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New showcase for top Dominican and Venezuelan prospects brings structure and order to scouting

OldTimeMet — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:38:58 +0000

The inaugural event for 15- and 16-year-olds could curb age and name falsifications while protecting players from unscrupulous agents.

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Could Patriots Success Bode Well for Red Sox: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

OldTimeMet — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:42:12 +0000

During a winter season where Red Sox fans have sat held by the seat of their pants, waiting for management to make a splash that never came, it is easily understandable why those same fans are turning their attention toward the fortunes of the Patriots when they take the field…

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The Best New York Mets Tweets of 2012: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

OldTimeMet — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:39:27 +0000

According to a Yahoo! Sports report, former New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes had his dreadlocks trimmed during a nationally televised haircut Feb. 3 on the MLB Network. He left the Mets in December for a $106 million, six-year contract with the Miami Marlins.

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Marlins’ Jose Reyes has televised haircut

OldTimeMet — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:39:45 +0000

Along with a new uniform, Jose Reyes has a new, close-cropped look. The All-Star shortstop had his dreadlocks trimmed during a nationally televised haircut Friday on the MLB Network. “A little bit lighter. It’s going to take me a couple of days to get used to it,” Reyes said. He left the New York Mets in December for a $106 million, six-year contract with the Miami Marlins.

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MLB roundup: Edwin Jackson signs with Nationals

OldTimeMet — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:40:35 +0000

Free agent pitcher Edwin Jackson joined his eighth organization on Thursday when he agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals. Terms of Jackson’s deal weren’t disclosed. Jackson, 28, is 60-60 with a 4.46 ERA in 10 seasons with Tampa Bay, the Dodgers, the White…

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Dodgers’ bidders invited to meetings in LA (PA SportsTicker)

OldTimeMet — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:39:07 +0000

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

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Jays sign pitcher Cordero to one-year deal

OldTimeMet — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:38:50 +0000

TORONTO – Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos put the finishing touches on his bullpen makeover Wednesday by signing veteran right-hander Francisco Cordero to a US$4.5-million, one-year contract.

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Francisco Cordero, Toronto finalize $4.5M contract (PA SportsTicker)

OldTimeMet — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:38:57 +0000

Reliever Francisco Cordero and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract Wednesday.

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Braves CEO enjoys watching his competitors spend big money on free agents

OldTimeMet — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:41:09 +0000

Had the Washington Nationals been able to land Prince Fielder, one of the loudest cheers might have come from Atlanta. Such a signing would have put the Braves in a battle with the New York Mets for the lowest payroll … Continue reading →

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Giants will go as far as Buster Posey carries them

OldTimeMet — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:41:33 +0000

San Francisco can reclaim the NL West after a torturous season in which everything went wrong.

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