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NY Daily News:
Posada says Torre has ‘done nothing wrong’ — Jorge Posada says '(Torre's) been a father figure to me, so I don't think he can do any wrong.' — TAMPA - Jorge Posada joked that it would “take me about three years” to read every page of Joe Torre's book, “The Yankee Years.”
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David Waldstein / New York Times:
At Charity Event, Cashman Has Plenty to Say, Just Not About Torre's Book — PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. — While Joe Torre was making his various stops across the New York metropolitan area Tuesday, speaking at length about his new book and all the controversial topics within, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman …
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Sam Borden / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
A circus on 5th Ave — While waiting for Joe Torre to arrive at the midtown bookstore earlier today, one reporter joked that there were more journlaists waiting for Torre - who no longer works in New York - than were in the room when the Jets introduced their new head coach, Rex Ryan.
New York Post:
JETER: I SUPPORT A-ROD — TELLS SI.COM ‘OUR WHOLE TEAM IS BEHIND HIM’ — Derek Jeter spoke to SI.com today and fully backed teammate Alex Rodriguez, who has taken more heat since it was revealed in Joe Torre's new book that the third baseman was nicknamed “A-Fraud” by teammates.
Richard Griffin / Toronto Star:Torre's name on the book's cover but contents aren't all his doing
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN.com:
Source: Abreu-White Sox negotiations stalled — Negotiations between the Chicago White Sox and free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu stalled early this week after the team floated the possibility of a one-year, $8 million contract, said a baseball source. — The source disputed …
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Jayson Stark / MLB:Manny turns down Dodgers for third time
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Associated Press:
Moorad, Padres agree on sale of team — SAN DIEGO — Former agent Jeff Moorad has reached an agreement for his group to buy the San Diego Padres from majority owner John Moores. — Moorad, who resigned last month as chief executive officer of the Arizona Diamondbacks …
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Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Wigginton, Orioles agree to deal — Slugger inked to two-year contract, adding depth to infield — BALTIMORE — The Orioles continued their hectic offseason Tuesday by signing reserve infielder Ty Wigginton to a two-year contract, an acquisition that comes just one day after the team traded for starter Rich Hill.
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Boras: Manny talks with LA to resume — Slugger's agent downplays effect of economy on potential offers — LOS ANGELES — Twenty-four hours after Manny Ramirez rejected a one year, $25 million offer from the Dodgers, Ramirez's agent, Scott Boras, said Tuesday night he expects …
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Live: Oliver Perez Press Conference — The press conference is over, and I'm heading home. — The big comment from Omar Minaya was at 3:31 pm, when he told reporters there will be no big moves after today, saying all of his big priorities have been met, while noting offense was not the team's problem last season.
Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
'03 Sample at Issue in Bonds Trial — A urine sample that Barry Bonds provided as part of the anonymous testing that baseball conducted in 2003 has tested positive for performance-enhancing substances, according to people familiar with the matter. — Although the samples …
Associated Press:
Wang has first mound session this year — TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees right-hander Chien-Ming Wang threw 27 pitches Tuesday in his first mound session this year as he rehabilitates his injured foot. — Wang missed the final 3½ months of last season after hurting his foot running the bases.
Joe Christensen / Around the Majors:
For the Twins, the Washburn ship has sailed — OK everyone, time for a deep breath. — I did some checking today, and the Twins have lost their appetite for a Jarrod Washburn trade. Also, the glitch that makes you scroll through multiple pages to see the bottom of our blog comments is only temporary.
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Troy Renck / All Things Rockies:
Rockies avoid arbitration with Atkins — Garrett Atkins will not be a distraction. A potentially harmful arbitration hearing was avoided today when the Atkins signed a one-year, $7.05-million deal. He can also make an additional $125,000 if he reaches 700 plate appearances.
Joel Sherman / Hardball:
ROYALS SIGN BANNISTER — The Royals signed pitcher Brian Bannister to a one-year $1,737,500 contract, avoiding arbitration, the Post has learned. — Bannister can earn an additional $25,000 by pitching 200 innings and also by making the All-Star team. — In the arbitration process …
Dom Amore / Hartford Courant:
Great Winter For Yankees' Cashman — CROMWELL — It will be nearly a year before Brian Cashman can say if he really did “win the winter,” as the big acquisitions he has made for the Yankees seem to indicate. Among the many things to ponder: How long will it take CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira and A.J. Burnett to adapt to New York.
