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MLBPA puts meetings on hold — Meetings scheduled for the Major League Baseball Players Association this week have been postponed because of ongoing negotiations toward a new collective bargaining agreement, league sources told FOXSports.com late Monday. — Baseball player agents …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Frank McCourt apologizes to Dodgers fans — Dodgers owner says he's at peace after battles with Major League Baseball and his ex-wife. — Dodgers owner Frank McCourt arrives for the dedication of the Dodger Dreamfield at Mona Park in Compton on Monday. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times / November 14, 2011)
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Ramona Shelburne / ESPN:
McCourt to Dodgers fans: I'm very, very sorry … COMPTON, Calif. — Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt apologized to the teams' fans on Monday and said he is determined to “hand off this franchise in better shape than I found it.” — “I know the last couple years were very …
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Sources: Kemp, Dodgers working on deal
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Reyes thinking long, hard about Marlins — MILWAUKEE — It's not just that the Miami Marlins want Jose Reyes. — Reyes also wants the Marlins. — One source who has spoken with Reyes says the free-agent shortstop is intrigued not only by playing in Miami but also by playing …
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Vinny Cartiglia / MetsBlog.com:
Hanley is not pleased about changing positions — A source has told Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, Hanley Ramirez is not at all pleased at the prospect of changing positions if the Marlins sign Jose Reyes. In addition, the source says the two are not the friends many portray them to be.
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Clark Spencer / MiamiHerald.com:
Possible move to third for Hanley Ramirez would not be unprecedented
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Joey Nowak / MLB.com:
Kimbrel, Hellickson take top rookie awards — Braves closer set freshman saves mark; Rays righty won 13 — Braves closer Craig Kimbrel and Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson received high honors for their outstanding first full seasons in the Major Leagues on Monday, as they were named …
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Richard Griffin / Toronto Star:
Jays' J.P. Arencibia surprisingly blanked in AL rookie voting … The results of baseball's 2011 rookie-of-the-year voting were announced on Monday by the baseball writers' association for both of the major leagues and though he was never in consideration to win, Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia was wronged …
Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA.com:
2011 Rookies of the Year — Jeremy Hellickson Wins AL Award,
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Jon Paul Morosi / mlbbuzz:
Sources: Mariners would kick in cash to move Figgins — The Mariners are willing to include cash in order to trade the underperforming Chone Figgins, major-league sources say. — Mariners officials are hopeful that teams in need of a leadoff man will engage them in trade talks over the next few weeks.
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Mariners Willing To Include Cash In Figgins Trade
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Mike DiGiovanna / LA Times Sports Blog:
Angels' interest in pitcher C.J. Wilson is ‘serious’ — Angels General Manager Jerry Dipoto and assistant GM Scott Servais had dinner with the agent for C.J. Wilson on Monday night in Milwaukee, and a source familiar with the team's thinking said the Angels' interest in the free-agent left-hander is “serious.”
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Angels Have Serious Interest In C.J. Wilson
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Sources: Tigers interested in Prado — With Aaron Hill returning to the Diamondbacks on a two-year, $11 million deal, the Tigers believe they may need to turn to the trade market to fill their opening at second base. — The Tigers are interested in Atlanta's Martin Prado, sources say.
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Tigers Interested In Martin Prado
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers set their sights on veteran Treanor — MILWAUKEE — The Dodgers' search for a veteran catcher apparently has turned to Matt Treanor, who split time between the Royals and Rangers in 2011, according to a baseball source. — The Dodgers are looking for a replacement for Rod Barajas …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Realignment, labor, Astros, playoffs mean key week for MLB — MILWAUKEE - Major League Baseball's power brokers began arriving Monday in Milwaukee, and by the time they leave town Thursday, the baseball landscape may be dramatically different. — In the next 72 hours …
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Astros Likely To Join American League In 2013
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Williams not sounding optimistic about Buehrle returning to Sox — MILWAUKEE - The long pauses from general manager Ken Williams seemed to indicate that he was bracing for the worst. — While Williams spoke proudly of the White Sox's high rankings in starters' innings and quality starts …
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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
D-backs, Hill agree to two-year contract — Pending physical, deal allows parties to avoid arbitration — PHOENIX — The D-backs' infield picture became much clearer as they reached agreement with second baseman Aaron Hill on a two-year contract, a baseball source confirmed Monday.
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Doug Harrison / CBC News:
Diamondbacks re-sign Aaron Hill for 2 years: reports
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AaronGleeman.com:
Offseason shopping on a budget: Relievers — For the second straight offseason the Twins need relief help. Last winter they ignored the free agent market, trusted various in-house options, and wound up with a fire-starting bullpen that had the worst ERA in baseball.
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Troy Renck / On the Rox:
GMs convene in Milwaukee as Hot Stove simmers — MILWAUKEE — It happens this time every year. Someone either writes, texts or emails with a simple question: What do you cover when the season is over? — In a word, baseball. — It's become a year-round news cycle.
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Inbox: Lowe, Grady heat up Hot Stove — Beat reporter Jordan Bastian answers fans' questions … What are your thoughts on the Derek Lowe trade? For only $5 million, how could you go wrong with the crafty veteran? All the Indians had to part with was an A-ball reliever. I like the deal for both sides.
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