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Why I didn't vote for Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez: Paul Hoynes — Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Group By Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Group — CLEVELAND, Ohio - It's confession time. — I didn't vote for this year's Hall of Fame class that will be enshrined in Cooperstown in July 26.
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Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
All-time home run leader sees small uptick in third year of eligibility — Barry Bonds is the only player to win seven MVP Awards while compiling impressive offensive statistics in his 22-year career — NEW YORK — For Barry Bonds, this was his third year on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot …
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Kevin Thomas / Portland Press Herald Contributors:
And now for the 2016 Class; Yanks signing Drew; Red Sox DFA Dan Butler — Old news: Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio make the Baseball Hall of Fame. — Never too early to pick the 2016 class. — How about this foursome: — Ken Griffey Jr. — Mike Piazza
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ESPN.com:
Johnson, Pedro, Biggio, Smoltz voted into Hall … Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday, the first time since 1955 writers selected four players in one year. — Johnson, Martinez and Smoltz earned induction on their first tries …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz, Craig Biggio Elected To Hall Of Fame — Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio have been elected to the Baseball Hall Of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association Of America. All were inducted in their first year of eligibility except …
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Christian Red / NY Daily News:
On eve of likely Hall of Fame selection, Pedro Martinez reveals he wanted to be a Yankee
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Right-hander Putkonen designated for assignment — 8/26/14: Tom Gorzelanny strikes out Will Venable to escape a bases-loaded jam in the 8th unharmed — DETROIT — The Tigers' offseason project of bolstering their bullpen via smaller moves continued on Tuesday.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Sign Tom Gorzelanny, Designate Luke Putkonen — 2:14pm: Gorzelanny's deal is for approximately $1MM in guaranteed money, Beck tweets. — 10:10am: The Tigers have signed lefty swingman Tom Gorzelanny to a one-year deal, the team announced. To create roster space …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees To Sign Stephen Drew — JAN. 7: Drew will receive $500K for reaching each of 450, 500 and 550 plate appearances, reports ESPN's Buster Olney (Twitter link). — JAN. 6, 10:02pm: David Lennon of Newsday tweets that Drew's base salary is exactly $5MM.
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Veteran right-hander working hard in offseason to regain fastball heat — 9/27/14: Neftali Feliz strikes out Jonny Gomes swinging for the final out of the 9th inning, nailing down the win for the Rangers — ARLINGTON — This much is known. Rangers closer Neftali Feliz has hired …
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
West Palm Beach Mayor clears path for new Nationals' training facility — West Palm Beach will negotiate a land swap with Palm Beach County for 160 acres of land targeted for a joint training facility for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals, Mayor Jeri Muoio announced Monday …
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Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
SF Giants' pitcher Hudson undergoes ankle surgery … The Giants' 2015 rotation, already dotted with question marks, will have another as they start spring training in six weeks: the health of Tim Hudson's right ankle. — The Giants revealed Tuesday that Hudson underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from the ankle Friday.
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Jerry Crasnick / MLB:
Howard can block trades to 20 teams — As Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. explores trades involving first baseman Ryan Howard, he faces challenges beyond trying to move an underperforming player with a big contract. — Under the terms of Howard's five-year …
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Tom Haydon / New Jersey Online:
Jets linebacker Jermaine Cunningham arrested, charged with spreading sexual images, gun offenses — SUMMIT — Jets outside linebacker Jermaine Cunningham has been accused of spreading sexual images and illegally transporting a handgun in his Audi. — Cunningham was arrested Dec. 29 …
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