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2009 MLB Awards: American League Most Valuable Player
Check out the top candidates for AL Most Valuable Player award, and who ESPN experts would have picked.
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Reports: Roy Halladay won't re-sign with Toronto Blue Jays
Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay does not want to resign with Toronto after his contract expires after the 2010 season, according to reports.
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Pittsburgh Pirates designate Jeff Karstens for assignment, claim Chris Jakubauskas off waivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated right-hander Jeff Karstens for assignment and claimed right-hander Chris Jakubauskas off waivers from Seattle.
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Cuban pitching phenom Aroldis Chapman fires agent
Cuban pitching phenom Aroldis Chapman has fired the representative who helped him gain free agency, his former agency confirmed on Saturday.
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San Diego Padres GM Jed Hoyer has 'cordial' meeting with Adrian Gonzalez's agent
Adrian Gonzalez's agent met with San Diego general manager Jed Hoyer on Friday, amid ongoing speculation that the Padres might consider trade proposals for the two-time All-Star or offer him a multiyear contract extension this offseason.
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Washington Nationals top pick Stephen Strasburg won't need knee surgery
The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.
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MLB releases autographed 20-DVD set of World Series films for $2,229
Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession.
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Agent: Pitcher Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins reach impasse in contract talks
There will be no long-term contract for pitcher Josh Johnson with the Florida Marlins this winter, his agent said Friday.
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The Chicago White Sox are in negotiations with Omar Vizquel's agent
The Chicago White Sox are close to signing veteran infielder Omar Vizquel.
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Law: Ranking the top MLB free agents (Nos. 1-10)
Keith Law lists his top free agents, from Matt Holliday at No. 1 to Adam Everett at No. 50.
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New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte, New York Mets' Fernando Tatis file for free agency
The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.
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Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg scratched with knee injury
The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a twisted left knee and is being scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League championship game.
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Tigers minor league 3B Ron Bourquin suspended
A Tigers' minor leaguer has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for an amphetamine under baseball's minor league drug program.
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Chicago Cubs trade Aaron Heilman to Arizona Diamondbacks for prospects
Chicago Cubs trade Aaron Heilman to Arizona Diamondbacks for prospects.
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Revenue sharing a mess
Why not just put a tax on teams that pocket the money they get from revenue sharing?
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Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says some teams lost money in 2009
Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.
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San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young
Giants ace Tim Lincecum has won the NL Cy Young Award, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.
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Jason Bay reportedly rejects initial offer from Boston Red Sox
Jason Bay will officially test of the open waters of free agency after declining the Red Sox's initial contract offer.
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Bud Selig planning fewer breaks in playoff schedule
Commissioner Bud Selig said Wednesday he's working on tightening up the 2010 playoff schedule so there will be fewer gaps between games.
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Washington Nationals hire Davey Johnson as senior adviser
The Nationals have hired former major league manager Davey Johnson as a senior adviser.
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Tom Hicks putting together group to keep Texas Rangers
Tom Hicks' plan to keep Rangers includes businessmen Nolan Ryan, Roger Staubach.
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Jim Tracy of Colorado Rockies gets three-year deal on same day as NL Manager of the Year award
The Colorado Rockies have rewarded manager Jim Tracy with a three-year contract.
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Jim Tracy, Mike Scioscia named MLB's managers of year
Jim Tracy of Colorado has won the NL Manager of the Year award and Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels has been selected for the AL honor.
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Jerry Crasnick: Trust the eyes or the numbers? Defensive analysis still highly subjective
Trust the eyes or the numbers? Defensive ratings still highly subjective
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Yu Darvish, Alex Ramirez named MVPs of Japan leagues
Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named MVP of Japan's Central League for the second straight year on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honors.
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Wally Backman introduced as Brooklyn Cyclones manager
Wally Backman was introduced Tuesday as manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones, New York's Class-A farm team in the New York-Penn League. >
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Salary-cap talk will dominate Major League Baseball's offseason, thanks to the New York Yankees' 27th World Series title.
The high-payroll Yankees won again, but that's no reason for a baseball salary cap
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Cleveland Indians name Sandy Alomar Jr. first-base coach
Sandy Alomar Jr. is back with the Indians.
