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Brewers trade Hardy for Gomez — By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel — As it turns out, the Brewers will not be trading shortstop J.J. Hardy for pitching help after all. Instead, the Brewers used Hardy today to address their centerfield position, trading him to the Minnesota Twins …
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Crew has nine potential free agents — Cameron, Kendall head list of players who will test market — MILWAUKEE — Let the offseason begin. — When the Yankees clinched the World Series on Wednesday night, it kick-started the season after the season for all 30 teams …
Tom Singer / MLB.com:
First day of free agency busy for filers — Bay, Holliday and Lackey among those to test market — On the busy first official day of the 2009-10 offseason, nearly half of the 183 eligible players formally filed for free agency. — The 79 eligible veterans who elected free agency …
Scott Hewitt / Seattle Times:
Tim Lincecum charged with misdemeanor possession — Tim Lincecum, star pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, is facing charges of misdemeanor possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia use after being stopped for speeding on Interstate 5 last week. — At 8:23 a.m. Oct. 30 …
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San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum cited for marijuana possession — SEATTLE — San Francisco Giants star pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state. — Lincecum — Washington State Patrol spokesman Steve Schatzel said Thursday …
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Marlins trade Hermida to Red Sox — Buzz up! — MIAMI (AP)—The Florida Marlins are big on players who outperform their contract, which is why outfielder Jeremy Hermida — is bound for Boston. — The Red Sox acquired the former first-round draft choice Thursday for left-handers Hunter Jones
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Girardi likely to up ante with uniform switch — Joe Girardi is going to wear a big goal on his back next season and dares every team in baseball to deny the Yankees reaching it. — That's the same back people were plunging knives into a year ago for his lack of communication and as recently …
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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Yankees trio to appear on ‘Letterman’ — Jeter, Posada and Pettitte to be ‘Late Show’ guests Thursday — Approximately 24 hours after wrapping up the 27th World Series championship in franchise history, the Yankees will have a late-night feel on Thursday.
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Uniform goal: Girardi considers No. 28 — Yanks skipper wants jersey number to match title quest — NEW YORK — George Steinbrenner released a statement on Thursday reminding all of New York that the quest for World Series championship No. 28 is about to begin.
Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Tough decisions ahead for Yankees — NEW YORK - As they head up the Canyon of Heroes today, at least one member of the Yankees' World Championship party will be contemplating the route back in 2010. — “My work's going to start again tomorrow,” general manager Brian Cashman said outside …
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Chicago White Sox buy out final year of Jermaine Dye's contract — The Chicago White Sox and 2005 World Series MVP Jermaine Dye have parted ways. — On Thursday, Jermaine Dye informed the White Sox that he was accepting his 2010 one-year option for $12 million.
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White Sox buy out mutual option on Jermaine Dye's 2010 contract — CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have bought out the 2010 mutual option on outfielder Jermaine Dye. As per the terms of his contract, Dye will receive a buyout payment of $950,000 in lieu of a $12,000,000 salary for 2010.
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Hurdle named Rangers hitting coach — Former Rockies manager shares philosophy, approach — ARLINGTON — On his first day on the job, Clint Hurdle explained his philosophy and approach to hitting. — “I like to keep it simple,” Hurdle said. “I like to engage myself in conversation …
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Angels Re-Sign Bobby Abreu — 2:40pm: Price says the deal is worth $19MM guaranteed. Abreu will be paid $9MM in 2010 and 2011, plus a $1MM buyout of a $9MM option for 2012 that could vest based on plate appearances. Given how the market treated Abreu last year, it's not a surprise that he jumped on this offer.
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C. Trent Rosecrans / CNATI:
Griffey's future to be known soon — The future of Cincinnati native, former Red and future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. could be resolved soon, his agent Brian Goldberg said on Thursday. — Goldberg said he was scheduled to meet with the Mariners soon and any decision on Griffey's future …
The Journal News:
(2 of 2) — The cops were impressed. — “The guy wins the World Series, what does he do? He stops to help,” said Westchester County Police Officer Kathleen Cristiano, who was among the first to arrive at the accident scene. “It was totally surreal.” — The driver was stunned by the accident …
Maury Brown / The Biz of Baseball:
Ranking Who in MLB Got the Biggest Bang For the Buck in 2009 — With World Series now wrapped up, we can now place a bow on the 2009 season and call it done. Numerous articles (more than a few here) talked about how large revenue, big player payrolls dominated the postseason.
Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Phillies Ponder Missed Chances Even as They Look to Next Year — After making the last out in the World Series, Shane Victorino did not run back to the Phillies' dugout. He did not jog, either. He lingered, ever so briefly, making sure to give the Yankees' celebration a good, hard stare as he walked past the mound.
