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Curt Schilling / 38 Pitches:
One players take on the Mitchell Report, Canseco, Clemens, records, looking back or going forward.... Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens, Andy Petite, Todd Pratt, Gary Bennett, Paul Byrd, Dave Justice, Fernando Vina, Alex Cabrera, Brian Roberts, Lenny Dykstra, and many more.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Schilling calls out Clemens in blog — Writes if Rocket is guilty of using steroids, take away Cys — BOSTON — Curt Schilling put his fingers to the keyboard on Wednesday, pounding out a 3,676-word blog entry in which he essentially challenged Roger Clemens to fight for his innocence …
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John Thorn / The Biz of Baseball:
Our Champions — John Thorn is a contributing writer for The Business of Sports Network — It is now one week since the release of the Mitchell Report, culminating a 20-month, $20 million investigation (into secondary sources, largely ... how on earth was so much spent?) …
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Former Brewers outfielder Jenkins agrees with Phils … The Philadelphia Phillies and free agent outfielder Geoff Jenkins have reached preliminary agreement on a two-year deal believed to be worth about $13 million, a baseball source told ESPN.com. — The agreement includes …
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Lance Allan / Today's TMJ4:
Jenkins To The Phillies — Former Brewer Expected To Land In Philly — Today's TMJ4 Sports Anchor Lance Allan has learned that former Brewer OF Geoff Jenkins has a new Christmas gift...an all but done deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. — The former Brewer is expected to take a physical …
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Jim Street / MLB.com:
Source: Silva, Mariners agree to deal — The Mariners and free agent right-hander Carlos Silva have reached agreement on a multiyear contract, according to an American League source, and the deal could be finalized as early as Thursday, pending the outcome of a physical.
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John Hickey / seattlepi.com Mariners blog:Silva signing could be announced by Thursday
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George King / New York Post:
METS IN LEAD FOR LOHSE? — The Mets' primary competition for free-agent pitcher Kyle Lohse has dropped out of the bidding. — According to Phillies assistant GM Ruben Amaro, Philadelphia's refusal to go beyond three years for the right-hander ended their pursuit of Lohse, who finished last season in Philly.
Kat O'Brien / Newsday:
Yanks' Hank keeping door open for Johan Santana — In case you thought the Yankees' dalliance with the Twins over ace lefthander Johan Santana had ended, think again. — “There's still an outside chance that we get him,” Yankees senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner said by phone Wednesday afternoon.
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La Velle / Twins Insider:
Wednesday update — Sorry for the delay, but holiday preparations (and a toilet repair today) made it hard for me to stay on schedule. — I spoke with several people today who told me nothing is close regarding a trade of Johan Santana (although that one phone call) could be happening as I write this …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Lefty Mahay, Royals reach two-year deal — LIKE THIS STORY? — The Kansas City Royals, fortifying their bullpen, have reached preliminary agreement with free-agent left-hander Ron Mahay on a two-year, $8 million contract, according to major-league sources.
Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates fall short in bidding for free agent Durbin — The Pirates keep coming up second. — Their bid for free-agent starter Chad Durbin, formerly of the Detroit Tigers, was turned down in favor of one made by the Philadelphia Phillies, a source disclosed today. The Pirates and Phillies were the two finalists.
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David Pinto / Sporting News:
Haren trade gives D-backs the bigs' best 1-2 punch — The Arizona Diamondbacks pulled off the second big trade of the Hot Stove League. Like the Detroit Tigers, the Diamondbacks swapped out six good prospects to obtain a young player of great talent. In this case, Arizona brought in pitcher Dan Haren.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Notes: Lopez looks to bounce back — Off-the-field issues plagued infielder's production last season — WASHINGTON — Infielder Felipe Lopez understands why the Nationals have been looking for a leadoff hitter this offseason. In 2007, the team's leadoff hitters hit a combined .243 with a .308 on-base percentage.
Associated Press:
Mitchell Report doesn't affect Major League Baseball's credit rating — NEW YORK (AP) — The Mitchell Report had no effect on Major League Baseball's credit rating. — Fitch Ratings said Wednesday that it was affirming the “A” rating it assigned to the Major League Baseball Trust …
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