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Mauer, Twins working on extension

Hot rumors and cool talk for Tuesday morning around the Hot Stove: Mauer: A new deal under the tree? Newly minted AL MVP Joe Mauer is one reason next winter's free-agent class is already anticipated as more upscale than the current pool, but the ...

From TOM SINGER, MLB.com,  24 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Miguel Cabrera,  Detroit Tigers,  Joe Mauer,  Bill Smith (baseball),  Curtis Granderson

Mets looking beyond free agent Lackey

Hot rumors and cool talk around Monday morning's Hot Stove: Mets: rummaging beyond Lackey Only one team can sign top pitching free-agent John Lackey, and if they aren't the ones, the Mets' alternate high-return choices include hurlers returning from ...

From TOM SINGER, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Mets,  John Lackey,  Major League Baseball,  Ben Sheets,  Kelvim Escobar

A's ink McPherson to Minor League deal

Dallas McPherson has appeared in just 11 big league games over the past three seasons. (Rob Carr/AP) The A's have signed free-agent third baseman Dallas McPherson to a Minor League agreement that includes an invitation to Spring Training. ESPN.com ...

From TOM SINGER, MLB.com,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Dallas McPherson (baseball),  ESPN,  Eric Chavez,  Baseball America

Arizona native lifts Peoria to AFL title

C.J. Retherford follows through on his two-run home run in the eighth inning. (Bill Mitchell/Four Seam Images) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- White Sox prospect C.J. Retherford is a local product to whom the Arizona Fall League dynasty of Phoenix meant ...

From TOM SINGER, MLB.com,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Bill Mitchell,  Mitch Talbot,  Stephen Strasburg,  Jordan Danks

Mitchell claims sportsmanship honor

Russ Mitchell hit .319 with five homers and 25 RBIs in the AFL. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Russ Mitchell, a longtime Minor Leaguer whose dedication and perseverance paid off in a stellar Arizona Fall League campaign, was ...

From TOM SINGER, MLB.com,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Russ Mitchell,  Cincinnati Reds

Desme wins Arizona Fall League MVP

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. -- Grant Desme, the Oakland outfield prospect who led the Arizona Fall League with 11 homers, has been chosen as the recipient of the league's Joe Black Most Valuable Player Award. Desme began the five-week season on a tear, drilling ...

From TOM SINGER, MLB.com,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Jose Tabata,  National League

Top prospects square off AFL finale

The No. 2 pick in the June Draft, Dustin Ackley will play in the AFL finale. (Michael O'Day/MiLB.com) By the very nature of the Arizona Fall League, team rosters are completely overhauled every year. But team rank apparently is more consistent, and ...

From TOM SINGER, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Major League Baseball,  Stephen Strasburg,  Washington Nationals,  Russ Mitchell,  Jordan Danks

Hot Stove may not percolate right away

Rhetoric is about to give way to real talk. When the clock strikes midnight on the East Coast, free-agent ballplayers will begin striking for gold, and club executives will begin striking needs off their lists. At 12:01 a.m. ET, the period for ...

From TOM SINGER, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Matt Holliday,  Jason Bay,  John Lackey,  C.C. Sabathia,  A.J. Burnett

Market for free agent firemen will be lively

Relief pitching, as usual, will be one of the busiest counters in the free-agent department store. The category isn't nearly as star-driven as it was a year ago, but there are plenty of quality arms available to make for a lively scene. A repeat of ...

From TOM SINGER, MLB.com,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Francisco Rodriguez,  Trevor Hoffman,  Kerry Wood,  Brian Fuentes,  Bob Howry

No holiday for rumors about Holliday

You can be certain that the Matt Holliday rumors aren't going to take a holiday until the power-hitting outfielder actually finds a landing spot. Among the recurring aspects of his free agency have been attempts to identify competitors for his ...

From TOM SINGER, MLB.com,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Matt Holliday,  Tony Reagins,  Los Angeles Times,  General Motors

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