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Marlins pursuit of Buehrle hits snag — The biggest obstacle to Mark Buehrle joining the Marlins is the team's reluctance to give him a no-trade clause, according to major-league sources. — The Marlins are targeting a left-handed starter on a free-agent market, and the holdup in their talks …
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Bell could help Marlins send message — Everything changed for the Mets when they signed right-hander Pedro Martinez to a four-year, $53 million free-agent contract after the 2004 season. — Remember? — Center fielder Carlos Beltran followed by accepting a seven-year, $119 million free-agent contract.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Marlins Eyeing Aramis, Pursuing Reyes, Buehrle — The Marlins have discussed the possibility of signing Prince Fielder and some of their front office executives like the idea of pursuing the 27-year-old free agent, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports.
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Jayson Stark / MLB:
Sources: Heath Bell, Marlins agree — The Miami Marlins and free-agent closer Heath Bell have agreed on a three-year contract, pending a physical, sources told ESPN.com. — The two sides have been talking about a deal that would pay Bell $9 million a year. The deal also includes a vesting option for a fourth year.
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Sources: Marlins pursuing Heath Bell
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Valentine on his way to recruit Ortiz — CAP CANA, Dominican Republic — Bobby Valentine is wasting no time trying to improve the Red Sox. — Installed as manager yesterday, Valentine is on his way to the Dominican Republic now to meet with David Ortiz and participate in his charity golf event tomorrow.
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Reports: Bobby V in Dominican to recruit Ortiz — It looks as if Bobby Valentine's first act as manager of the Boston Red Sox is to recruit free-agent designated hitter David Ortiz. — According to multiple reports, Valentine headed to the Dominican Republic to meet with Ortiz …
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Michael Hurley / NESN.com:
Bobby Valentine Plans Blending Sabermetrics With Baseball Experience to Make Decisions With Red Sox
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies' Stewart on trade block, but DeWitt not right fit — It has been said about Colorado weather, if you don't like it, wait 15 minutes. The same applies to baseball's hot stove. Trade talks, to the say the least, are fluid situations. — While the Rockies have explored trading …
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies are interested in Cubs infielder Blake DeWitt
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Bosio says he is new pitching coach for Cubs — Ex-Crew righty leaving Milwaukee organization to join Sveum — MILWAUKEE — New Cubs manager Dale Sveum is stocking his coaching staff with a slew of former Brewers, including his new pitching coach. — The latest is Chris Bosio …
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Jerry Crasnick / MLB:
Crasnick: Highly touted Cuban outfielder available for the taking — Cuban free-agent outfielder could command in the neighborhood of a $50 million deal — Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has yet to play a game in the major leagues, and some scouts are already comparing him to former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Raul Mondesi.
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Sean Brennan / NY Daily News:
Former NY Mets GM Omar Minaya hired by San Diego Padres for undisclosed front office position — Minaya was canned by Mets after 2010 season — Omar Minaya, fired by the NY Mets after 2010 season, is back in baseball with the Padres. — A year after seeing his five-year stint …
Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Brewers Looking For Bullpen, Infield Help — The Brewers stand to lose both Takashi Saito and Francisco Rodriguez to free agency this winter, and GM Doug Melvin told Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel that he plans to talk to agents and look for bullpen help at the Winter Meetings next week (all Twitter links).
Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Dodgers Sign Chris Capuano — The Dodgers announced that they signed left-hander Chris Capuano to a two-year contract that rounds out the team's rotation and may signify the end of Hiroki Kuroda's tenure in Los Angeles. The $10MM deal includes an $8MM mutual option for 2014 and $1MM in incentives.
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