Bobby Abreu

Damon refuses to take paycut

Johnny Damon's preference is to remain with the Yankees, and while he has made that wish well-known, sources close to the veteran say he isn't about to give the Bombers a big discount to stay in pinstripes. A source close to...

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Scioscia joins Torii with hardware

Halos skipper recognized as top manager for second time ANAHEIM -- Mike Scioscia's big moment came on Wednesday with the announcement of the Baseball Writers' Association of America's American League Manager of the Year, but...

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Yanks' duo takes on Mauer for AL MVP

Twins' Gold Glove catcher this year's favorite for honor The 2009 American League Most Valuable Player Award will be announced Monday, and the decision is the result of a familiar philosophical debate. Should the hardware be...

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Selig admits some teams lost money last season

The MLB commissioner declined to identify the teams Selig said there was no discussion of increasing the use of video review by umps Bud Selig said baseball is not immune to this difficult economic environment. Some teams lost...

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The Top 50 free agents of '09

There is no hitter on this winter's free agent market who is as good as Mark Teixeira. Still, there is a clear top tier that includes John Lackey, Matt Holliday and Jason Bay. None of those three will earn deals equal to...

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Byrd's future home up in air

Outfielder wants to return to Texas, but talks not productive ARLINGTON -- Outfielder Marlon Byrd is truly a free agent. Byrd hit .283 with 66 runs scored, 20 homers and 89 RBIs for the Rangers while playing what manager Ron...

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Bill Simmons: Bringing the ???

I’m not even going to search the ‘nets for a token picture of Simmons to place here. I’m just going to go in. Like a rapper. Can I get a rap monologue? Yo Young Jeezy, hit me with a rapologue!!! Yo dog what up this Young Jeezy...

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Let's go shopping: Free-agent market open

Teams can now negotiate with any available player Attention, Major League shoppers. Take, for example, the statements of Angels general manager Tony Reagins on Thursday when asked what he expected to see once those Friday...

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Phils will feel out free agency, then move

By SCOTT LAUBER • For the Courier-Post • November 20, 2009 At 12:01 a.m. today, baseball's shopping season began. The Phillies have $106.75 million committed to 12 players (Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Brad Lidge, Raul Ibanez,...

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Angels focused on own free agents

Lackey, Figgins, Guerrero among priorities for Halos ANAHEIM -- With six players eligible for bids when free agency's doors swing open at 9:01 p.m. PT on Thursday night, the Angels have much to resolve before forging on with...

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