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Yanks' duo takes on Mauer for AL MVP
The 2009 American League Most Valuable Player Award will be announced Monday, and the decision is the result of a familiar philosophical debate.
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Joe Mauer
New York Yankees
Roundup: Market for Doc won't dip
Blue Jays president and CEO Paul Beeston told the New York Post that Roy Halladay is planning on testing free agency next offseason, removing the possibility of his signing an extension with Toronto.
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Arizona native lifts Peoria to AFL title
C.J. Retherford helped bring the Desert Dogs' dominance to an end, as his two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth gave the Peoria Javelinas a 5-4 victory over Phoenix in Saturday's thrilling AFL championship.
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C.J. Wilson
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Morgan's hand returning to full strength
Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan has a reason to be in great spirits before the Thanksgiving holiday. The left hand he broke last August is 100 percent.
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Washington Nationals
Mitchell claims sportsmanship honor
Russ Mitchell, a long-time Minor Leaguer whose dedication and perseverance paid off in a stellar Arizona Fall League campaign, was presented with the 2009 Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award on Saturday.
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Desme wins Arizona Fall League MVP
Grant Desme, the Oakland outfield prospect who led the Arizona Fall League with 11 homers, has been chosen as the recipient of the league's Joe Black Most Valuable Player Award.
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Mets expand presence of history at Citi
With an eye toward shining a brighter light on their storied franchise history, the Mets on Saturday announced plans to rename areas of Citi Field after former team greats, as well as a reformation of the Mets Hall of Fame Committee.
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Marlins' Johnson facing one-year deal
A couple of conversations that lasted roughly a half-hour appear to have changed Josh Johnson's long-term future with the Marlins.
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Florida Marlins
Josh Johnson
Doc not interested in re-signing with Jays
The future of the Blue Jays is not likely to include Roy Halladay. Once his contract expires after the 2010 season, the ace pitcher is reportedly not interested in re-signing with the only organization he has known.
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Cuban star Chapman switches agents
Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who has drawn interest from several Major League clubs, has decided to change his representation before signing a contract, switching to Hendricks Sports Management.
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Aroldis Chapman
Fielder, Hanley chasing Pujols for MVP
The whole world is expecting Albert Pujols to be named the National League's MVP for the second consecutive year on Tuesday. Including his closest competitors.
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Albert Pujols
Giants add four to 40-man roster
The Giants purchased the contracts of right-hander Kevin Pucetas, first baseman Brett Pill and outfielders Darren Ford and Francisco Peguero and added them to the 40-man roster Friday.
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Darren Ford
San Francisco Giants
Boras clients high on Red Sox's list
The Boston Herald -- citing a baseball source -- reported Friday night that Boston has expressed at least some level of interest in outfielders Matt Holliday and Rick Ankiel, as well as lefty reliever Mike Gonzalez and third baseman Adrian Beltre.
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Dodgers place Guerra on 40-man roster
The Dodgers added right-hander Luis Guerra, 24, to their 40-man roster Friday.
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Padres unveil Spring Training schedule
The Padres announced their 2010 Spring Training schedule on Thursday, one that has them opening with a familiar foe.
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San Diego Padres
Jakubauskas claimed by Pirates
The Mariners set their 40-man roster on Friday and a familiar name was not on it. Right-handed reliever Chris Jakubauskas was placed on waivers in the morning and claimed by the Pirates.
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Giants can find talent in 'second tier'
A look at the players who might occupy that "second tier" of free agents that prompted Giants general manager Brian Sabean's enthusiasm
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Brian Sabean
Ackley to try second base in January
Dustin Ackley will start in left field for the Peoria Javelinas in Saturday's AFL championship game, but the Mariners are going to work him out at second base, beginning in January, GM Jack Zduriencik said Friday.
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Extension unlikely for Marlins ace
The agent for Josh Johnson, Matt Sosnick, told ESPN.com on Friday that negotiations between the Marlins and Johnson have reached an "impasse," and the right-hander expects to play under a one-year deal in 2010, instead of reaching a long-term ...
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Gonzalez added to Jays' 40-man roster
The Blue Jays considered promoting pitcher Reidier Gonzalez to the big leagues this past season. On Thursday, the club decided it did not want to risk losing Gonzalez to another team this winter, adding him to its 40-man roster.
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Rockies add five to 40-man roster
The Rockies on Friday added five players to their 40-man roster, which protects them from being selected in next month's Rule 5 Draft.
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Colorado Rockies
Inside the pinstripes: Part four
Jogging out for the final inning of our eight-game Fantasy Camp schedule, I checked in with our center fielder, Peter Tsebeilis, and we both agreed. Neither of us could believe that the finish line was already here.
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Jays talk Halladay with Cubs
On Friday, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reported that the Blue Jays contacted the Cubs to discuss a possible trade involving Roy Halladay, noting that Toronto even informed Chicago that it wants to deal the pitcher this winter, but his salary may be an issue.
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D-backs round out 40-man roster
The D-backs did some shuffling of their 40-man roster Friday, adding four players to it while also activating a trio of players.
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Bianchi, Wood join 40-man roster
Five prospects, including up-and-coming middle infielder Jeff Bianchi, were added to the Royals' 40-man winter roster Friday.
