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2:00 AM ET, November 28, 2006

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CBS SportsLine.com:
AP survey: Hall odds not good for McGwire  —  CBS SportsLine.com wire reports  —  NEW YORK — For one glorious summer, Mark McGwire was bigger than baseball itself.  America stopped to watch each time he came to the plate, and cheered every time he sent a ball into orbit.  —  He could do no wrong, it seemed.
Discussion: Dodger Thoughts
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Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Hall ballot features era's top stars  —  Gwynn, Ripken, McGwire join Gossage, Rice, Dawson  —  SAN DIEGO — The 2007 Hall of Fame ballot was released on Monday and a record number of buses will be ready to roll into Cooperstown, N.Y., on July 29 for what's expected to be one of the biggest induction ceremonies of this generation.
Discussion: It's Outta Here!
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
McGwire won't get my Hall vote this year  —  No, I will not vote for Mark McGwire for the Hall of Fame.  Not this year.  And maybe not ever.  —  But, as a voting member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, this year's ballot is my only concern.
Associated Press:
McGwire goes on Hall ballot along with Gwynn and Ripken
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
Fox Sports:   Should McGwire even be on the ballot?
Buster Olney / ESPN:
MLB official: Ramirez might be dealt by Saturday … The Red Sox are aggressively shopping outfielder Manny Ramirez now, according to major league sources, at a time when the slugger's trade value has peaked, and there is a sense among some executives that their trade talks are gaining momentum.
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Tony Massarotti / Boston Herald:
Matsuzaka, Sox oceans apart — Talks could affect other deals
Tony Massarotti / Boston Herald:
Not Manny outs left
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Dellucci agrees to 3-year, $11.5M deal  —  The Indians have found a new left fielder, reaching agreement with free agent David Dellucci on a three-year, $11.5 million contract, FOXSports.com has learned.  —  The deal is contingent on Dellucci passing a physical.  The examination is expected to take place Thursday in Cleveland.
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Associated Press:
Dellucci to join Indians as everyday left fielder
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Source: Eaton's three-year deal with Phils worth $24M … Free agent pitcher Adam Eaton has reached preliminary agreement on a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies worth more than $24 million, a baseball source told ESPN.com.  —  The contract includes a mutual option for a fourth …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Eaton, Phils agree on 3-year, $24 million deal  —  The Phillies have reached agreement with free-agent right-hander Adam Eaton on a three-year, $24 million contract, FOXSports.com has confirmed.  —  The deal, first reported by ESPN.com, is expected to become official after Eaton undergoes a physical …
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates exercise Marte's $3 million option  —  Left-hander will be team's highest-paid reliever in 2007  —  By Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  —  The Pirates have exercised the 2007 option worth $3 million on Damaso Marte's contract, making him their highest-paid reliever.
Discussion: The Parrot and Bucs Dugout
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Ed Eagle / MLB.com:
Bucs ink Marte to two-year extension  —  Veteran reliever's new deal includes club option for '09  —  PITTSBURGH — The Pirates signed left-handed reliever Damaso Marte to a two-year contract extension on Monday with a club option for 2009.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Ed Eagle / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Bucs fans play GM for a day
Discussion: Bucco Blog and Bucs Dugout
Sports Illustrated:
Blue Jays still negotiating with Zaun  —  TORONTO (AP) -The Toronto Blue Jays have resumed negotiations with free-agent catcher Gregg Zaun after an apparent agreement with Rod Barajas fell through.  —  General manager J.P. Ricciardi said late Monday the team was negotiating with Zaun, and the deal with Barajas was not going ahead.
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Richard Durrett / Dallas Morning News:
Barajas signs with Blue Jays
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Sports Illustrated:
Dodgers add starter in ex-Phillie Wolf  —  Free agent lefthander Randy Wolf has agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, SI.com has learned.  —  The Dodgers, acting quickly in a tough free-agent market, are also looking at free-agent pitchers Greg Maddux and Jason Schmidt.
Discussion: 6-4-2, Dem Bums and True Blue LA
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ESPN:   Ex-Phillies pitcher Randy Wolf agrees with Dodgers
Lisa L. Colangelo / NY Daily News:
Yank clubs bat ban bid  —  Hurler brushed back by pol for metal pitch  —  Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina came out swinging against the City Council's proposed ban on aluminum bats in high school baseball games - and immediately caught flak from a lawmaker and a grieving mom.
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Peter Zellen / MLB.com:   Yanks, Mussina announce two-year deal
Baseball America:
Detroit Tigers  —  Baseball America's Top 10 Prospects lists are based on projections of a player's long-term worth after discussions with scouting and player-development personnel.  All players who haven't exceeded the major league rookie standards of 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched (without regard to service time) are eligible.
Discussion: Tiger Tales and Mack Avenue Tigers
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Billfer / The Detroit Tiger Weblog:
BA's Top 10 Tiger Prospects for 2007
Discussion: TigerBlog
Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Sox GM says Crede extension unlikely  —  Williams blames 'landscape,' says Bonds not in plans  —  For White Sox fans having visions of Joe Crede at third base forever and for those dreaming of Barry Bonds as the new left fielder, the reality is neither will happen.
David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Baez signs up for relief work with Orioles … One frustrating year in the National League was enough for right-hander Danys Baez.  —  The free agent reliever signed a $19 million, three-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday after passing a physical.  —  Baez broke into the majors with Cleveland in 2001.
Associated Press:
Bidding for Japan's Igawa closes  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Bidding for Japanese pitcher Kei Igawa closed on Monday, and the New York Yankees and Mets were thought to be among the major league teams that submitted offers.  —  The Hanshin Tigers made Igawa available for posting this month …
 
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
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Discussion: RotoRob
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Phil Pepe / yesnetwork.com:
Jeter great, but Morneau better
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David Gassko / Hardball Times:
Present Value  —  Damn.  Eight years, $136 million?  For Alfonso Soriano?
Discussion: Yanksfan vs Soxfan
 

 
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