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ESPN.com:
Rays-Twins deal features Young, Garza — MINNEAPOLIS — Delmon Young was traded by Tampa Bay to Minnesota on Wednesday night as part of a six-player deal that sent right-hander Matt Garza to the Rays. — In a swap of promising youngsters that's been discussed for weeks …
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La Velle / Twins Insider:
Twins close to landing Delmon Young [updated] — The Twins and Tampa Bay Rays are close to finalizing a multi-player deal, according to several sources with knowledge of the discussions. The deal could be announced as soon as today. — The main pieces changning teams would be outfielder Delmon Young …
Sports Illustrated:
Santana sweepstakes heating up — Red Sox, Yanks reluctant to part with top prospects — If the Red Sox relent and include young outfield phenom Jacoby Ellsbury in trade talks for Johan Santana, Boston would probably lead the high-stakes sweepstakes for the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
Kelly Thesier / MLB.com:
Twins pick up Young in six-player deal — Minnesota sends Garza, Bartlett, Morlan to Tampa Bay — MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins and Rays completed a blockbuster six-player deal Wednesday night that sent pitcher Matt Garza, shortstop Jason Bartlett and Minor League pitcher Eduardo Morlan …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Free agent could set up for Yankees — LIKE THIS STORY? — Troy Percival setting up for Mariano Rivera? — It's possible if Percival decides he would be comfortable pitching in the eighth inning, according to industry sources. — Percival, however, is more likely to sign as a free agent …
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MLB Trade Rumors
Buster Olney / ESPN.com:
Sources: Percival, Rays close in on multiyear deal … Troy Percival got to know Joe Maddon when he pitched for the Angels and Maddon was a coach for the same team. Assuming there are no unforeseen snags in negotiations, Percival and Maddon will be reunited in Tampa Bay next season.
Scott Miller / CBS SportsLine.com:
Twins close to deal to land Young, four others from Rays — The Minnesota Twins are closing in on a major trade, though not the one most of the baseball world is awaiting. — While talks continue surrounding two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana, the Twins are moving swiftly in attempting …
La Velle / Twins Insider:
It's official — The Twins and Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night have completed a trade that brings young hitting star Delmon Young to the Twin Cities (photo courtesy of USA Today). — The Twins have sent righthander Matt Garza, shortstop Jason Bartlett and minor league righthander Eduardo Morlan …
ESPN:Source: Don't count out Mets in Johan trade derby
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New York Post, MetsBlog.com, Mets Merized Online, Hot Stove New York, Can't Stop The Bleeding and Hot Foot
Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Rays trade Stokes to Mets for cash — Relief pitcher ends nine-year relationship with Tampa Bay — The Rays traded reliever Brian Stokes to the Mets for cash considerations on Wednesday, ending a phase of the young right-hander's career that took nearly a decade to develop.
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MLB.com:
Mets acquire RHP Brian Stokes — The New York Mets announced today that they have acquired right-handed relief pitcher Brian Stokes from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. Stokes will be added to New York's 40-man roster, which now stands at 36.
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Mets Fever
Denver Post:
Rox: Herges, Torrealba deals expected — Rockies catcher, Yorvit Torrealba, warms up during batting practice before game four of the World Series. Torrealba may be nearing a return to Colorado next season. (THE DENVER POST | ANDY CROSS) — Yorvit Torrealba and Matt Herges returned …
Jeff Gordon / Fox Sports:
Baseball's best free-agent signings — LIKE THIS STORY? — Bargains will be difficult to come by in baseball's current free-agent marketplace. Once again, the demand for high-end talent outstrips the supply. — But that won't stop general managers from shopping until they drop.
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FIRE JOE MORGAN
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Tim Brown / Yahoo! Sports:
Winter dealings — Flush in fresh revenue and occupied bleacher seats, somewhat leery of George Mitchell's view of such a prosperous time in its history, and exceedingly short in pitching and patience, baseball gathers Sunday night in Nashville, Tenn., which apparently is as good a place …
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MetsBlog.com
Associated Press:
K.C. signs Japanese reliever Yabuta — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta has agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract with the Kansas City Royals and will compete for a spot as the team's primary setup man. — A 34-year-old right-hander, Yabuta spent 12 seasons …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
GM says Sox have options — Williams sees trade matches at meetings — Ken Williams didn't sound like a general manager coming off a 90-loss season and lacking a seasoned leadoff hitter, a dependable outfielder to complement Jermaine Dye and a solid backup middle infielder.
Lyle Spencer / MLB.com:
Moreno frustrated over Cabrera talks — Owner says Marlins trying to play Angels vs. Dodgers — ANAHEIM — Club owner Arte Moreno made it crystal clear on Wednesday where the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim stand with regard to Florida Marlins third baseman Miguel Cabrera, the biggest fish in the Major League marketplace.
