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Arash Markazi / ESPN:
Price for Dodgers questioned — Garvey Says Price Too High — Steve Garvey tells Colin Cowherd that $2 billion for the Dodgers was irresponsible and that Frank McCourt's involvement was a deal breaker for his ownership group. — LOS ANGELES — While Los Angeles sports fans celebrate …
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Dodgers fans can rejoice in Magic deal
Dodgers fans can rejoice in Magic deal
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Matthew Futterman / Wall Street Journal:
Magic Johnson Wins Auction for Los Angeles Dodgers
Magic Johnson Wins Auction for Los Angeles Dodgers
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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Magic Johnson's group reaches agreement to buy Dodgers
Magic Johnson's group reaches agreement to buy Dodgers
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Brendan Kennedy / Toronto Star:
Toronto Blue Jays add veteran infielder Omar Vizquel to major-league roster — DUNEDIN, FLA.—When Omar Vizquel made the cut for his first major-league team, the Seattle Mariners in 1989, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos was an 11-year-old elementary school student.
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Omar Vizquel makes Blue Jays' opening day roster — Omar Vizquel was added to the Toronto Blue Jays' roster Wednesday a month before his 45th birthday, making the backup infielder the oldest active position player in the major leagues. — The 11-time Gold Glove winner had signed a minor league contract on Jan. 23.
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Greg Johns / MLB.com:
Sprained shoulder lands Carp on disabled list — TOKYO — Mariners left fielder Mike Carp was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday, and the club recalled Carlos Peguero from Triple-A Tacoma to take his place. — Carp, 25, suffered a sprained right shoulder diving for a double hit …
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Nick Underhill / Union-News:
Curt Schilling: Red Sox are growing tired of Valentine — Bobby Valentine just can't win. — The polarizing Red Sox manager reportedly has a growing rift with general manager Ben Cherington, and now he's believed to be falling out of favor with his players.
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Approach here isn't very defensible — FORT MYERS, Fla. …
Approach here isn't very defensible — FORT MYERS, Fla. …
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Associated Press:
Greinke pitches, hits Brewers past D-Backs, 7-1 — PHOENIX—Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Zack Greinke had a great game on the mound and at the plate. He still needs to work on his baserunning. — Greinke struck out eight in a spring-high seven innings, leading the Brewers to a 7-1 victory …
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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Haren working through spring bout of dead arm — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — It happens basically every spring. Dan Haren was actually surprised it took this long. They call it “dead arm” — in this case, referring to that point in spring when the electricity on pitches isn't there and starters pretty …
Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Roster decisions remain for Gibson, D-backs — PHOENIX — With just over a week until Opening Day, decision time is looming on the 25-man roster. — While it would seem like the D-backs' roster is pretty well set, manager Kirk Gibson said not so fast. — “I have, probably, in my mind a pretty good idea,” Gibson said.
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Bernadina to miss two days for father's funeral — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Manager Davey Johnson said Wednesday that outfielder Roger Bernadina will not be with the Nationals for two days starting Thursday, as he is going to Willemstad, Curacao, to attend his father's funeral.
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Marc Topkin / The Heater Feed:
Upton acknowledges opening day now less likely — UPDATE, 4:26: And right in line with Upton's revised perspective, manager Joe Maddon said he, exec VP Andrew Friedman and head athletic trainer Ron Porterfield will meet tonight with Upton to discuss his status and availability.
George A. King III / New York Post:
Swisher says Pettitte looking good for Yankees — TAMPA — While Andy Pettitte took a break from throwing Yankees batting practice Tuesday, Billy Connors and Nick Swisher discussed what the veteran lefty looked like on the mound. — “Looks like he never missed a beat,” said Connors …
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Freeman stays hot, supporting Beachy — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Hiroki Kuroda delivered another strong start and Eric Chavez produced three run-scoring hits while helping the Yankees play to a 5-5 tie with the Braves at Champion Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
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