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Sources: Kemp, Dodgers working on deal — The Los Angeles Dodgers and Matt Kemp are in serious discussions that could land the 27-year-old outfielder $160 million over eight years, sources told FOXSports.com. — It would rank as the seventh-largest contract in baseball history.
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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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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 …
Steve Dilbeck / Dodgers Blog:
Matt Kemp on verge of signing record contract — Good news, so hard to come by from the Dodgers for two years now, is set to arrive like an unexpected tidal wave. — Matt Kemp is on the verge of signing a long-term deal with the Dodgers that would be the largest contract in team history.
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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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA.com:
2011 Rookies of the Year — Jeremy Hellickson Wins AL Award,
2011 Rookies of the Year — Jeremy Hellickson Wins AL Award,
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Richard Griffin / Toronto Star:
Jays' J.P. Arencibia surprisingly blanked in AL rookie voting
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
Mariners Willing To Include Cash In Figgins Trade
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Fox Sports:
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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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Tigers Interested In Martin Prado
Tigers Interested In Martin Prado
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals pitching coach Duncan intends to return — ST. LOUIS • New Cardinals manager Mike Matheny reached out to Dave Duncan on Sunday night to make sure the longtime pitching coach knew there was a spot waiting for him on the coaching staff, if he wanted it.
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Matthew Leach / MLB.com:
Cardinals hand managerial reins to Matheny
Cardinals hand managerial reins to Matheny
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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
Astros Likely To Join American League In 2013
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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
Diamondbacks re-sign Aaron Hill for 2 years: reports
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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.
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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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Alex Speier / Full Count:
Theo Epstein endures an existential crisis as he negotiates with Red Sox — Cubs president of baseball operations (and former Red Sox GM) Theo Epstein (AP) — RANDOLPH, Vt. — Theo Epstein has been the president of baseball operations for the Cubs for just under three weeks.
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Sveum to meet with Sox again this week
Sveum to meet with Sox again this week
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Kevin Baxter / LA Times Sports Blog:
Angels hire Hal Morris as pro scouting director — In the latest move toward rebuilding a front office decimated by firings, the Angels on Monday announced that former big leaguer Hal Morris has agreed to terms on a multiyear contract to become director of pro scouting.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Dodgers Reach Agreement With Mark Ellis — Check another item off the Dodgers' winter to-do list, as the team reached an agreement with second baseman Mark Ellis on a two-year, $8.75MM deal that includes a team option for 2014. — With Dee Gordon penciled in at shortstop and Juan Uribe at third …
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Sports Illustrated:
New-look Marlins make a splash but big questions still remain … The newly-named Miami Marlins entered this world with a bang — actually three of them. You've got to give them credit for one thing at least. They do know how to make an entrance. — Coincidence or not, last Friday …
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