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Major League Baseball spring training coming to Kino Stadium March 18 and 23Tucson CitizenThe game also marks a return to Tucson for the Colorado Rockies, who held their Major League Spring Training in the Old Pueblo from 1993 to 2010. “The Rockies were great friends to Tucson for many years,” said Feder. “I know [...]
ABC News
Rangers aware of Hamilton drinking reportsMLB.comBy TR Sullivan / MLB.com | 02/02/12 10:51 PM EST ARLINGTON — The Rangers acknowledged published reports that outfielder Josh Hamilton was seen earlier this week drinking in a Dallas-area bar, but have otherwise declined to comment.Source: Josh Hamilton has relapseESPNRangers slugger Josh Hamilton reportedly suffers relapseSportingNews.comJosh Hamilton Relapses, [...]
Call to the Pen
Padres agree to one-year deal with OwingsMLB.comBy Corey Brock / MLB.com | 02/02/12 8:36 PM EST SAN DIEGO — In a move to bolster their pitching ranks — and possibly add a bat off the bench — the Padres agreed to a one-year deal with right-handed pitcher Micah Owings on Thursday.MLB Free [...]
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Marlins 'aggresively negotiating' with CespedesMLB.comBy Joe Frisaro / MLB.com | 02/02/12 3:47 PM EST MIAMI — The Marlins continue to have strong interest in outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who could start visiting prospective teams in the next few weeks. Marlins president David Samson said on Thursday that …Report: Marlins Among Teams With Interest In Cuban Outfielder [...]
Cosart eager to crack hometown Astros' rosterMLB.comBy Brian McTaggart / MLB.com | 02/02/12 2:50 PM EST LEAGUE CITY, Texas — Jarred Cosart sits comfortably atop a picnic table in a park in his hometown and smiles repeatedly when he talks about his good fortune of the last six months.Houston Astros' pitching prospect Jarred Cosart all [...]
Bleacher Report
The 7 Biggest MLB Villains of 2012Bleacher ReportBaseball season is slowly drawing upon us, and thank goodness! It's felt like a particularly long winter with no major league baseball, but that's all soon to change. However, with the the final free agents being signed, and the last spring training …
Arenado, Moyer among Rockies' spring inviteesMLB.comBy Thomas Harding / MLB.com | 02/02/12 5:51 PM EST DENVER — Top Rockies prospect Nolan Arenado, a third baseman, right-handed pitching prospect Chad Bettis and highly regarded outfield prospects Tim Wheeler and Kent Matthes highlight the list of …
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Indians have deal in place with KotchmanMLB.comBy Jordan Bastian / MLB.com | 02/02/12 5:50 PM EST On Thursday night, Cleveland reached an agreement on a one-year contract with free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman. MLB.com has learned that the deal is worth $3 million plus incentives and an …Source: Indians, Kotchman agree to dealFOXSports.comFormer Ray Kotchman [...]
With clear mind, Taylor focused on competitionMLB.comBy Jane Lee / MLB.com | 02/02/12 5:12 PM EST OAKLAND — A congested outfield scene has again descended upon Oakland, and normally that would equate to an equally crowded atmosphere in Michael Taylor's mind. But the 26-year-old A's outfield prospect, …
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Nationals agree with Jackson on one-year dealMLB.comBy Bill Ladson / MLB.com | 02/02/12 6:50 PM EST WASHINGTON — The Nationals on Thursday agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Edwin Jackson, pending a physical. Jackson, 28, went a combined 12-9 with a 3.79 ERA last season with the White Sox and …One-year deal has [...]