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Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
O's trade Tejada to Astros — Team gets OF Scott, pitchers Albers, Patton, Sarfate, 3B Costanzo in return — Two years after he first suggested that he'd benefit from a change of scenery, Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada finally got his wish as he was traded to the Houston Astros today …
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Richard / SportsJustice:
You're going to love Miguel Tejada. This trade? Not so fast. — Miguel Tejada is an impact player in every sense of the word. He's a terrific clutch hitter and may hit 50 home runs playing half his games at Minute Maid Park. His arm is tremendous, and he plays with a flair you're going to love.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs part ways with Prior — A Cubs career than began with a bang ended with a whimper Wednesday night for one-time ace Mark Prior. — Two hours before the 11 p.m. deadline to offer arbitration to eligible players, general manager Jim Hendry non-tendered Prior, allowing him to leave via free agency at age 27.
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs non-tender Prior — CHICAGO — The Cubs and Mark Prior have parted ways. — The Cubs opted to not tender a contract to the right-handed pitcher by Wednesday's 11 p.m. CT deadline, and he is now a free agent. — The Cubs would've preferred to non-tender Prior and re-sign him for less …
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs cut Prior loose — The long, winding and mostly frustrating road of Mark Prior's career as a Cub has officially come to an end with the Cubs' decision tonight to non-tender the former 18-game winner, sources said. — Prior, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery eight months ago …
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ESPN.com:
Giants sign Rowand to five-year, $60 million deal — SAN FRANCISCO — Aaron Rowand wanted some longterm stability, and so did the San Francisco Giants. — Rowand agreed to a $60 million, five-year contract with the Giants on Wednesday, giving the club a center fielder without having to trade pitchers Matt Cain or Tim Lincecum.
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Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants sign outfielder Rowand — (12-12) 12:50 PST — The Giants have acquired a new center fielder, and he will be in San Francisco for a long time. The team will announce this afternoon it has signed Aaron Rowand to a five-year contract. — Terms were not immediately available.
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Padres, Pirates deep in trade talks about OF Bay … Frustrated in their attempts to land outfielders this offseason, the San Diego Padres are deep into discussions with the Pittsburgh Pirates about a multiplayer deal that would be centered around All-Star outfielder Jason Bay.
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Tom Krasovic / San Diego Union-Tribune:Padres and Pirates — The Padres and Pirates have done a lot …
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Sources: Floyd, Rays could have deal in place by weekend … The Tampa Bay Rays are in serious discussions with free-agent outfielder Cliff Floyd and could have an agreement in place by the weekend, baseball sources told ESPN.com. — The Rays have been looking for a bat …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Vizcaino close with Rockies, Pirates — LIKE THIS STORY? — Free-agent reliever Luis Vizcaino is close to signing with either the Pirates or Rockies, according to major-league sources. — Vizcaino, 33, is expected to receive a multi-year deal after rejecting a one-year contract through salary arbitration with the Yankees.
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Willie Randolph says Mets not giving up on Johan Santana or Erik Bedard — Willie Randolph insisted Tuesday that he is not giving up on landing Johan Santana or Erik Bedard, even though Mets GM Omar Minaya continues to prepare fans for a ho-hum winter by talking up Oliver Perez and John Maine.
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Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Mets sign three to Minors deals — Team invites two catchers, right-hander to Spring Training — NEW YORK — The Mets signed catchers Raul Casanova and Gustavo Molina and right-hander Nate Field to Minor League contracts on Wednesday, inviting each to big league Spring Training camp.
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Adam Rubin / New York Daily News Blogs:
Beltran is baseball's tenth highest-paid player — Here's an AP-tabulated list of the highest-paid players in baseball. Carlos Beltran checks in at No. 10. — Player, Club Years Avg. Salary — Alex Rodriguez, NYY 2008-17 $27,500,000 — Manny Ramirez, Bos 2001-08 $20,000,000