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Kansas City Royals' Zack Greinke wins American League Cy Young Award
Zack Greinke has won the American League Cy Young Award, beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.
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Agent says Pedro Martinez wants to pitch all of 2010
Pedro Martinez enjoyed his time in the playoffs with the Phillies so much that he now wants to pitch all of 2010, Martinez's agent said, according to FoxSports.com.
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Catcher Ramon Hernandez agrees to deal with Cincinnati Reds
Ramon Hernandez agreed to a one-year deal with the Reds on Monday.
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Florida Marlins' Chris Coghlan, Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey voted top rookies
Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan is the National League Rookie of the Year, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey is the AL winner.
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Tim Tolman follows Manny Acta to Cleveland Indians as bench coach
New Indians manager Manny Acta has hired Tim Tolman as bench coach, Steve Smith as third-base coach and Scott Radinsky as bullpen coach.
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Padres general manager Jed Hoyer basks in opportunity in San Diego
New Padres GM facing decisions, none bigger than what to do with star first baseman
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New York Mets hire Wally Backman to manage Brooklyn Cyclones
Wally Backman has been hired as manager of the New York Mets' Brooklyn Cyclones farm team in the New York-Penn League.
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Dodgers manager Joe Torre happy for Joe Girardi, New York Yankees
Dodgers manager Joe Torre says he was pleased when successor Joe Girardi and the Yankees won the World Series this month.
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Seattle Mariners to keep shortstop Jack Wilson through 2011
The Mariners will keep shortstop Jack Wilson in Seattle through 2011.
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Toronto Blue Jays' Vernon Wells has wrist cartilage repaired
Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells has had surgery on his left wrist and is expected to be ready for spring training.
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Colorado Rockies decline $5 million option on right-hander Rafael Betancourt
The Rockies have declined a $5 million option on right-hander Rafael Betancourt, a key setup man as the Rockies won the NL wild-card race.
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Ben Sheets' agent expects strong market for pitcher
Agent Casey Close said that pitcher Ben Sheets is doing "very well" in his rehab from flexor tendon surgery and plans to be 100 percent by the start of spring training.
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Milwaukee Brewers decline $6.5 million option on Braden Looper
The Milwaukee Brewers have declined their $6.5 million mutual option on Braden Looper, electing to pay the pitcher a $1 million buyout.
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Aroldis Chapman says defection from Cuba straightforward
Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby. The Cuban pitcher's defection during a tournament in the Netherlands lacked any of the drama a movie script writer would want.
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Albert Pujols, Mark Teixeira each win Silver Slugger awards
Cardinals star Albert Pujols and Yankees infielder Mark Teixeira were among those chosen Thursday to receive Silver Slugger awards.
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Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland hospitalized
Mariners bullpen coach and former Rangers pitcher John Wetteland was hospitalized on Thursday afternoon for what officials called mental health issues.
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Washington Nationals will stick with Jim Riggleman as manager
The Nationals are sticking with Jim Riggleman after promoting him from bench coach midway through last season, announcing at a news conference Thursday that he'll be their manager in 2010.
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Kansas City Royals agree to terms with infielder Wilson Betemit
The Royals have agreed to terms with infielder Wilson Betemit, a 28-year-old infielder who spent last season in the White Sox organization.
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Tim Hudson, Atlanta Braves agree on three-year contract
Tim Hudson has agreed to a new three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves.
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Report: Roger Clemens files to dismiss Brian McNamee suit
Lawyers for Roger Clemens filed a motion in Brooklyn federal court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit by the pitcher's former trainer, claiming statements that accused Brian McNamee of trying to shake down Clemens were not serious.
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Source: Jim Riggleman to manage Nationals in 2010
Jim Riggleman will be the Washington Nationals manager for 2010, a source told ESPN's Tim Kurkjian.
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Chicago Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot earns last spot in salary arbitration
Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot earned the last arbitration spot for players with between two and three years of major league service, beating out Orioles center fielder Adam Jones and Reds pitcher Micah Owings on a tiebreaker.
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