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Cubs still in hunt for Jackson
More than anything else, a lack of starting pitching led to the Cubs' 101-loss season. That's why President Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer continue working to build some depth. After a near-miss on Anibal Sanchez last week, they hope to...
Tags: Scott Baker, Carlos Villanueva, Sports, Baseball, Washington Nationals
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Sox and Royals know rotations rule
Rick Hahn and Dayton Moore know one of the biggest realities of baseball and wasted no time acting upon it. If you're going to go to the playoffs, you better have a strong starting rotation. Last year, eight of the 10 postseason teams were in the...
Tags: Rafael Soriano, Joel Zumaya, Minnesota Twins, American League, Arbitration
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Commissioner in bad spot regarding Marlins shameful salary dump
The best pitch in baseball? It's probably the fastball, although a good changeup is a close second. As Commissioner Bud Selig heads toward retirement, with a legacy for creating labor peace and growing a game that had stagnated badly under his...
Tags: New York Yankees, Heath Bell, Bud Selig, Sports, Baseball
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Dodgers flaunt status as game's new spending king
While Hyun-jin Ryu is not yet a big name in North America, losing him was a bigger blow for the Cubs than you probably think. President Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer wanted the rights to the 25-year-old South Korean left-hander because they...
Tags: Paul Maholm, Chase Headley, Rafael Palmeiro, Rafael Soriano, Hiroki Kuroda
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Timeline: Major moments in the history of the Miami Marlins
Nov. 11, 2011: Florida Marlins become the Miami Marlins. Dec. 5, 2011: Closer Heath Bell is signed as a free agent for three years, $27 million. Dec. 7, 2011: Shortstop Jose Reyes signed as a free agent for six years, $106 million. Dec. 8, 2011: Left-...
Tags: Omar Infante, Gaby Sanchez, Heath Bell, Randy Choate, Sports
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Whispers: Weiss brings winning attitude to Rockies
The Rockies are excited that new manager Walt Weiss understands baseball played at altitude but local knowledge is hardly his only qualification. He knows winning baseball, playing on postseason teams in eight of his 13 full seasons in the big leagues....
Tags: Milwaukee Brewers, World Baseball Classic, Justin Upton, MLB Network (tv network), Matt Kemp
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Outfield, starting pitching key areas for Cubs
Like any 101-loss team, the Cubs have a few holes to fill. And after spending their first year tearing down the building, Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod head to the general managers meetings in Palm Springs, Calif., on Tuesday to lay the...
Tags: Shaun Marcum, Shawn Camp, Cincinnati Reds, Dan Haren, Chris Young (baseball, outfielder)
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Orioles head into free agency in a different position from previous years
The Baltimore SunThe Orioles head into free agency — which starts in earnest Saturday with free agents permitted to negotiate with all 30 teams for the first time this offseason — in a much different situation than this time last year. Executive vice...Tags: Kevin Gausman, Shaun Marcum, Minnesota Twins, American League, Kansas City Royals
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Giants 1 win from 2nd World Series title in 3 years
DETROIT — The Giants are one victory from winning their second World Series in three years. And they have their best pitcher in Matt Cain going for the kill Sunday. Proving they could win on the road, in a foreign American League ballpark and in...
Tags: New York Yankees, Baseball, Sports, Triple Crown, Hunter Pence
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Tigers Shutout in Game Three of the World Series
The Detroit Tigers were shutout in game three of the World Series and now trail 3-0 in the best of seven series. Detroit's heavy hitters - Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder - are a combined 3 for 19 against the Giants this postseason. Detroit hitters...
Tags: Prince Fielder, Baseball, Sports, Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
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Tigers shut out again, on brink of elimination
DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera had his chance with the bases loaded. Instead, he ended up standing alone near third base with his hands on his hips. Another frustrating moment for the Tigers in a World Series filled with them. Detroit's Triple...
Tags: Omar Infante, New York Yankees, Baseball, Sports, Triple Crown
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Another unlikely turn in spotlight for Vogelsong
Baseball can be a game of perseverance colliding with unusual circumstances. Take 35-year-old Ryan Vogelsong, whose 13-year minor league career produced a 45-50 record, whose three-year stint in Japan amounted to an 11-14 mark and whose major league line...
Tags: New York Yankees, Baseball, Sports, Brian Wilson, Detroit Tigers
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