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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
D-backs pick up Galarraga from Tigers — PHOENIX — The D-backs completed a deal Monday to acquire pitcher Armando Galarraga from the Tigers. — Minor League pitchers Kevin Eichhorn and Ryan Robowski are headed to Detroit, with the D-backs picking up most of Galarraga's $2.3 million contract for 2011.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
D'Backs Acquire Armando Galarraga — The D'Backs acquired Armando Galarraga from the Tigers for Kevin Eichhorn and Ryan Robowski, the teams announced. The D'Backs appear to be assuming responsibility for Galarraga's $2.3MM salary, though they can avoid paying the entire amount by releasing the right-hander.
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Matt Eddy / Baseball America:
Scouting reports for the Top 10 Prospects (How to subscribe) — Adrian Gonzalez anchored the Padres lineup from 2006 through 2010, producing at a rate on par with any hitter in the National League this side of Albert Pujols. — Despite Gonzalez's contributions, San Diego finished …
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Stephen Goff / Examiner:
Astros end talks with free-agent slugger Jorge Cantú — CHANNELVIEW, Texas — Free-agent slugger Jorge Cantú made it known Saturday while attending the Michael Gill Benefit Ragball Tournament in Channelview, Texas, that ongoing conversations with the Houston Astros regarding …
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Joe Smith / St. Petersburg Times:
Tampa Bay Rays players appear excited by acquisitions of Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon — The Rays clubhouse could have quite a different feel this season, with all the familiar faces that have left. — But now that Tampa Bay is poised to acquire two big names in former All-Stars Manny Ramirez …
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Teams no longer are in any mood for an argument
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Stephen Dean / Click2Houston.com:
Former Astros Pitcher Arrested On Suspicion Of DWI — HOUSTON — A former pitcher for the Houston Astros has been arrested on a drunken driving charge after police said his car sped over a curb on the Washington Avenue corridor, Local 2 Investigates reported Monday.
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Terry Collins Q&A: about David Wright, K's and Lineup — Last week at Citi Field, the Mets played host to two dozen school children from Queens, who gathered inside the clubhouse to meet Terry Collins, Jose Reyes, Mike Pelfrey, Josh Thole, Dillon Gee and Bobby Parnell, as part of the Citi Field Kids program.
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Rich / Baseball Analysts:
The Fun Never Stops — I didn't intend to write about Bert Blyleven and me for my Monday entry until I received the following email from a Minnesota Twins Baseball Fantasy Camp player yesterday evening. … The email from Paul Bennett made my Sunday. It was a pleasant surprise …
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Associated Press:
Backman promoted by Mets to Double-A manager — NEW YORK—Wally Backman has replaced former Mets teammate Tim Teufel as manager of New York's Double-A Binghamton farm team in the Eastern League. — Backman managed the Class A Brooklyn Cyclones to a 51-24 record last season.
Richard Durrett / ESPN:
Nolan Ryan's prediction is bold, but realistic — ARLINGTON, Texas — When Nolan Ryan predicted 92 wins for the 2010 Rangers, there were plenty of folks who figured he was setting the bar at a spot that wasn't particularly attainable. The club certainly played better in 2009 …
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Troy Renck / All Things Rockies:
Interest in Beimel heating up, but Rockies not involved — Joe Beimel. — Joe Beimel never planned to be casually late for spring training the past two years. He signed late, leading him little time to get a farmer's tan, but enough time to get his elastic arm in shape.
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NY Daily News:
Yankees GM Brian Cashman might want to leave Bombers and finally have a chance to be his own Boss — Lot of questions swirling around regarding Brian Cashman and his “Don't look at me” declaration at the Rafael Soriano soiree last Wednesday - not the least of which was …
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Ray Fittipaldo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Steelers Notebook: Running game took flight against Jets — Center Maurkice Pouncey started every game for the Steelers this season, and despite a high-ankle sprain that forced him to watch the final three quarters of Sunday's AFC championship game in street clothes, the rookie from the University …
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