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Sean McAdam / Boston Herald:
Detroit Tigers lose interest in a Julio Lugo trade — A week after trading away center fielder Coco Crisp [stats], the Red Sox [team stats]' efforts to move shortstop Julio Lugo [stats] have stalled. — The team had some discussions earlier this month with the Detroit Tigers, who are in the market for a shortstop.
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
City of Detroit, Tigers in midst of a ‘tough time’ … Thanksgiving always has been a Detroit kind of day. But here's an idea: — Instead of turning our turkey-bulged eyeballs toward Daunte Culpepper and Paris Lenon of the Lions, how about we shift our gaze a few hundred yards to the west?
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Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Angels might drive up price of CC for Yanks — If the Angels do deliver a competitive offer to CC Sabathia, the Yankees must decide whether to raise their own bid for him. They are debating that issue internally, but the majority of their decision-makers support the idea of going higher …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Brown's Latest: Fuentes, Hoffman, Wilson, Aurilia
Brown's Latest: Fuentes, Hoffman, Wilson, Aurilia
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Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Fuentes' price Rocks Minaya — Brian Fuentes' representatives told the Mets the free agent closer is seeking a three-year deal worth $10 million to $11 million annually, according to a source familiar with the discussion. That price tag is a bit high for the Mets, but they are still interested in the former Rockie.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Fuentes' Price A Bit High For Mets? — By Tim Dierkes [November 27 at 9:44am CST] — According to Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News, Brian Fuentes' agent told the Mets he's looking for three years and $10-11MM per. The article headline says this demand “rocks” Omar Minaya …
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Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
Baseball Pulls Curtain on Amphetamine Tests — Since Major League Baseball began testing for amphetamines in 2006, it has been difficult to determine the policy's value as a deterrent. Players who tested positive for the first time were not identified or punished, so there was no way of knowing if 20 …
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Mike Scarr / MLB.com:
K-Rod won't sign until after Meetings — Closer's agent says deal unlikey until after Dec. 8-11 gathering — At least one high-profile free agent looks to take a break this Thanksgiving weekend, as Francisco Rodriguez is unlikely to sign until after the Winter Meetings.
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Tracy Ringolsby / Fox Sports:
Do the numbers still add up for Hall? — There are stats that ensure a players' Hall of Fame future. — Or do they? — Have the numbers been blurred in recent years to the point where what once were standards no longer provide guarantees for enshrinement?
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Brewers lend a hand in tough times — More than 17,000 items donated to assorted charities — MILWAUKEE — These days, Brewers Charities president Lynn Sprangers finds herself with one eye on baseball's trade- and free-agent markets and another on the stock market.
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Associated Press:
Ex-major leaguer Burgess dead at 81 — LAMBETH, Ontario (AP)—Tom Burgess, who played briefly in the major leagues before serving as a coach under Joe Torre and Bobby Cox, has died. He was 81. — A member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, Burgess died Monday at his Lambeth home …
CBS SportsLine.com:
Top free agents — His numbers are huge, but so are the numbers he and agent Scott Boras have in mind for a new contract. Will the Angels, who traded for him at the end of July, let him walk away? — Potential suitors: Angels, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Nationals.
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Amazin's use popularity to give back — TeamMets encourages fans to be charitable as club sets strong example — NEW YORK — Back in their old offices at Shea Stadium, before the move to Citi Field, a few Mets employees were gearing up for the baseball season when an idea struck.
Nick Zaccardi / MLB.com:
Newhan becomes free agent — Backup infielder refuses assignment to Astros' Triple-A team — Infielder David Newhan has refused an assignment to Triple-A Round Rock, making him a free agent. — Newhan, who was signed by the Astros in January, hit .260 with two home runs and 12 RBIs …