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4 hrs ago | Truro Daily News

Blue Jays turn page on Ricciardi years as Anthopoulos sets team on new path

The easiest thing for new Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos to do this winter would have been to open up the chequebook of team owner Rogers Communications Inc., and try to spend his way into the playoffs.

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Related Topix: Sports, American League, Major League Baseball, American League East, Toronto Blue Jays, Roy Halladay, Jason Bay, Boston Red Sox

8 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steroids crisis in baseball tops Woods' scandal

Alex Rodriguez joined the list of cheaters this year, and Manny Ramirez and David "Big Papi" Ortiz are forever tainted now, too.

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Related Topix: Sports, Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Jimmie Johnson, Racing, More Sports, Roger Federer, Tennis, Tennis Players, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball

13 hrs ago | KAUZ-TV Wichita Falls

Team of the Decade

The Yankees won the most games, the most division titles and the most American League pennants.

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Related Topix: Sports, American League, Major League Baseball, American League East, New York Yankees, Alex Rodriguez, Andy Pettitte

17 hrs ago | Bleacher Report

Kelvim Escobar Inks One-Year Deal With the New York Mets

Various news outlets are reporting tonight that the New York Mets have signed Kelvim Escobar to a one-year Major League contract.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Kelvim Escobar, Los Angeles Angels, Francisco Rodriguez

22 hrs ago | Major League Baseball

Bucs eye Gregg, Dotel for closer's role

As the Pirates seem to be moving beyond the brief Matt Capps era, they are taking a look at some veteran ex-closers to fill their ninth-inning vacuum.

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Related Topix: Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates, Major League Baseball, Matt Capps, Kevin Gregg, Chicago Cubs

Yesterday | BTF's Baseball Primer

Rosenthal: Uribe close to deal with Giants

The man never stops working! Free-agent infielder Juan Uribe is close to returning to the Giants on a one-year contract with a club option for 2011, according to a major-league source.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Francisco Giants, Juan Uribe, Dan Uggla

Thu Dec 24, 2009

TMZ.com

MLB Pitcher Sues His Catcher

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Chan Ho Park is suing the man who caught his balls -- claiming his former catcher stiffed him on a $460,000 loan.

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Related Topix: Sports, Chan Ho Park, Major League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies

Thestate.com

Oakland A's nearing 1-year deal with Duchscherer

Right-hander Justin Duchscherer has reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract that would keep him with the Oakland Athletics, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Sports, American League West, American League, Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Justin Duchscherer, Brett Anderson, Trevor Cahill

PennLive.com

Pirates sign left-handed reliever Jack Taschner to minor league deal

Left-handed reliever Jack Taschner has signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will be invited to spring training.

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Related Topix: Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates, Major League Baseball, Nick Johnson, Jack Taschner, NFL Football, Pittsburgh Steelers, Matt Capps

NY Daily News

Sox may be set for a run at Bay

The Boston Red Sox may be back in the Jason Bay sweepstakes, which is sure to get the attention of the New York Mets.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Jason Bay, New York Mets

The Globe and Mail

Jason Bay wins Tip O'Neill Award

Boston Red Sox Jason Bay hits a two-run home run against Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts September 17, 2009.

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Related Topix: Sports, Jason Bay, Major League Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Justin Morneau

Wed Dec 23, 2009

Prince Albert Daily Herald

Ongoing steroids issue in baseball beats Woods' scandal for AP Story of the Year

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez fouls the ball of his leg during the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, Philadelphia Phillies, Racing, NASCAR, Tiger Woods, Golf, Golfers, Alex Rodriguez

WDAF

Royals Sign OF Brian Anderson to 1-Year Deal

Outfielder Brian Anderson and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $700,000, one-year contract.

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Related Topix: Sports, Brian Anderson, Major League Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Mark Kotsay

CW33 Dallas KDAF-TV

Person with knowledge of negotiations: Braves reach preliminary agreement with Troy Glaus

In this Oct. 1, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Troy Glaus hits a double off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Carlos Fisher to drive in a run during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Troy Glaus, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds

Journal News

Mets close to signing knuckleballer

The Mets are nearing agreement on a minor-league contract with knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, a person familiar with the negotiations said.

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Related Topix: Sports, R.A. Dickey, Toronto Blue Jays, Major League Baseball, Roy Halladay, Washington Nationals, Jason Marquis, John Lannan

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Capps set to choose between Cubs, Nationals

Former Pirates pitcher Matt Capps is expected to sign with the Cubs or Nationals.

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Related Topix: Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates, Major League Baseball, Matt Capps, Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals

ESPN

Sources: Angels, Phillies talking to RHP Rodney

The Los Angeles Angels are in serious discussions with free-agent reliever Fernando Rodney , according to a source familiar with the negotiations.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Fernando Rodney, Detroit Tigers, Brian Fuentes

Tue Dec 22, 2009

CBS SportsLine

Atkins, Orioles finalize $4.5 million, 1-year deal

Third baseman Garrett Atkins and the Baltimore Orioles finalized their $4.5 million, one-year contract Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baltimore Orioles, Major League Baseball, Garrett Atkins, Colorado Rockies, Ian Stewart

Seattle Times

Mariners agree to trade Brandon Morrow to Toronto

The Mariners reached an agreement to trade pitcher Brandon Morrow to the Toronto Blue Jays for reliever Brandon League and an unnamed minor leaguer.

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Related Topix: Sports, Seattle Mariners, Major League Baseball, Brandon Morrow, Toronto Blue Jays, Brandon League

CBC

Yankees, Braves swap Javy Vazquez, Melky Cabrera: report

Sources tell the Associated Press that the Atlanta Braves have sent starter Javier Vazquez, pictured, back to the New York Yankees, where he spent the 2004 season compiling a 14-10 record.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Melky Cabrera, Javier Vazquez

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