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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Marlins, Reyes Agree To Six-Year Deal — 8:54pm: Reyes' deal does not include a no-trade clause, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets. — 8:47pm: The Marlins and Reyes have agreed to a six-year, $106MM deal, pending a physical, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
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Enrique Rojas / ESPN:
Source: Marlins up offer to Jose Reyes — DALLAS — The Miami Marlins have put themselves in a position to acquire shortstop Jose Reyes. — The revamped franchise has offered Reyes a deal worth a minimum of $111 million, sources told ESPNDeportesLosAngeles.com.
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Reyes, ‘pen are Mets’ Meetings priorities — Mets on Twitter — Sandy Alderson's big haul last year at his first Winter Meetings as Mets general manager consisted of D.J. Carrasco, Ronny Paulino, Pedro Beato and Brad Emaus. — Dare it be suggested Alderson's fortunes can only improve this time?
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Marlins offer Reyes six year, $111m contract, Mets out — The Marlins have offered Jose Reyes a six-year, $111 million contract, according to Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes. Rojas says the deal would guarantee $106 million over six seasons, with a $22 million option for a seventh year or a $5 million buyout.
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Fox Sports:
Manny seeks return to major leagues — DALLAS — On the same weekend Pedro Martinez announced his intention to retire, one of his most colorful and controversial teammates has decided to make a comeback. — Manny Ramirez, who retired in April following a second violation …
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Buster Olney / ESPN.com:
Sources: Manny Ramirez files for return — Manny Ramirez has filed for reinstatement from Major League Baseball's retired list and hired new agents, sources said Sunday. — Ramirez faces a 50-game suspension when he returns, rather than 100 games, sources said.
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Manny Ramirez Files For Reinstatement — 8:44pm: In a news release, MLB has confirmed that Ramirez has applied for reinstatement and will serve a 50-game suspension, tweets Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. — 8:32pm: The Rays aren't expected to have any interest in signing Ramirez again, tweets Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times.
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Phillies, Laynce Nix Agree To Two-Year Deal — The Phillies and Laynce Nix have agreed to terms on a two-year contract, according to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com (Twitter links). The deal is pending a physical. — Nix, who turned 31 on October 30, hit .250/.299/.451 in 351 plate appearances for the Nationals last season.
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Evan Drellich / MLB.com:
Pedro plans to officially announce retirement — Right-hander last pitched in Major Leagues in 2009 campaign — BOSTON — If Sandy Koufax has the left arm of God, then Pedro Martinez has the right. — Martinez, who at his prime was arguably the most dominant starting pitcher the game has ever seen …
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Cash Kruth / MLB.com:
Pedro plans to officially announce retirement
Pedro plans to officially announce retirement
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New York Post:
Yankees aim to trim payroll by 2014 to escape luxury penalties — The Yankees are not going after C.J. Wilson or Mark Buehrle because they do not like the costs especially in 2014. — To understand the Yankees' current thinking, you must understand that no team stands to lose or gain …
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Damon says pinstripes would suit Ortiz — CAP CANA, Dominican Republic - Johnny Damon was hardly the best golfer on the course for the David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic yesterday, but he was clearly the best dressed. — The free agent outfielder had on electric blue pants held up by a skull-and-bones belt buckle.
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