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Willingham gets 3-year-deal from Twins, likely to replace Cuddyer
CBS Sportsline MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins welcomed Josh Willingham to the team on Thursday, a move that had many bracing for a wave goodbye to Michael Cuddyer. Willingham agreed to a $21 million, three-year contract, giving the Twins a player with strikingly similar offensive numbers… Full Story »
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Willingham, Twins agree to three-year, $21M deal
Sports Illustrated MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
The Twins announced the deal shortly after Willingham passed a physical on Thursday. The 32-year-old should bring some much-needed pop to the middle of the batting order. He hit .246 with a career-high 29 homers and 98 RBIs for the… Full Story »
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Twins sign OF Willingham to 3-year contract
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Reader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions of the writer, not The Sacramento Bee. If you see an objectionable comment, click the "Report Abuse" link below it. We will delete comments containing inappropriate links, obscenities, hate speech, and personal attacks.… Full Story »
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Source: Willingham's Twins deal 3 years, $21M
ESPN MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Veteran outfielder Josh Willingham passed his physical with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, completing his agreement of a three-year, $21 million deal with the club, according to a league source. The addition of Josh Willingham will likely bolster the Twins'… Full Story »
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Report: Yanks put in bid for Yu Darvish
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
The New York Yankees submitted a posting bid for Japanese ace Yu Darvish before Wednesday's 5 p.m. If the bid is accepted by his Japanese team the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, the Yankees will be in position to get exclusive negotiating… Full Story »
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Twins GM: Cuddyer contract talks not finished
ESPN MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan says the team has not ended contract talks with free agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer, amid discussions with his potential replacement, Josh Willingham. Willingham played last season for the Oakland Athletics, hitting a… Full Story »
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Cubs, Dodgers Interested In Coco Crisp
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Cubs and Dodgers have been in discussions with Coco Crisp to play left field, MLBTR has learned. The 32-year-old hasn't played left regularly since 2005 with the Indians. The Cubs' inquiry on Crisp is interesting, since they have left… Full Story »
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Red Sox acquire former Yankees pitcher for bullpen
New York Post Yankees News &bull Dec 14, 2011
BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox reinforced their bullpen Wednesday, acquiring right-hander Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Jed Lowrie and right-hander Kyle Weiland, according to a major-league source. The addition of Melancon likely will be… Full Story »
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BoSox acquire Melancon from Astros
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Dec 14, 2011
Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since August 2005. He appears weekly on MLB on FOX. The Red Sox, reinforcing their bullpen, acquired right-hander Mark Melancon from the Astros on Wednesday in exchange for infielder Jed… Full Story »
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Athletics agree to $3.35M, 1-year deal with Braden
USA Today AL Baseball &bull Dec 14, 2011The Oakland Athletics have agreed to a $3.35 million, one-year contract with left-hander Dallas Braden. Full Story »
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A's Andrew Bailey ready for anything
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Dec 14, 2011
When it comes to where Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey will pitch next season, your guess is as good as,... Full Story »
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Athletics Avoid Arbitration With Dallas Braden
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 13, 2011
The Athletics and Dallas Braden have avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms on a one-year contract, reports MLB.com's Jane Lee (on Twitter). The team confirmed the agreement in a press release. We project his 2012 salary at $3.3MM or so.… Full Story »
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Twins Agree To Sign Josh Willingham
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 13, 2011
Poll: Which Team Will Win The Rights To Darvish? The Twins have agreed to sign Josh Willingham, reports ESPN's Jerry Crasnick (Twitterlinks). The multi-year contract is pending a physical. Willingham is represented by Sosnicke Cobbe Sports, and the deal almost… Full Story »
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Twins Nearing Deal With Josh Willingham
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 13, 2011
Poll: Which Team Will Win The Rights To Darvish? Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com says (on Twitter) that Willingham became an option for the Twins once they had trouble bridging the money gap with Cuddyer. Willingham, a Sosnick Cobbe Sports client,… Full Story »
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Rangers not fishing for Fielder, Darvish
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Dec 13, 2011
Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since August 2005. He appears weekly on MLB on FOX. The Rangers are more focused on trading for a starting pitcher than signing free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder or even pursuing Japanese right-hander Yu… Full Story »
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News briefs: Phillies trade OF Ben Francisco to Blue Jays
CBS Sportsline MLB News &bull Dec 13, 2011
PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Phillies traded outfielder Ben Francisco to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for minor league left-hander Frank Gailey. Francisco spent parts of three seasons with the Phillies, hitting .259 with 17 home runs and 75 RBI in 225 games. He hit a three-run, pinch-hit homer to lead the Phillies past St. Louis in Game 3 of the 2011 NL division series. The Cardinals won the series in… Full Story »
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A's agree to terms with Barton, Rosales, Powell
USA Today MLB News &bull Dec 13, 2011
The Oakland Athletics have agreed to one-year contracts with infielders Daric Barton and Adam Rosales and catcher Landon Powell. Full Story »
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A's reach 1-year deals with Barton, Rosales, Powell; tender contracts to 6 others
Washington Post Nationals News &bull Dec 13, 2011
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Athletics have agreed to one-year contracts with infielders Daric Barton and Adam Rosales and catcher Landon Powell. Also on Monday, the A's tendered contracts to all the unsigned players on their 40-man roster, including six… Full Story »
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24 Hour Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening of New Paramus Super-Sport Club with Mayoral Proclamation
Business Wire Sports News &bull Dec 12, 2011
SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--24 Hour Fitness is excited to celebrate the grand opening of its new club located at 260 East Route 4 in Paramus, N.J. The 24 Hour Fitness Paramus East Super-Sport club opens doors on Wednesday, Dec. 14.… Full Story »
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Blue Jays Focused On Gio Gonzalez
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 12, 2011
The Blue Jays are focused on Athletics lefty Gio Gonzalez, tweets Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Last week, Slusser reported that 12 teams were interested in Gonzalez, and there were indications the A's and Jays might try to… Full Story »
