack of multi-year contracts for starting pitchers and more. |
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D'backs ink Hinske, Nieves to one-year dealsDec 6, 2012
PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks completed one-year contracts with free agent Eric Hinske and catcher Wil Nieves on Thursday. |
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Dom Cosentino, deadspin.com Leave it to those sleuths of scuzz over at Busted Coverage to make a find like this. Chipper Jones has retired, finalized his divorce from his second wife, and now appears to be dating Taylor Higgins, better known to the world as Lexi Ray or Lexi Ray Ta… |
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Wright, Mets donating $250K to NYC Mayor's FundDec 6, 2012
Joey Nowak, MLB.com Having grown up in Virginia, an area that's seen its share of hurricane damage, Mets third baseman David Wright could speak with authority on the topic when he returned to New York on Thursday, about a month after Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of the… |
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With Haren locked up, Nats focus on LaRocheDec 6, 2012
Bill Ladson, MLB.com The Nationals went to the Winter Meetings determined to re-sign first baseman Adam LaRoche. The problem is, they still differ on the length of the contract. LaRoche wants a three-year deal, but the Nats don't want to give him more than a two-year deal. |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Reed Johnson, the top pinch hitter in the National League last season, rejoined the Atlanta Braves on Thursday with a one-year contract that includes a club option for 2014. |
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Braves bring back OF Johnson with 1-year dealDec 6, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Reed Johnson, the top pinch hitter in the National League last season, rejoined the Atlanta Braves on Thursday with a one-year contract that includes a club option for 2014. |
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No tangible moves for Mets, but progress madeDec 6, 2012
Anthony DiComo, MLB.com Shortly after arriving at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center last weekend, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said he expected to narrow down options on multiple fronts by the end of the Winter Meetings. Yet the Meetings came and went … |
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Braves wrap up Meetings with Johnson signingDec 6, 2012
Mark Bowman, MLB.com Braves general manager Frank Wren proved to be correct with his assumption that he would not make an impact transaction during this year's Winter Meetings. But Wren was able to bring back outfielder Reed Johnson on a one-year deal Thursday to bolster th… |
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Braves bring back outfielder JohnsonDec 6, 2012
Gary Cotton, MLB.com The Braves signed free-agent outfielder Reed Johnson to a one-year contract Thursday, with an option for '14. |
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Phillies have acquired outfielder Ben Revere from the Minnesota Twins for right-handers Vance Worley and Trevor May. |
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Phillies acquire Revere from Twins to play CFDec 6, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com The Phillies filled their biggest need right before the winter meetings ended, acquiring center fielder Ben Revere from the Minnesota Twins for right-handers Vance Worley and Trevor May on Thursday. |
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Rockies select lefty Rosenbaum in Rule 5 DraftDec 6, 2012
Thomas Harding, MLB.com The Rockies selected left-handed pitcher Daniel Rosenbaum from the Nationals in Thursday's Rule 5 Draft and will thrust him into competition for a spot on the pitching staff. |
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Inciarte selected by Phillies in Rule 5 DraftDec 6, 2012
Todd Zolecki, MLB.com The Phillies found at least one potential center fielder Thursday morning at the Winter Meetings. They selected Ender Inciarte from the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rule 5 Draft. |
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Phils get Revere from Twins for Worley, MayDec 6, 2012
Todd Zolecki, MLB.com The Phillies will not leave the Winter Meetings empty handed. They have acquired center fielder Ben Revere in a trade with the Minnesota Twins for right-handed pitchers Vance Worley and Trevor May. |
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Sources: Rangers, Phils talking Young dealDec 6, 2012
Richard Durrett, ESPN.com The Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies are talking about a trade involving Michael Young, sources confirmed on Thursday. |
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Joe Frisaro, MLB.com The Marlins exit the Winter Meetings in search of a third baseman. President of baseball operations Larry Beinfest makes it clear there is work to be done with the roster before Spring Training. |
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Justin Upton has MVP talent and the Diamondbacks have him under contract for three more years. So why might it be time for them to part ways? Tom Verducci explains in Three Strikes. |
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Phils talking to Rangers about acquiring YoungDec 6, 2012
Todd Zolecki, MLB.com Ruben Amaro Jr. said Wednesday the Phillies had made progress at the Winter Meetings. It turns out they are getting closer to finding a third baseman. Sources said Thursday morning they were in serious discussions about acquiring Rangers infielder Micha… |
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Josh Hamilton and Zack Greinke remained in play as several free agents struck deals Wednesday. Until the Rangers make a move, the anticipation continues to build, writes Joe Lemire. |
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