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Kang Seung-woo / The Korea Times:
Park Chan-ho Signs With Phillies — Free agent pitcher Park Chan-ho has found a new team in the World Series champions Philadelphia Phillies. — In a press conference in Seoul Monday, the 35-year-old right-hander said he had been signed to a one-year deal by the National League (NL) East division team.
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Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Shedding light on Mark Teixeira — Length of pact key — + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email — The Red Sox [team stats] typically do not divulge details about contract offers until after the fact, but their final offer to Mark Teixeira will likely shed all the light …
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Nats, O's shouldn't be in hunt for Teixeira — We saw the damage that Mark Teixeira could do with the Angels in his 54 games with the team down the stretch. Batting in front of Vladimir Guerrero in the lineup, the switch-hitting first baseman mashed to a .358 batting average and a .632 slugging percentage …
George A. King III / New York Post:
TRIED TO STEER CC AWAY FROM YANKS — Early in his career, Kenny Lofton hurt the Yankees as an Indian when he batted .330 against them across his first four years in a Cleveland uniform. — In the fall of 2007, he helped the Indians dismiss the Yankees from the first round of the AL playoffs …
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Damon & A-Rod dial up a winner
Damon & A-Rod dial up a winner
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Sources: A's offer deal to Furcal … With Rafael Furcal moving closer to making a decision on where to sign, the Oakland Athletics appear to be in the lead to sign the free-agent shortstop, with an offer of four years and $40 million, according to sources. — The Los Angeles Dodgers …
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Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Moores seeking buyers for Padres — Owner hires firm to aid search, reiterates commitment to on-field success — San Diego Padres owner John Moores told MLB.com this weekend that he has hired Goldman Sachs to identify potential buyers for the ballclub. — Moores, who bought the team …
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
With bullpen in order, Mets are starting to cry Wolf — After remaking their bullpen at the winter meetings, the Mets this week are planning to welcome new relievers Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz and also move on to another area of concern: — The starting rotation.
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Phillies re-sign Jamie Moyer to a two-year contract — Left-hander Jamie Moyer signed a two-year contract, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. announced today. — Moyer, 46, went 16-7 with a 3.71 ERA in 33 starts for the Phillies this past season, leading the team in wins.
Paul Hagen / Philly.com:
Burrell leaves Phillies quietly but disappointed — PAT BURRELL was asked to lead the Phillies' triumphal parade down Broad Street. Then, nothing. After that the organization seemed content to allow him, like MacArthur's old soldiers, to just fade away.
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Andrea Peyser / New York Post:
KNOCKER BLOCKERS — GIANTS ASK STACKED FAN TO COVER UP — MAYBE she should have just carried a loaded firearm into Giants Stadium. — Over 30 years, Sondra Fortunato has become the unofficial mascot of her favorite NFL team, delighting and annoying fans at Giants home games with her bodacious physique …
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Astros sign Michaels — The Astros' pursuit for a fifth outfielder may have come to a conclusion on Monday when they signed Jason Michaels to a one-year contract worth $750,000. — “Jason fits the profile of the type of role player that we like to have,” said Wade.
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Who starts at catcher in 2009? — Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers fans' burning questions — Now that Gerald Laird is gone, who do you think will be the Rangers' starting catcher: Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Taylor Teagarden or Max Ramirez? — Prediction: Saltalamacchia will be the Rangers' Opening Day catcher.
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JSOnline:
A possible throw in — Taking Igawa might key Cameron deal — By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel — Talks between Milwaukee and New York involving a swap of centerfielders Mike Cameron and Melky Cabrera broke down Thursday at the winter meetings in Las Vegas because the Yankees asked …
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