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Nationals say Strasburg won't need knee surgery
WASHINGTON (AP) -- 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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White Sox closing in on deal with veteran Vizquel
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago White Sox are closing in on a contract agreement with free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel.
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White Sox expecting to ink SS Vizquel
The Chicago White Sox are talking to veteran shortstop Omar Viquel about a contract and a deal is expected in coming days, sources tell SI.com.
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Nationals sign McLaren, Lett, Radison as coaches
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Nationals have hired former Seattle Mariners manager John McLaren as bench coach, Jim Lett as bullpen coach and Dan Radison as first-base coach.
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Cubs sign reliever Grabow to 2-year, $7.5M deal
CHICAGO (AP) -- Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.
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Jon Heyman: Primer to the free-agent market, from Bay to Wagner
A week before Thanksgiving, free agency is officially here. But the signings may not come so fast. SI.com's Jon Heyman breaks down the top big names and the likeliest courting teams.
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Strasburg scratched from Fall League title game
WASHINGTON (AP) -- 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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Roberto Alomar hoping for Hall of Fame election
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Roberto Alomar has career numbers that compare favorably with many of baseball's greatest second basemen. The question is how will one memorable lapse impact his bid to make the Hall of Fame.
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Ted Keith: It seems absurd, but Lincecum's worthy of Cooperstown talk at 25
With two Cy Youngs under his belt, Tim Lincecum is already in rarefied air at age 25. As ridiculous as it sounds, Ted Keith believes Lincecum already merits some Hall of Fame discussion.
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Tigers 3B prospect suspended for amphetamines
NEW YORK (AP) -- A minor leaguer in the Detroit Tigers' organization has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for an amphetamine under baseball's minor league drug program.
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Diamondbacks get RHP Heilman in deal with Cubs
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded for Aaron Heilman from the Cubs on Thursday, the team announced, in exchange for a pair of minor leaguers.
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Entire Angels coaching staff will return next year
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Mike Scioscia's entire coaching staff will be back with the Los Angeles Angels next season.
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Pettitte files for free agency just before deadline
NEW YORK (AP) -- 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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Lincecum wins second consecutive NL Cy Young
NEW YORK (AP) -- 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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Selig: Some teams lost money
CHICAGO (AP) -- Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.
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Free agent Bay nixes Sox's initial offer
Star free agent outfielder Jason Bay has declined Boston's initial contract offer and will head to full free agency, SI.com has learned.
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Hicks' plan could keep him in control of Rangers
DALLAS (AP) -- Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him to keep majority ownership of the team.
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Selig working on tightening postseason schedule
CHICAGO (AP) -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says he's working on tightening up the playoff schedule next season so there will be fewer off days between games.
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Nationals hire Davey Johnson as senior adviser
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Nationals have hired former major league manager Davey Johnson as a senior adviser.
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Tracy, Scioscia win manager of the year awards
NEW YORK (AP) -- 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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Ted Keith: Lincecum, Carpenter, Wainwright all have a case for NL Cy Young
The heavyweight bout of awards season is the NL Cy Young. Who's most deserving: Tim Lincecum, Chris Carpenter or Adam Wainwright? Ted Keith explores the argument for each hurler.
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Darvish, Ramirez named MVPs of Japan leagues
TOKYO (AP) -- 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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A's: Bailey's rookie award step in right direction
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- General manager Billy Beane is committed to a youth movement for his small-market Oakland Athletics, even if the payoff takes time.
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Ted Keith: Like it or not, Cy puts Greinke in well-deserved spotlight
Zack Greinke may not like being the center of attention, but Ted Keith says the Royals ace had better get used to it after winning the American League Cy Young Award on Tuesday.
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Cleveland brings back Alomar as first-base coach
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Sandy Alomar Jr. is back with the Cleveland Indians.
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Yankees decline $1.25 million option on RHP Mitre
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre.
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Royals' Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award
Just three years after social anxiety disorder almost completely derailed his career, Royals ace Zack Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award, beating out Felix Hernandez.
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Japanese pitcher Takahashi seeks MLB contract
TOKYO (AP) -- Yomiuri Giants pitcher Hisanori Takahashi has declared free agency, saying he wants to play in the U.S. major leagues.
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Bruntlett leaves Phillies and becomes free agent
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Utilityman Eric Bruntlett, who scored the winning run in the final game of the 2008 World Series, became a free agent after refusing a minor league assignment from the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Ted Keith: Previously unknown, Coghlan and Bailey took unique paths to honors
Chris Coghlan and Andrew Bailey certainly aren't the most high-profile Rookies of the Year ever, but they deserve praise. Ted Keith chronicles two unique paths to national recognition.
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Red Sox slightly raising some ticket prices for '10
BOSTON (AP) -- The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009.
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Hernandez agrees to $3M, 1-year deal with Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Catcher Ramon Hernandez has agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Reds after Cincinnati declined his $8 million option.
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Oakland's Bailey, Florida's Coghlan win ROYs
Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan edged out Phils pitcher J.A. Happ to win National League Rookie of the Year, while A's closer Andrew Bailey was crowned on the American League side.
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Nats GM Rizzo fills out front office with two hires
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Nationals have hired Bryan Minniti as assistant general manager and Jay Sartori as director of baseball operations, filling out GM Mike Rizzo's front office.
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Cleveland's Acta adds three coaches to his staff
CLEVELAND (AP) -- 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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Impact rookies for next season
The Rising Stars game a couple weeks ago in the Arizona Fall League featured plenty of young talent, but it wasn't the prospect showcase that it could have been. Several of the truly elite players in the AFL this fall didn't play, including Nationals ...
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Mets hire Backman as manager of Class A team
NEW YORK (AP) -- 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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Giants prospect loses visa amid murder charges
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- A top prospect for the San Francisco Giants has been stripped of his U.S. visa after he was charged with killing a man in his Caribbean homeland.
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Mariners sign defensive whiz Wilson through 2011
SEATTLE (AP) -- After shortstop Jack Wilson arrived in Seattle in a trade last summer, it didn't take long for him to know he wanted to stay.
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Chapman says no drama in defection from Cuba
Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby.
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Aaron to accept Louisville Slugger lifetime award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Hall of Fame baseball player Hank Aaron will receive an award from the makers of the bats that he used to hit more than 700 home runs.
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Jays' Wells has surgery, should be OK for spring
TORONTO (AP) -- 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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Rox decline $5M option on setup man Betancourt
DENVER (AP) -- 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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Milwaukee declines $6.5 million option on Looper
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- 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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Experts' Awards Picks
Award season is drawing near, and in the races for MVP, it's no contest. Or is it? SI.com's experts weigh in with their selections for all four of the major categories for the 2009 season.
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Jeter, Utley pick up fourth Silver Slugger awards
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and Phillies second baseman Chase Utley both earned their fourth Silver Sluggers Thursday night.
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FanHouse: 'Mental issue' hospitalizes Wetteland
FanHouse: Wetteland taken to hospital with 'mental issue'
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