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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
This is your team — The 2008 New York Yankees: — Lineup — Johnny Damon LF — Derek Jeter SS — Bobby Abreu RF — Alex Rodriguez 3B — Jason Giambi 1B — Jorge Posada C — Hideki Matsui DH — Robinson Cano 2B — Melky Cabrera CF — Bench — Jose Molina C
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Breaking news: Roster is set
Breaking news: Roster is set
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Associated Press:
Woody Williams put on waivers by Astros — HOUSTON (AP)—Woody Williams was put on unconditional release waivers Saturday by Houston Astros, who owe the pitcher $6.5 million. — The 41-year-old right-hander was 8-15 with a 5.27 ERA last season and had an 11.32 ERA in spring training this year.
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Associated Press:
RHP Williams says he plans to retire after release by Astros — Right-hander Woody Williams was released by the Houston Astros on Saturday and said he planned to retire. — The 41-year-old Williams signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract with the Astros before last season.
Kelly Thesier / MLB.com:
Twins trade Dickey to Mariners — Minnesota gets Fernandez for rights to Rule 5 Draft pick — BRADENTON, Fla. — The Twins worked out a deal with the Mariners on Saturday, allowing Seattle to keep Rule 5 Draft pick R.A. Dickey in exchange for Minor League catcher Jair Fernandez.
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Murton drawing interest, could be dealt before season opener — LAS VEGAS — The Cubs are getting enough interest from other teams in outfielder Matt Murton that a deal might get done by the end of the weekend to keep the Cubs from having to send the .296 career hitter to the minors.
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Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
Murcer must miss opener — Unfortunately, Bobby Murcer will be unable to keep his vow this year to be in the broadcast booth for the last Opening Day at Yankee Stadium. — The 61-year-old Yankee favorite, who has been battling brain cancer for a year and a half, said Friday that …
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Owner: Offers made to Fielder, Braun — Attanasio indicates club trying to lock up stars long term — MILWAUKEE — The Brewers have submitted multiyear contract proposals to representatives for first baseman Prince Fielder and left fielder Ryan Braun that would “buy out” …
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MLB Rumors
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Colon progressing, heading to Triple-A — Sox optimistic as veteran is throwing comfortably in low 90s — LOS ANGELES — Shortly after turning in a strong performance against the Dodgers on Friday night, the Red Sox informed Bartolo Colon that he was going to be an Opening Day starter.
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Ellsbury in right, Coco in center in L.A.
Ellsbury in right, Coco in center in L.A.
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Providence Journal
Fox Sports:
Girardi, Marlins owner finally make peace — It was not exactly George Steinbrenner, ego tucked away, coming to make peace with Yogi Berra at the Hall of Fame catcher's New Jersey museum.
Michael Salfino / web.sny.tv:
Joba needs unique treatment — If used properly, righty has power to increase workload — There's been much written about the relative merits of using Joba Chamberlain as a starter or reliever. I say, for this Yankees team, relief is best. But I want Joba used in an old-school …
Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Bannister has game plan going into '08 — Right-hander solid against Brewers on Friday — MILWAUKEE — The temperature in Wisconsin was 30 degrees on Friday night, a sharp drop from the 82-degree Arizona weather Brian Bannister and the Royals left a little over 24 hours earlier.
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Hardball Times
Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
Rays acquire Haynes from Angels — Outfielder can play all three positions; Baldelli to 60-day DL — ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays claimed outfielder Nathan Haynes off waivers from the Angels on Friday. They also placed outfielder Rocco Baldelli on the 60-day disabled list.
Dan Caesar / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards coach contemplates action vs. Slaten, KFNS — Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan is angry at KFNS radio, saying he was put on the air without his consent by afternoon drive-time host Kevin Slaten and is contemplating legal recourse. — The incident happened Thursday …
St. Petersburg Times:
Rays keep watch on health of Aybar, Floyd — ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays have enough injury issues, with five players likely to open the season on the disabled list. But they'll feel a lot better about things if 3B Willy Aybar and DH Cliff Floyd feel good after their workouts today.
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The Disabled List Informer
Sports Illustrated:
Jon Heyman: The real reason Jose Canseco is mat at A-Rod — Jose Canseco — self-professed truth teller and whistleblower on alleged liars — appears to be caught in a whopper here. — Canseco claims in his new book, Vindicated, that the reason he “hates (Alex Rodriguez's) guts” is because A-Rod hit on Canseco's then-wife Jessica.
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