Baseball
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Yanks and Pirates still talking, but A.J. deal not close
New York Daily News Yankees News &bull Feb 12, 2012The Yankees and Pirates continued to work Sunday toward completing a trade that would ship A.J. Burnett to Pittsburgh, but a baseball source said the sides were still "a good ways away" from a deal. Full Story »
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Ageless Jeter first in camp - again - lending his guidance as he preps for stellar 2012
New York Post Yankees News &bull Feb 12, 2012
TAMPA - The youngest Yankees are spread over the four fields at the team's minor league complex for pre-spring training workouts. Derek Jeter, the Yankees' oldest position player, is here, too, just like every other early February for the past… Full Story »
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Magglio Ordonez's career could come full circle
Detroit Free Press Tigers News &bull Feb 12, 2012
If former Tigers rightfielder Magglio Ordonez doesn't find a big-league job this season, he will have his own professional baseball club waiting for him in his native Venezuela. Full Story »
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Phillies' Montgomery talks money
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Feb 12, 2012Thinking big, David Montgomery says, is not difficult. The Phillies president sits in a building that has hosted sellout crowds for 204 straight regular-season games. His team plays before the highest-rated local television audience in baseball. He could outspend the… Full Story »
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Annual 'Truck Day' brings flurry of activity to Fenway
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Feb 12, 2012
Snowflakes fell from a leaden sky while wool caps outnumbered "B" baseball caps, yet spring still hovered in... Full Story »
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San Rafael professional baseball team promises fun
SF Gate Giants News &bull Feb 12, 2012
From the San Francisco Giants to the Atlanta Braves to the Washington Nationals to the ... San Rafael Pacifics? "I climbed the ladder to the bottom rung," Mike Shapiro said, "and I'm so happy. I love doing this."... Full Story »
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For true baseball fans, the 2011 World Series offers a breath of fresh air
Baseball Reflections &bull Feb 12, 2012
I have to admit that this World Series offers a bit of optimism for those fans who realize the talent disparity between the American and National Leagues. If you were to take an overall view of the talent level, the… Full Story »
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Under Dan Duquette, the Orioles will search far and wide for talent
Baltimore Sun Orioles News &bull Feb 11, 2012
Team putting a strong emphasis on international scouting - and not just in the usual countries Fred Ferreira learned back in the mid-80s to never leave any corner of the baseball world unscouted. Talent is everywhere, and when Ferreira was… Full Story »
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Dodgers' Tommy Lasorda one of Latino Baseball Hall of Fame's 'Immortales'
LA Daily News Dodgers News &bull Feb 11, 2012Dodgers' Tommy Lasorda one of Latino Baseball Hall of Fame's 'Immortales' Legendary L.A. Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda poses with his statue at the Latino Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at the Paseo de los Inmortales in… Full Story »
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Rangers, Mike Napoli Avoid Arbitration
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Feb 11, 2012
The Rangers have avoided arbitration with Mike Napoli, agreeing to a one-year, $9.4MM contract for 2012, MLBTR has learned. Agent Brian Grieper of Paragon Sports International represents Napoli. Napoli had filed for $11.5MM, while the Rangers countered with $8.3MM, as… Full Story »
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More scary news on TV front for Reds
Cincinnati.com Reds News &bull Feb 11, 2012
USA Today ran a story Friday on how the influx of money from local cable television deals is changing baseball. The Angels were able to afford Albert Pujols largely because their new deal with Fox Sports West will reportedly pay… Full Story »
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Red Sox Sign Sean White
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Feb 11, 2012
The Red Sox signed right-hander Sean White to a minor league deal, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America. White, 30, has 105 career major league games with the Mariners to his credit and has a 4.16 ERA with 4.0… Full Story »
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Oklahoma native will serve as assistant athletic trainer of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2012 season
NewsOK.com MLB News &bull Feb 11, 2012
BY BRYAN PAINTER bpainter@opubco.com Former Oklahoma City 89ers and RedHawks trainer Greg Harrel reflects on his experiences as a pro baseball trainer as he readies for the upcoming season. Read more on NewsOK.com Full Story »
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Homecoming King: Jim Thome
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Feb 11, 2012IT'S A JANUARY morning and Jim Thome is back in the Phillies' clubhouse, acting just like you think Jim Thome would act - like the genial everyman he's been throughout his career. He looks you in the eye and gives… Full Story »
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Avila: Pitching key to Tigers' success this year
Detroit Free Press Tigers News &bull Feb 11, 2012
On ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" on Friday, catcher Alex Avila discussed what he thinks needs to happen often this year for the Tigers to meet expectations: consistent play in the field, at the plate and, especially, on the mound. Full Story »
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O's apologize to S. Korean baseball organizations
NewsOK.com MLB News &bull Feb 11, 2012
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Orioles have apologized to two South Korean baseball organizations upset with the club over its contract with a local high school pitcher. The Korea Baseball Association said Friday that the Orioles violated local rules that… Full Story »
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As usual, Cleveland avoids arbitration
Seattle Times Mariners News &bull Feb 11, 2012
Arbitration season for Cleveland ended Friday like each of the past 21, without the participation of the Indians. The team signed shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to a one-year contract worth $4.55 million. The team signed shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to a one-year… Full Story »
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O's issue apologies to S. Korean organizations
ESPN MLB News &bull Feb 11, 2012
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles have apologized to two South Korean baseball organizations upset with the club over its contract with a local high school pitcher. The Korea Baseball Association said Friday that the Orioles violated local rules that bar… Full Story »
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Mariners start Spring Training this weekend - what you need to know
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Mariners News &bull Feb 10, 2012
The Associated Press reports: "Right around the first of the year, Eric Wedge placed a call to a select number of Seattle Mariners telling them to get to the Pacific Northwest in the dead of winter. Wedge wanted to see… Full Story »
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Stark: Crawford has the most to prove
Jayson Stark on MLB on ESPN &bull Feb 10, 2012
In the Baseball Tonight video above, ESPN's Jayson Stark says that out of all the underperformers in the major leagues last season, Carl Crawford of t... Full Story »
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