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Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Minaya trying to keep Mets intact — Change will come to the Mets this offseason, but this early in November, the focus still falls on retaining their own players. Monday, the team announced that Carlos Delgado would return without exercising his right to demand a trade …
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Associated Press:
Mets: Delgado decides against filing trade demand — NEW YORK — Carlos Delgado is so happy with the Mets that he doesn't want to leave New York. — Delgado decided against filing a trade demand, the Mets said Monday, preferring to stick with the team that took him to the playoffs for the first time in his big-league career.
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Christian Red / NY Daily News:
No deal! Delgado digs in for Met stay — It's difficult for Mets fans to imagine Carlos Delgado demanding a trade after the All-Star caliber debut season he had in Flushing, including his first trip to the playoffs. Delgado hit .351 with four homers and 11 RBI in 10 postseason games …
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Delgado decides to stay where he is — Star first baseman won't exercise right to demand a trade — NEW YORK — Carlos Delgado sees his future with the Mets, and the team is thrilled to have him on board. — Mets general manager Omar Minaya said on Monday that Delgado and his agent …
USA Today:
D-Mat auction may be pitched battle — The name is Daisuke Matsuzaka. — But he's already prepared his nickname — D-Mat. — He is scheduled to arrive in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning, and by the end of the day may know the city where his American dream could begin.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Valentine loving life in Japan — Former Mets skipper entrenched in new land — OSAKA, Japan — Wearing a stylish grey suit and looking significantly younger than he did at the end of his tenure with the Mets, Bobby Valentine roamed the field during batting practice on Tuesday …
Murray Chass / New York Times:
Asians Give Major Leagues More Options to Consider — The season may be over, but this is international week in Major League Baseball. — A major league all-star team is finishing a five-game series in Japan against Japanese all-stars; teams are submitting huge bids for a Japanese pitcher …
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Gregg Doyel / CBS SportsLine.com:Chase for Japan's Matsuzaka a fool's game
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yankees Pick Up the Option on Sheffield — Gary Sheffield reported to spring training in February eager for the Yankees to exercise his $13 million option for 2007. General Manager Brian Cashman told Sheffield he expected to do so, and yesterday, he did. — The circumstances are different now …
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kcbs.com:
Plans Underway For New Stadium In Fremont — OAKLAND, Calif. (KCBS) — KCBS has learned that the Oakland Athletics will soon announce plans to move the club to Fremont, and build a new stadium complex there. — KCBS sports anchor Steve Bitker broke the story Monday morning …
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MLB.com:
Nationals agree to terms with 21 Minor League free agents, including 13 pitchers — The Washington Nationals today added depth to both their 40-man roster and minor-league system by agreeing to terms with 21 minor-league free agents. — The Nationals agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Tim Redding …
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Jason Williams / TwinCities.com:
Surgery goes well for Liriano — Twins all-star pitcher Francisco Liriano underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow Monday without any complications, general manager Terry Ryan said. — Dr. Lewis Yocum performed the 90-minute procedure in Los Angeles. Twins orthopedist Dr. John Steubs assisted him.
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Sox close to re-signing Cora — Infielder may get two-year contract — With the Red Sox' middle-infield situation up in the air for 2007, team sources indicate that they are closing in on a two-year deal with Alex Cora, which should protect the Sox in case of an injury or if their offseason pursuits fall short.
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Associated Press:
Pettitte, Clemens file for free agency — NEW YORK (AP) — Houston teammates Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte filed for free agency Monday, still unsure whether they want to pitch next year. — Clemens said he planned to retire after the 2003, 2004 and 2005 seasons, but came back each time to sign with his hometown Houston Astros.
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Jewett, Russell crossed off skipper list — Washington continues to look for Robinson's successor — WASHINGTON — Nationals president Stan Kasten said on Friday that the managerial search is reaching another phase, and, on Monday the team told Trent Jewett and John Russell that they are no longer …
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Mark Healey / Gotham Baseball:
The Rumor Mill: Cross-Coastal Chatter — Before the New York Mets re-joined the ranks of the "serious contenders with serious money" club two years ago, the weeks between the end of the World Series and December's Winter Meetings had become a quiet lull for most New York baseball fans.
