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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
D-backs, Jays talking possible deal — Trade would send Overbay to Arizona, Snyder to Toronto — PHOENIX — The D-backs and Blue Jays are “making progress” on a deal that would send catcher Chris Snyder to Toronto and first baseman Lyle Overbay to Arizona, according to a Major League source.
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Jeremy Sandler / National Post:
Halladay trade likely as Jays look to rebuild — Mike Cassese/Reuters A file photo of Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay. Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos said it was unlikely that the star pitcher would remain with the team past the 2010 season. — The Toronto Blue Jays are looking long-term towards becoming …
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Shi Davidi / Canadian Press:
Anthopoulos looking to make Blue Jays a sustained winner, won't take shortcuts — TORONTO — Alex Anthopoulos unveiled his long awaited blueprint for the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday and a by-product of his ambitious philosophy is likely more waiting for fans desperate to see a winner.
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Blue Jays, D'Backs Discussing Snyder For Overbay — 7:44pm: MLB.com's Steve Gilbert cites a Major League source who says the two sides are “making progress” in their discussions. — 12:31pm: Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports that the two teams are discussing a Snyder for Lyle Overbay swap.
Tim Kurkjian / ESPN:
Expect moves, moves and more moves — Johnny Damon, John Lackey and Matt Holliday are among the hot offseason topics — The baseball offseason is one of the great misnomers in the game. There is no offseason anymore in baseball. The winter months are filled with signings, trades and moves of all kinds.
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Drew Silva / MLB Rumors:
Kurkjian's Latest: Yankees, Dodgers, Chapman — Tim Kurkjian runs through some of the top storylines to watch this offseason for his latest article on ESPN.com. Here's a breakdown of some of the topics discussed... - Kurkjian believes the Yankees will let Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui walk …
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Manny Ramirez will remain with Dodgers — The outfielder will not exercise the escape clause in his contract that would have let him re-enter the free-agent market. — The Dodgers have learned that Manny Ramirez will be theirs for another season — at a price tag of $20 million.
Todd Zolecki / The Zo Zone:
Lidge, Ibanez, Eyre to Have Surgery Next Week — It turns out Phillies closer Brad Lidge was more injured in 2009 than he let on. — He will have surgery Wednesday to remove a loose body from his right elbow. He also will have his right flexor/pronator tendon evaluated.
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NY Daily News:
Ten ideas for building the 2010 New York Yankees — A year ago the Yankees made no pretense of their intention to outspend the world for the biggest names on the free agent market and make the necessary changes to atone for the sin of missing the playoffs in Year 1 A.T. - After (Joe) Torre.
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Troy Renck / All Things Rockies:
Rockies moving on without Fogg — The Rockies' bullpen remains a fluid situation as the team negotiates with top setupman Rafael Betancourt. While it's unclear whether Betancourt will be back and what price - the team has approached him about a multi-year deal - Josh Fogg won't be.
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Associated Press:
New York Yankees fans tossed unshredded documents when confetti ran out — NEW YORK — New York City office workers who got carried away during the Yankees victory parade apparently began tossing files and documents out the window when they couldn't get their hands on confetti.
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Cashman casts praise far and wide — As the Yankees' players hopped happily in the middle of the infield late Wednesday, in the first moments after winning the World Series, plastic glasses were dispensed in the suite of general manager Brian Cashman. There were about 20 members …
