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Nick Groke / On the Rox:
Carlos Gonzalez, after HR off Johnny Cueto, says Rockies sending a message — ROCKIES 8, GIANTS 6 — Scottsdale, Ariz. — Johnny Cueto and his $130 million contract debuted Wednesday in a San Francisco Giants uniform, pitching in his first Cactus League game. Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez didn't get a long look.
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McCovey Chronicles, Purple Row and Yahoo Sports
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Nick Kruger / Denver Post:
Arenado dived into stands three times last year — In this file photo, Nolan Arenado of the Colorado Rockies gets Gregory Polanco of the Pittsburgh Pirates out for the third out in the top of the second inning during a National League game at Coors Field, Sept. 21, 2015. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)
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Purple Row
Nick Groke / Denver Post:
Colorado's previous coach helped with pitcher Tyler Matzek
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Purple Row
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Jake Arrieta has talked to Cubs about deal, wants 6-7 years — MESA, Ariz. — National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta is looking for at least a six- to seven-year deal to remain with the club, according to the pitcher. — Arrieta and Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein recently …
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ESPN and BBTF's Baseball Primer …
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Associated Press:
Cardinals Peralta Undergoes Surgery for Thumb Injury — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta had surgery Thursday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb and likely will be sidelined for about 10-to-12 weeks. — Manager Mike Matheny anticipated Peralta …
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Viva El Birdos
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Tim Keown / ESPN:
Sorry Not Sorry … Peter Hapak for ESPN … Patrick McDermott/Washington Nationals/Getty Images
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TalkNats.com, Redleg Nation, NESN.com, USA Today, The Big Lead, Federal Baseball, FanGraphs Baseball and Bleacher Report
Cale Ahearn / WPMT FOX43:
Man attempts taxi robbery with police car behind him — READING, Pa. — Taxi surveillance cameras recorded a masked man robbing a terrified taxi driver at gunpoint - but the robber forgot to look behind him. — Waiting behind the cab was Berks County Deputy Sheriff Terry Ely …
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New York's PIX11 and KTLA
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
The incredible comeback of Rich Hill — Fighting through surgeries and tragedy, Rich Hill is getting another major-league chance. — A sterling September for the Red Sox helped Rich Hill land a deal with the A's for 2016. — Kyle Terada — MESA, Az. — So much had to happen.
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Amazin' Avenue
Cincinnati.com:
Reds' Jay Bruce, Joey Votto working on bunting this spring — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — It's hard not to notice all the real estate on the left side of the infield when Jay Bruce comes up to bat. Most teams employ an extreme shift with Bruce at the plate, moving the second baseman into short right field …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Release Andrew Triggs — The Orioles announced that they have released minor league right-hander Andrew Triggs in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly signed Pedro Alvarez, whose one-year deal is now official. As MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko points out …
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School of Roch
Associated Press:
Prince Fielder to participate in study because of problems sleeping — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Rangers slugger Prince Fielder returned to Texas on Wednesday to take part in a sleep study after having trouble getting rest during spring training. — The study is supposed to last 48 hours.
JP Morosi / Fox Sports:
5 AL teams that can dethrone the Kansas City Royals — The defending World Series champion Kansas City Royals are the American League's best team as 2016 begins. That statement is not as automatic as it sounds. — Last year, when the Royals were months removed from losing Game 7 of the World Series …
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Royals Review and Red Reporter
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Adrian Beltre Seeks Three-Year Deal From Rangers — Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is looking for a three-year deal in extension talks with the club, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports (Twitter links). He's also hoping to out-earn Pablo Sandoval on an annual basis, per the report …
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MLB Daily Dish and Lone Star Ball
