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CSN Chicago:
White Sox have no plans to trade Chris Sale — MESA, Ariz. — Rick Hahn's voicemail box has a few new inquires about Chris Sale's availability. — Rival general managers shouldn't hold their collective breath waiting for a return call. — Even though the perception exists they may entertain …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
In LaRoche-White Sox flap, Kenny Williams acted on behalf of others, too — PHOENIX - Now, do we really think Chicago White Sox executive vice president Ken Williams acted alone here, going out of his way to alienate his own team and have one of its most popular players abruptly quit in anger?
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CSN Chicago:
Chris Sale: White Sox ‘got bold-faced lied to’ on Adam LaRoche situation
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ESPN:
Chris Sale says White Sox were lied to, derailing team's momentum
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Chris Sale on Adam LaRoche flap: ‘We were lied to’ by White Sox management
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Star Tribune:
Reusse: Big Papi looks back on his career ‘... the Twins treated me bad’ — David Ortiz opens up about his departure from Minnesota and his decision to retire after this season in Boston. — FORT MYERS, FLA. - David Ortiz was having lunch at a table outside the Boston Red Sox spring training clubhouse.
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John Tomase / Full Count:
With opt-out looming, Red Sox outfielder David Murphy says he's unlikely to accept assignment to minors and would consider retirement — FORT MYERS, Fla. — David Murphy's opt-out looms on Sunday, and not only is the veteran outfielder disinclined to accept an assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket …
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Fox Sports:
Brewers' Liriano hospitalized after being hit by pitch — PHOENIX (AP) Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Rymer Liriano suffered multiple facial fractures Sunday when he was hit in the face by a pitch. — Liriano was carried off the field on a backboard. The team said he was expected …
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JSOnline:
Brewers' Rymer Liriano hit in face with pitch — After several minutes, Liriano was immobilized on a stretcher and placed on a cart to be transported off the field. He was taken to an area hospital and the Brewers awaited word on the severity of his injuries. “It's serious,” manager Craig Counsell said.
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Toronto Sun:
SPORTS BLUE JAYS — DUNEDIN, Fla. — He sits two lockers from the wall. — On the concrete behind him is a massive, wallpaper-like mural of the post, post-game celebration from Camden Yards in Baltimore on Sept. 30, 2015. — Players are wearing eye goggles around their necks and heads …
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Robert Griffin III / Plain Dealer:
Browns moving forward on Robert Griffin III, don't anticipate more trade talks for Colin Kaepernick — Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III smiles as he greets fans after a win over the Colts in 2012. (AP) — Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com By Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Chone Figgins Retires — Chone Figgins has officially announced his retirement, as per an Angels press release. He will sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Halos tomorrow in order to leave baseball in the same uniform in which he spent eight of his 12 MLB seasons.
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Alex Speier / BostonGlobe.com:
David Ortiz wants bat flip haters to shut up — FORT MYERS, Fla. — David Ortiz can't understand why people are flipping out about bat flips. — Entering his 20th season in the big leagues, Ortiz insisted that those who cite “old school” values in expressing opposition to the gesture are misguided.
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Sam Dykstra / MiLB News:
Farm System Rankings: Overall — Dodgers, Braves close at top of list for best Minor League talent … 30. Los Angeles Angels — The best thing to say about the Angels system, at this point, is that these rankings stories are over. The Halos ranked 29th for position players …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
DeWitt era with Cardinals is 20 years old — and going strong — St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny and Bill DeWitt Jr. talk during a workout at the Cardinals spring training complex at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Photo By David Carson dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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