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Matt Snyder / Eye on Baseball:
Prince Fielder signs with the Tigers — Chalk up one more for the so-called mystery team. First it was Cliff Lee going to the Phillies, then Albert Pujols heading to the Angels. Now Prince Fielder has shocked the baseball world by signing with the Detroit Tigers, a team …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Texas likely out of Prince Fielder free-agent derby — The Texas Rangers believe they are out out of the bidding for free-agent slugger Prince Fielder, according to a person with knowledge of the talks, but not authorized to speak publicly because of the ongoing negotiations.
Fox Sports:
If Nats want Fielder, now may be perfect — The Prince Fielder sweepstakes finally are nearing conclusion, according to major league sources. The Nationals remain a leading contender for the free-agent first baseman, if not the outright favorite. — Which is as it should be.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Tigers To Sign Prince Fielder — Prince Fielder, who hit baseballs out of Tiger Stadium as a 12-year-old, is on his way back to Detroit, where his father, Cecil Fielder, starred for seven years. The Tigers have agreed to sign the free agent first baseman to a nine-year, $214MM contract.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nationals miss out in Fielder sweepstakes — WASHINGTON — The Nationals lost out to the Tigers in the Prince Fielder sweepstakes on Tuesday. The free-agent first baseman agreed to terms with Detroit on a nine-year, $214 million deal. — “I would have loved to see him hit fourth in our lineup …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nats in running for Prince, but race far from over
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Ken Rosenthal / mlbbuzz:
Sources: Nationals know Zimmerman's price
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Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Cordero signs one-year deal with Blue Jays — TORONTO — The Blue Jays continued to revamp their bullpen on Tuesday afternoon by agreeing to terms with free-agent reliever Francisco Cordero. — The move is pending a physical and has been confirmed by an MLB.com source close to the negotiations.
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MLB.com:
Hot Stove MLBlog: News, notes and analysis — The offseason maneuvering is in full swing. Stay up on all the trades, signings, rumors and analysis with the Hot Stove MLBlog. — Cespedes gains residency in the DR — The bidding is about to begin. — Cuban outfield prospect Yoenis Cespedes …
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Stoeten / Drunk Jays Fans:
Rosenthal: Get Set For Super 'Pen as Jays Sign Francisco Cordero — Taking time out from writing about Prince Fielder and money for the umpteenth time this winter to pass you along this news: Kenny Ken Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports tweets that the Jays have themselves a new setup man, ex-Reds closer Francisco Cordero.
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Rob Sinclair / CBC News:
Blue Jays re-sign Morrow for $20M — The Toronto Blue Jays locked up a key right-hand man Tuesday, re-signing starting pitcher Brandon Morrow to a three-year, $20-million US contract. — The pact includes a $10-million US club option for 2015. — Morrow, a 27-year-old right-hander …
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Jerry Crasnick / MLB:
Agent: Shortstop Vizquel agrees with Blue Jays
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Joey Nowak / MLB.com:
Emotional Posada retires after 17-year career — Longtime Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, who spent his entire 17-year Major League career in pinstripes, announced his retirement during a Tuesday morning news conference at Yankee Stadium. — “Today's a very emotional day for me,” said Posada.
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Zachary Levine / Ultimate Astros:
Astros add ‘Baseball Prospectus’ alum Fast in drive for stats knowledge — The Astros added to their statistical strength in the front office, hiring Mike Fast, formerly of Baseball Prospectus to serve in the baseball operations department. — Fast, one of the foremost experts on pitch trajectory data …
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Jerome Solomon / Ultimate Astros:
Solomon: Astros name change? (Forget) that — Jerseys from Astros' 50 years — It is only right that Jim Crane has decided to slash ticket prices for that technically-major-but-closer-to-minor- league baseball team now known as the Houston Astros. — Perhaps fans can get their money's worth in the 2012 season.
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Zachary Levine / Ultimate Astros:
Astros drop ticket prices, relax food policies in new ‘fan-friendly initiatives’
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
OF Cody Ross agrees to sign with Red Sox — SAN FRANCISCO—Cody Ross agreed to sign with the Boston Red Sox, giving them an experienced hitter with postseason success on his resume to help replace J.D. Drew in right field. — Foxsports.com and ESPN.com reported the contract is for one year and $3 million.
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Mike Cole / NESN.com:
Report: Red Sox Sign Cody Ross to One-Year Deal
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors:
Red Sox Agree To Sign Cody Ross
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Michael Engel / Kings of Kauffman:
Check Your Sources — It's a whole different world being a fan of baseball these days. Technology makes it possible for fans to watch their team from anywhere, to discuss their team from anywhere and for information to spread like wildfire. News breaks faster than ever.
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Baseball America:
Preseason College Top 25 — DURHAM, N.C—Florida is No. 1 in Baseball America's preseason Top 25 rankings for the second year in a row—and the second time in school history. The Gators, who finished as national runners-up a year ago, return the bulk of their everyday lineup …
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Associated Press:
‘Fausto Carmona’ to miss spring training — SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta said the pitcher known as Fausto Carmona won't be making it to spring training. — Acta told The Associated Press late Monday that the team is trying to speed up Carmona's arrival.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers receive more than 10 opening bids for the team — Those submitting bids include Magic Johnson, Mark Cuban, Peter O'Malley and Joe Torre. Sources say that St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke has explored whether to bid. — As expected, those involved in groups bidding for the Dodgers …
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