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1:50 PM ET, November 21, 2011

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Doug Miller / MLB.com:
Wigginton trade helps pave way for Arenado  —  The Rockies seem to be so impressed with third-base prospect Nolan Arenado that they're in the process of clearing the way for him to make a serious run for the starting position next year.  —  Colorado took another step in that direction Sunday …
Discussion: Full Count
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Phillies strike deal with Rockies for Wigginton  —  The Phillies added a veteran presence to their bench Sunday night by acquiring Ty Wigginton from the Rockies in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.  —  The versatile Wigginton can play each of the corner positions and serve …
Discussion: Crashburn Alley
Troy Renck / On the Rox:
Rockies trade Ty Wigginton to Phillies for player to be named later
Discussion: MLB Dirt and Baseball Nation
ESPN:
Source: Bobby V, Red Sox set meeting  —  MILWAUKEE — Bobby Valentine will meet with the Boston Red Sox Monday to discuss the team's managerial vacancy, a source close to the former Texas Rangers and New York Mets manager said Sunday afternoon.  —  The 61-year-old Valentine, who is an ESPN analyst …
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Jeff Passan / Yahoo! Sports:
Red Sox owners send a Valentine to new GM
Discussion: Mets Merized Online
Tom Singer / MLB.com:
Red Sox to meet with Valentine on Monday
Discussion: Clubhouse Insider and MLB Rumors
Brian McTaggart / Tag's Lines:
Barmes tells MLB.com he's agreed to terms with Pirates  —  Clint Barmes, who appeared in 123 games for the Astros last season, has agreed to terms on a two-year, $10.5-million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.  —  Barmes, who was in Pittsburgh on Monday for a physical …
Adam Kilgore / Washington Post:
Nationals visiting Mark Buerhle, their top free agent target, at his home  —  The Nationals have identified starting pitcher Mark Buerhle as their top free agent choice, and team officials, led by General Manager Mike Rizzo, will visit with the veteran left-hander and his representatives …
Discussion: MLB Rumors and HardballTalk
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Inbox: Will Rangers push to re-sign Wilson?  —  Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers questions from fans  —  CJ Wilson is everything the Rangers could want in looking at someone to re-sign — he's the best starter on the staff, takes pride in his physical condition, plus he's homegrown and Rangers fans love him.
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Joe Smith / St. Petersburg Times:
Tampa Bay Rays close to deal with catcher Jose Molina  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays appear to have crossed one thing off their offseason checklist, as they're reportedly close to a deal with free agent C Jose Molina.  —  If and when the deal becomes official, possibly this week, it's a move that would make sense for Tampa Bay.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Chris Haft / MLB.com:
Villalona among Giants' 40-man roster additions  —  SAN FRANCISCO — First baseman Angel Villalona, a 21-year-old hitting prospect who has endured legal trouble, was among six players the Giants added to their 40-man roster before Friday night's deadline.  —  Right-handers Hector Correa and Dan Otero …
Discussion: El Lefty Malo and Hardball Times
John Perrotto / Baseball America:
Scouting reports for the Top 10 Prospects (How to subscribe)  —  The Pirates have committed to building from within and spending generously on scouting and player development ever since Bob Nutting ousted Kevin McClatchy as the franchise's chairman prior to the 2007 season.
Maury Brown / The Biz of Baseball:
MLB Labor Deal Update: Increased Minimum Salary, hGH Testing, Additional Players in Salary Arb, More  —  On Friday, we announced that MLB was on the verge of a new labor deal.  Here's the latest:  —  One More Day - We said that the deal between MLB and the MLBPA would be announced on Monday.
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
AL MVP Day  —  The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) announces the AL Most Valuable Player at 2 PM EST Monday afternoon.  It seems to be a very tough choice this season.  There are a number of very good candidates, and which one you choose depends on how MVP is defined.
David Villavicencio / Inside Sports …:
Potential trade could bolster Marlins rotation  —  The Marlins are on the verge of upgrading their starting rotation.  —  A source close to Gio Gonzalez reports the Miami native could be joining his hometown team soon.  —  The 26-year-old is coming off the best season of his young career.
Discussion: HardballTalk and Fish Stripes
 
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