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11:45 AM ET, February 17, 2015

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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Jason Giambi announces retirement, thanks family and baseball friends  —  The former Yankee told the Daily News Monday that he is retiring after a 20-year major-league career.  Here's Giambi's statement in his own words. … “After 20 seasons, I have decided to officially announce my retirement as a Major League Baseball player.
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Associated Press:
Jason Giambi Says He's Retiring After 20 Seasons in Majors  —  CLEVELAND — Jason Giambi is retiring after 20 seasons in the majors.  —  The 2000 AL MVP announced his decision Monday in a statement that was first sent to the New York Daily News.  He ends his career as one of 20 players …
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Jason Giambi retiring after 20-year career with A's, Yankees, Rockies and Indians  —  Speaking exclusively to the News from his home in Las Vegas, Giambi explained his decision to walk away from the game with 440 home runs, 1,441 RBI and a .277/.399/.516 slash line.  'I've done everything I possibly can in my career.'
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Veteran slugger shares statement thanking family, fans and more
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Kiley McDaniel / FanGraphs Baseball:
The FanGraphs Top 200 Prospect List  —  Yesterday, we gave you a little bit of a tease, giving you a glimpse into the making of FanGraphs Top 200 Prospect List.  This morning, however, we present the list in its entirety, including scouting grades and reports for every prospect rated …
Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Moncada, Olivera, Ibanez and Alvarez headline top available talent from island  —  Jesse Sanchez joins Hot Stove to discuss potential landing spots for Yoan Moncada, when the Cuban slugger might sign and the Caribbean WS  —  There are approximately 75 Cuban players pursuing a contract …
Teddy Cahill / MLB.com:
Glendale-Salt River to use 20-second timer in game streamed live on MLB.com  —  10/14/14: Mark Appel is issued his second pitch violation of the game at the beginning of the 3rd, resulting in an automatic 1-0 count  —  The 20-second pitch clock Major League Baseball is experimenting with during …
Discussion: Baseball Prospectus
Heritage Auctions:
1996 Jeffrey Maier Fielder's Glove Used to Catch Derek Jeter ALCS Game One Home Run....  The spark that started the modern Yankee dynasty!  —  1996 Jeffrey Maier Fielder's Glove Used to Catch Derek Jeter ALCS Game One Home Run.  As the departing Yankees captain made his final appearance …
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Notes: Thome shows familiar power  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — Jim Thome produced a very economical showing of power during the White Sox 9-7 victory over the Royals on Sunday at Tucson Electric Park.  —  Kansas City starter Kyle Snyder threw one pitch to Thome in the first inning, and he proceeded to launch a mammoth two-run shot to right.
Discussion: FanGraphs Baseball
San Diego Chargers:
Chargers' Remarks to Mayor's Stadium Task Force  —  Special counsel to the President of the San Diego Chargers, Mark Fabiani, has issued detailed remarks and suggestions for the Mayor's newly appointed Stadium Task Force.  Below is a summarized version, to read the extended version click here.
Discussion: ProFootballTalk and UT San Diego
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians To Sign Bruce Chen To Minors Deal  —  The Indians have agreed to a minor league pact with veteran southpaw Bruce Chen, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports on Twitter.  Chen can earn a $1MM salary if he makes the club, and can also achieve up to $1MM in incentives.
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels' Richards ‘looked good’ in first bullpen session since knee surgery  —  Garrett Richards threw 20 pitches Monday in his first bullpen session since last year's knee surgery.  —  Pitching coach Mike Butcher, who supervised the workout at the Angels' complex in Tempe, Ariz., said by text that Richards “looked good, felt good.”
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Sign Jared Burton To Minor League Deal  —  The Yankees announced that they have signed right-hander Jared Burton to a minor league contract and invited the former Twins/Reds setup man to Major League Spring Training.  Burton is a client of Pro Agents, Inc.'s Dave Pepe.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
 
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
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Associated Press:
A-Rod reached out to Chase Headley
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Milwaukee has shown interest, but market for 19-year-old quite crowded
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Bob Dutton / Mariners Insider:
Report: Mariners' pitching prospect Victor Sanchez in ‘critical’ condition
Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Source: Yankees to retire Pettitte's No. 46
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
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Bill Brink / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates growing payroll is good, bad news
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Tracy Ringolsby / MLB.com:
Price, Heyward and Zimmermann among best who may test open market
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