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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Source: Burnett, Yankees agree on deal … Free agent right-hander A.J. Burnett has reached preliminary agreement on a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the New York Yankees, a baseball source told ESPN.com. — While Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and Burnett's agent …
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Tony Jackson / Inside the Dodgers:
Dodgers non-tender five, including Takashi Saito — The others were Scott Proctor, Yhency Brazoban, Angel Berroa and a guy I had no idea was arbitration-eligible, Mario Alvarez. Anyway, the important thing to note is that all of these guys can still be re-signed.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Yankees trim Britton and Christian — RHP Chris Britton and OF Justin Christian were non-tendered according to the Yankees. That makes them free agents. — The 40-man roster is now at 38 pending the addition of CC Sabathia and A.J Burnett.
Lyle Spencer / MLB.com:
Angels present Teixeira with offer — Halos GM Reagins says contract is for eight years — Angels general manager Tony Reagins confirmed on Friday night that the Angels have presented an eight-year offer for free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira. — “It was made during our conversations …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Angels make eight-year offer to Mark Teixeira — General manager Tony Reagins confirms the offer of a contract, whose value could almost double the previous club record of $90 million given to Torii Hunter last year. — The Angels have offered an eight-year contract to Mark Teixeira, general manager Tony Reagins said Friday night.
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MLB.com:
Mets acquire RHP Connor Robertson from Arizona — The New York Mets tonight acquired righthanded relief pitcher Connor Robertson from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for lefthanded pitcher Scott Schoeneweis and cash considerations. — Robertson, 27, was 0-1 with a 5.14 ERA in nine games with Arizona this past season.
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Associated Press:
Diamondbacks acquire Schoeneweis from Mets — NEW YORK — The New York Mets have traded reliever Scott Schoeneweis to the Arizona Diamondbacks. — The Mets received right-hander Connor Robertson in Friday's deal and agreed to pay $1.6 million of Schoeneweis' $3.6 million salary for 2009.
Associated Press:
Indians discussing Wood's medical records — CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have Kerry Wood's medical records. They just aren't saying whether they like them. — The club was internally discussing the results of Wood's physical and had no word Friday on whether they've reached agreement …
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Tribe looks to Wood to strengthen 'pen — Closer signs two-year deal with option after passing physical — CLEVELAND — Wood looked good, and the Indians have their closer. — Kerry Wood passed the physical he took in Cleveland on Thursday, and the Indians announced Saturday …
Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
Wigginton, Abercrombie non-tendered — Team's decision based on Astros' need to pare payroll — HOUSTON — Three hours before the deadline, the Astros announced that they did not tender contracts to third baseman Ty Wigginton and outfielder Reggie Abercrombie.
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Dan Connolly / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles, Cabrera part ways — Team decides not to offer arbitration-eligible pitcher a contract for 2009 season — The Daniel Cabrera era in Baltimore is over. — The Orioles have decided not to offer the arbitration-eligible starter a contract for 2009 and, barring an unexpected trade …
Tom Heleba / Baseball Insider:
Nats, Harris Agree — From Dave Sheinin: — The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with outfielder Willie Harris to a two-year, $3 million contract. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. — The versatile and durable Harris enjoyed …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
CUBS: Focus squarely on Bradley with Ibanez out — LAS VEGAS — With outfielder Raul Ibanez off the free-agent market, will the Cubs and Milton Bradley be the next to reach agreement? — The Cubs had Ibanez on their short list of desired free agents to fill their left-handed-hitting need until …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs sign Gaudin to one-year deal
Cubs sign Gaudin to one-year deal
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Diane Pucin / Los Angeles Times:
Charley Steiner will do radio only for the Dodgers — Team will look for another TV announcer for games when Vin Scully isn't there. — Charley Steiner understands perception. — So when the Dodgers told him Thursday he would do no Dodgers television broadcast work, only radio from now on …
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Chris Forsberg / Boston Globe:
Report: Sox make offer to Kawakami — From the Globe's Daigo Fujiwara: — Nikkan Sports, one of Tokyo's biggest daily sports/entertainment newspapers, is reporting that Red Sox have offered Kenshin Kawakami a 3-year, $21-million deal. — The report appeared in Saturday morning's edition of Nikkan Sports.
Darren Rovell / Sports Biz with Darren Rovell:
Will Madoff Scandal Hurt The New York Mets? (Update) — The real estate investment firm Sterling Equities, co-founded by New York Mets owners Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz, had money invested with Bernard Madoff's firm, CNBC has confirmed. — “Among our various investments …
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Bob Dutton / Kansas City Star:
Royals designate Jason Smith to clear space for Horacio Ramirez — The Royals designated utility infielder Jason Smith for assignment Friday to clear space on their 40-man roster for left-handed pitcher Horacio Ramirez. — Smith, 31, spent the first four month of last season at Class AAA Omaha …
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