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| Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports believes the Angels and Red Sox are the two most likely landing spots for prized free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira. |
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| The Yankees recently signed Nick Swisher but GM Brian Cashman said he is yet to rule out any free agents, including Mark Teixeira, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| It has been reported several times that the Nationals have interest in signing free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, according to the Washington Post. Some people around the first baseman say that he is also interested in the Nationals. |
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| Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe predicts the Red Sox to make Mark Teixeira the largest contract offer in the history of the franchise. |
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| Brandon Wood was cut from the Dominican winter-ball club due to poor play, according to the LA Times. |
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| The Yankees talked to Mark Teixeira's agent (Scott Boras) despite trading for Nick Swisher, according to Newsday. |
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| The Orioles have contacted Mark Teixeira's agent (Scott Boras), according to the Baltimore Sun. There was no offer made, but Boras will get back to the Orioles when he is ready to talk specifics. |
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| Francisco Rodriguez is yet to receive an offer from any club because the Angels have not released his medical reports, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| The agent for Francisco Rodriguez, Kinzer, said the rumors of his client being in New York for a physical and impending deal with the Mets were "total B.S.", according to the New York Post. |
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| Free agent closer Francisco Rodriguez has traveled to New York to undergo a physical, which is the final step before signing a contract with the Mets, according to El Universal. |
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| According to the New York Post, some believe that Francisco Rodriguez will have to accept a four-year contract instead of his desired five years, $75 million. |
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| Mark Teixeira could get an offer between 7-10 years for more than $20 million a year, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| The Giants are interested in prized free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira and have talked to his agent, but it is unknown if the club made him an offer, according to the SF Chronicle. Giants' director of player personnel Bobby Evans said, "We're willing to go after the best talent we can."
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| Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports indicated that the Angels could wait a week to 10 days before making Mark Teixeira a "knockout offer" with a deadline. |
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| GM Tony Reagins denies the report that the team has sealed the door on negotiations for Francisco Rodriguez, according to the LA Times. Reagins said, "There are scenarios where we'd consider bringing Frankie back and scenarios that do not include Frankie. Nothing has changed from what we've discussed with him."
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| The Mets are interested in elite reliever Francisco Rodriguez, but are working the market in hope his price tag will drop, according to Newsday. |
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| The Red Sox are set at first base with Kevin Youkilis, but Mark Teixeira could still be an option for the team as David Ortiz said several times that he would like to bat alongside another "30 homer guy" in the lineup, according to MLB.com. |
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| Mark Teixeira is a top target of the Orioles, according to the Baltimore Sun. The Orioles have money to spend and GM Andy MacPhail said he will be "kicking the tires of some top available free agents" over the next few days and weeks. AJ Burnett is also high on MacPhail's list. |
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| Juan Rivera is believed to be among the Phillies' options to replace Pat Burrell in the outfield if he does not return, according to MLBblogs.com. Jerry Hairston Jr. and Rocco Baldelli are also possibilities. |
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| Mark Teixeira is not likely to land with the Yankees after the club acquired outfielder/first baseman Nick Swisher from the White Sox, according to the NY Post. |
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| The Detroit Tigers are interested in signing left-handed reliever Darren Oliver, according to the Detroit Free-Press. |
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| Newsday reports the Angels owner Arte Moreno is ready to move on from the Francisco Rodriguez-era. "I think as a whole, we’re probably turning the page on this one. I think that we as an organization made this decision. And I’m not one of these ‘never, never’ people. I’m saying, I think as a whole, it’s important to turn the page and move forward, and get prepared to do some of the other things we want to do." |
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| Francisco Rodriguez's agent (Paul Kinzer) commented that the Mets would be a good fit for his client, according to the NY Post. |
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| The Angels will reportedly wait to make a bid on Mark Teixeira and won't take action during their exclusive negotiation period, according to the LA Times. |
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| Free agent Juan Rivera would be playing for a top contender if he re-signs with the Angels, but may opt to play elsewhere with the chance of being a regular starter, according to MLB.com. |
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| Jordan Walden was named the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheims' Minor League Organizational Player of the Year, according to MLB.com. Walden led all Angels minor leaguers with a 2.76 ERA and 141 K including an impressive 2.18 ERA in 18 starts in the Midwest League. |
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| If the Angels acquire third baseman Garrett Atkins from the Rockies, Chone Figgins may be moved to left field to replace Garret Anderson. |
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| Francisco Rodriguez will not return to the Angels, according to the Orange County Register. It has been reported that owner Art Moreno has already decided against bringing him back. |
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| Mark Teixeira's agent Scott Boras is reported as saying that his client has too many teams interested for him to negotiate with all of them, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. |
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| Kendry Morales had a home run and a double in the DWL on Friday. He is now 9-for-23 with four home runs this winter. |
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| The Los Angeles Angels will not start negotiations with slugger Vladimir Guerrero on a long-term contract extension, according to the L.A. Times. "I think both sides have to be in a comfortable range as far as what an extension may or may not entail. We're a ways away," said GM Tony Reagins. |
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| Francisco Rodriguez's agent spoke on the radio on Thursday and said that his client might be willing to sign for less than the 5-year, $75 million deal that has been floated out there as his starting point, according to ESPN. "I don't have anything drawn," agent Paul Kinzer said. "The market will take us there." |
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| Torii Hunter was awarded his eighth straight Gold Glove on Thursday, according to MLB.com. Ichiro Suzuki also picked up his eighth straight trophy as well with Grady Sizemore rounding out the outfield with his second award. |
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| Francisco Rodriguez is unlikely to sign with the Tigers, according to the Detroit Free Press. The Tigers don't want to increase payroll, which was around $134 million for 2008. This would take them out of the running for other big name closers like Kerry Wood and Brian Fuentes as well. |
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| A conflict could be brewing between the Angels and Mark Teixeira, according to the . Teixeira's agent, Scott Boras, would like to let the market for Teixeira develop while the Angels would like to get a deal done quickly so they can move on to other priorities. |
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| All-Star closer Francisco Rodriguez has filed for free agency, according to The Sports Network. |
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