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Mets acquire OF Pagan — FLUSHING, NEW YORK (TICKER) — The New York Mets on Saturday acquired outfielder Angel Pagan from the Chicago Cubs for righthander Ryan Meyers and outfielder Corey Coles. — Pagan is returning to the Mets' organization for a second stint.
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David Lennon / On the Mets beat:
Mets acquire OF Pagan from Cubs — General manager Omar Minaya may be on his way to Israel, but that didn't stop him from making a deal before the flight attendant made him turn off his Treo. The Mets actually re-acquired Angel Pagan — he was the team's fourth-round draft pick in 1999 …
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MLB.com:
Mets acquire outfielder Angel Pagan from Cubs — The New York Mets announced today that they have acquired outfielder Angel Pagan from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a pair of Minor Leaguers, outfielder Corey Coles and right-handed pitcher Ryan Meyers. — Pagan, 26, batted .264 (39-148) …
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Associated Press:
Mets re-acquire OF Angel Pagan, send 2 minor leaguers to Cubs — NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets acquired outfielder Angel Pagan on Saturday from the Chicago Cubs for a pair of minor leaguers. — Outfielder Corey Coles and righthanded pitcher Ryan Meyers were sent to the Cubs.
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Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Twins showing some give in efforts to trade Santana — The club appears willing to adjust earlier demands in its quest for a deal, but GM Bill Smith remains patient. — Star Tribune — There is roughly six weeks before Twins pitchers and catchers report for spring training and …
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Peter Botte / NY Daily News:
Mets keep eye on A's, Blanton — With A's general manager Billy Beane in an all-out rebuilding mode, starting pitcher Joe Blanton could be the next to depart Oakland. — A person with knowledge of the situation said Friday that the Mets remain “interested in doing something there” …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
BOSS JR. ‘LEANING’ FOR JOHAN — Hank Steinbrenner has cast his vote, but not for Hillary, Barack or Mitt. — The best candidate to bolster the Yankees' rotation in 2008, according to Steinbrenner, is still Johan Santana. — Speaking yesterday outside Legends Field in Tampa …
Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Yanks haven't given up on Santana — A pitched battle for Johan Santana could spark again at any moment. At least for now, the Yankees are preparing to head to Tampa, Fla., next month with their present starting rotation intact. — “This is what the rotation is, and this is what we're going …
Tom Singer / MLB.com:
Hot Stove: Angels pursuing Konerko? — Kendrick, Santana could be heading to White Sox in deal — Fans apparently aren't the only ones who like to warm their wintry hands around the Hot Stove. So do baseball general managers. And when they hold a virtual Hot Stove-side chat these days …
Gary Huckabay / Unfiltered:
Utterly F***ing Ridiculous. by Gary Hu... 01-04 — Rockin' for Charity by Will Carroll — 01-03 — Video Mailbag by Will Carroll — January 5, 2008, 02:52 PM ET — Utterly F***ing Ridiculous. — by Gary Huckabay — The House Oversight Committee has summoned several players …
Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates bring back Dessens for bullpen — Has minor-league deal but good bet to make roster — The Pirates finally have added some right-handed relief pitching. — The team and veteran Elmer Dessens agreed to a one-year, minor-league contract, the financial terms of which were not available.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Q & A with Jim Bowden — MLB.com's Bill Ladson interviews the Nationals GM … MLB.com: You were one of the busiest GMs this offseason. How do you feel about the Nationals going into Spring Training? — Jim Bowden: I think we continue to make progress at all levels in our organization.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Reds sign Phillips — Former Yankee Andy Phillips signed a minor-league deal with the Reds that included an invitation to spring training. — The Reds have Scott Hatteberg at first base with top prospect Joey Votto close to being ready. But if they make a trade for pitching, Votto could go.
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