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Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
Rodriguez Weighs a Hybrid Treatment for Hip — As Alex Rodriguez, medical experts and Yankees officials ponder whether to rest or repair the torn labrum in Rodriguez's right hip, a third option of how to treat the tear has gained momentum, according to a person in baseball familiar with the matter.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Spring Game 12: Yankees at Tigers — YANKEES — Pitching today: A.J. Burnett followed by Phil Hughes, Brian Bruney, Andrew Brackman and Mark Melancon. — TIGERS — Lineup TBA — Notes: This is the spring-training debut for Burnett. He will likely throw two innings followed by three from Hughes. ...
Ed Eagle / MLB.com:
USA powers its way over Canada — Youkilis, McCann, Dunn homer in opener of Pool C round — TORONTO — If the first game was any kind of indicator, the fans of Team USA baseball are in for one very memorable opening round of the World Baseball Classic. — The Americans …
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J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
U.S. Holds On To Beat Canada — By Larry Milson — TORONTO - As manager of Team Canada, Ernie Whitt has been part of two big upset victories over the United States. — The first came in the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg and the other came at the 2006 World Baseball Classic in Phoenix.
Cliff Corcoran / Sports Illustrated:
WBC live blog U.S. vs. Canada — Postgame — Well, that certainly made up for the disappointing Japan-Korea game. — Some quick notes: — LaTroy Hawkins got the win. Mark Johnson took the loss. J.J. Putz got the heart-stopping save. — Joey Votto was the offensive star of the game …
Joe Cowley / Chicago Sun Times:
Fields of dreams for Ramirez — GLENDALE, Ariz. — It wasn't a movie of the week in the making. There was no clinging to a raft in treacherous waters or fleeing during a game in Mexico. — White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez simply walked away. He left.
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Wang passes first test on right foot — Healthy right-hander handles first-inning drag bunt with ease — TAMPA, Fla. — Chien-Ming Wang says he no longer thinks about his right foot while pitching and that last year's injury has left his mind completely.
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Joe Christensen / Around the Majors:
Twins sign Baker to four-year, $15.25 million deal — FORT MYERS, FLA. — The Twins announced today that they have signed pitcher Scott Baker to a four-year, $15.25 million contract with an option for 2013. — The team's release said the option year is worth $9.25 million.
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Associated Press:
The Netherlands upsets Domincan Republic 3-2 — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Missing an injured Alex Rodriguez and several other stars, the Dominican Republic flopped at the plate Saturday and was upset by the Netherlands 3-2 in their World Baseball Classic opener.
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Marc Carig / New Jersey Online:
Q and A with New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira — TAMPA, Fla. — The pursuit of Mark Teixeira remained one of baseball's most compelling storylines. Suitors included the Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals and his hometown Baltimore Orioles.
Bob Raissman / NY Daily News:
Raissman: Mex shouldn't be quiet on own drug use — Keith Hernandez is quite vocal about most subjects, except his drug use in the '80s. Retelling story could serve as a cautionary tale. — As a player, Keith Hernandez was outspoken. As a broadcaster, even more so.
Adam Kilgore / Boston Globe:
Notebook: Arms a luxury for Sox — PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - With John Smoltz, Clay Buchholz, and Michael Bowden looming, the Red Sox may have enough arms to give their starting pitchers a break, a luxury few teams possess. Perhaps no starter would be better served by a scheduled rest than Tim Wakefield.