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Surgery not necessary for Strasburg
Right-hander Stephen Strasburg will not need surgery on his left knee, according to a baseball source. Strasburg was scratched from Saturday's start in the Arizona Fall League championship game because of the twisted left knee.
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Mets have room to work on 40-man roster
With the Mets not expected to add any more players to their 40-man roster before the midnight deadline, they have 36 players on it, which leaves room to add some players if need be.
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Report: Brewers sign Dominican prospect
The Brewers have agreed to terms with 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Santo Aybar, according to a report on ESPN.com.
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Halladay rumors reach Cubs' door
The Chicago Cubs are one of the teams the Toronto Blue Jays have contacted regarding former Cy Young winner Roy Halladay.
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Roy Halladay
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Friars add three to 40-man roster
The Padres selected three players to their 40-man roster Friday, including one player who might not pitch until after the All-Star break in 2010.
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Yankees finalize 40-man roster
Moving to protect their Minor Leaguers from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, the Yankees shifted seven players onto their 40-man roster late Friday afternoon.
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Sox claim Manuel on waivers from Mariners
With several hours remaining before Friday's deadline to submit their final 40-man roster in preparation for the Dec. 10 Rule 5 Draft, the Red Sox acquired Minor League right-hander Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.
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Teams shuffle rosters before Rule 5 Draft
At midnight ET on Friday -- or technically is that Saturday? -- scores of Minor Leaguers will have a better sense of what the immediate future looks like for them. Some have the security of having been added to their team's 40-man roster.
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Prospect Rogers satisfied with long season
Forget what the numbers say. Brewers pitching prospect Mark Rogers is satisfied with his stint in the Arizona Fall League and the end of a long but healthy season.
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Milwaukee Brewers
Marlins add five to fill up 40-man roster
In anticipation of the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 10, the Marlins filled up their 40-man roster on Friday, adding right-handers Jose Ceda, Jay Buente, Brett Sinkbeil and Kris Harvey, as well as outfielder Scott Cousins.
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Twins add six to fill out 40-man roster
The Twins maxed out their 40-man roster by protecting six players in preparation for the Dec. 10 Draft that will take place at the Winter Meetings in Indianapolis.
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Reds make moves, fill out roster
Faced with a slew of prospects that needed protection, the Reds added some players to their 40-man roster on Friday while also cutting a few.
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Tigers add four players to roster
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has purchased the contracts of second baseman Scott Sizemore and shortstop Audy Ciriaco from Triple-A Toledo and first baseman/outfielder Ryan Strieby and outfielder Brennan Boesch from Double-A Erie.
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Byrd's future home up in air
Marlon Byrd wants to return to the Rangers, but early discussions between the team and his agent have not been particularly productive, leading to the distinct possibility that Byrd will be playing elsewhere in 2010.
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Fall Classic memorabilia at Hall of Fame
Artifacts from baseball's most memorable moments from this past postseason -- one that saw the Yankees notch their 27th World Series championship -- have been put on display at the Autumn Glory exhibit at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ...
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White Sox add five to 40-man roster
On Friday, the deadline for clubs to protect prospects from next month's Rule 5 Draft, the White Sox added five players to their 40-man roster.
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Chicago White Sox
Roundup: Vizquel to light Hot Stove?
Veteran shortstop Omar Vizquel is reportedly close to signing a one-year deal with the White Sox, which could serve to get the Hot Stove burning.
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Omar Vizquel
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Nationals' coaching staff in place
The Nationals have retained hitting coach Rick Eckstein, pitching coach Steve McCatty and third-base coach Pat Listach. The club also named John McLaren the bench coach, Jim Lett as bullpen coach and Dan Radison the first-base coach.
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Washington Nationals
Dunn, Kennedy shine in AFL stint
The Arizona Fall League, if nothing else, opens eyes. Strong performances in the desert can lead to big reputations -- just ask Tommy Hanson of the Braves -- and big opportunities.
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Tommy Hanson
Atlanta Braves
White Sox reportedly near Vizquel deal
The White Sox are close to signing Omar Vizquel to a one-year deal to be their backup infielder, according to FoxSports.com.
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Chicago White Sox
Omar Vizquel
Brewers taking a look at Halama
The Brewers told John Halama's agent that they will have a scout in the stands for the former big league left-hander's start in the Dominican Republic on Friday night, and Halama hopes to strike a Minor League deal with Milwaukee by early next week.
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Royals ink Campillo to Minors deal
The Royals added pitching depth to the organization on Friday by signing former Braves right-hander Jorge Campillo to a Minor League deal for 2010.
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Jorge Campillo
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Indians add seven to 40-man roster
The Indians added seven players to their 40-man roster prior to Friday's deadline, thus protecting some of their top prospects from being selected in the Rule 5 Draft in December.
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Marlins brass tour Target Field
With Target Field in Minnesota set to open next spring, members of the Marlins' front office recently toured the stadium to get some ideas for the opening of their new park in 2012.
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Hunter to undergo sports hernia surgery
The Angels' center fielder is set to have surgery on Monday for a sports hernia. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training in February.
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