New York Yankees: Granderson, Cano, CC, Tex,
Houdini All On MVP List

post from Lady Loves Pinstripes on 21 November 2011 11:38:09 PM. © Lady Loves Pinstripes

Much to my dismay (click HERE to read why) , I obviously still extend my sincerest of CONGRATULATIONS to Detroit Tiger ace, and recent CY Young receipt Justin Verlander for being named the 2011 Most-Valuable-Player. There was no question that Verlander[...]

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Rangers sign Nathan, Feliz to rotation (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 21 November 2011 09:05:41 PM. © MLB News Blog

Joe Nathan and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a two-year contract with a club option for 2014, a move that means closer Neftali Feliz will shift to the starting rotation. The two-time defending AL champions announced the moves on Monday. Nathan, who turns 37 on Tuesday, missed the 2010 season following Tommy John surgery [...]

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Stanton among Marlins to visit US troops (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 21 November 2011 08:49:29 PM. © MLB News Blog

Slugger Mike Stanton will be part of a Miami Marlins tour visiting U.S. troops in Japan, Guam and Hawaii from Dec. 1 to 15. The tour organized by Armed Forces Entertainment will mark the Marlins’ fourth visit to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas. In 2010 the Marlins became the first major league team to take [...]

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Red Sox interview Valentine for manager (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 21 November 2011 07:07:25 PM. © MLB News Blog

Bobby Valentine has interviewed to become manager of the Boston Red Sox, the sixth person to be brought in for a talk with general manager Ben Cherington. Valentine, who’s working as an analyst for ESPN, met with the Red Sox brain trust this month and talked with reporters Monday at Fenway Park. Valentine managed in [...]

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Here are the three free agents I would sign if I
were running the Pittsburgh Pirates

post from Pittsburgh Pirates MLB News - Pirates Baseball Blog on 21 November 2011 05:12:38 PM. © Pittsburgh Pirates MLB News - Pirates Baseball Blog

The Pittsburgh Pirates have limited funds to work with and they have already signed catcher Rod Barajas and shortstop Clint Barmes for the starting lineup. They still have a big hole at 1B and here are the three guys I think they should sign:1. Carlos Pena - The Pirates are trying to re-sign Derrek [...]

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The Pittsburgh Pirates sign shortstop Clint
Barmes

post from Pittsburgh Pirates MLB News - Pirates Baseball Blog on 21 November 2011 05:07:37 PM. © Pittsburgh Pirates MLB News - Pirates Baseball Blog

The Pirates have signed 32-year old righty swinging shortstop Clint Barmes to a 2-year, $10.5 million dollar deal. Barmes played in 123 games for the Astros last year and he was 109 for 446 (.244 avg, .698 OPS) with 47 runs scored, 12 homers, 39 RBIs and 3 stolen bases. He has now [...]

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Justin Verlander: Your 2011 AL MVP!!!!

post from 30-Year Old Cardboard on 21 November 2011 04:44:22 PM. © 30-Year Old Cardboard

DETROIT — Justin Verlander’s case for winning the American League MVP is closed. His trophy case, on the other hand, had better be open, because he’s going to need room. With a no-hitter, an AL pitching Triple Crown and a … Continue reading →

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Mediator picked for Dodgers-Fox dispute (AP)

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A Delaware bankruptcy judge has appointed a mediator to try to resolve a dispute between Fox Sports and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the ball club’s plan to sell media rights to future games. The judge entered an order Monday appointing the mediator shortly after the judge canceled a hearing that had been set for [...]

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Darvish to Come To The States It's 50-50

Yu Darvish's father, Farsa Darvish, spoke about his son's future this weekend and Yu's move to the states might not be as likely as once thought:

?Yu and I are talking about having a family meeting once the Nippon Series is over.?

?At this point it?s about 50-50.?

Jeff Passan has more on the topic. Sources are saying that Darvish wants to change baseball.... in Japan. Darvish also apparently has a problem with the posting system.

(Hat-tip to LoHud)

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Cashman Shoots Downs Jurrjens Talk

From Wallace Matthews:

First was GM Brian Cashman texting me, "Don't waste your breath,'' when I asked about the deal, and then came another source, who insisted upon anonymity, and said, "Number one, we're not trading Nunez, and number two, there's concerns that Jurrjens has a serious knee injury.''

I honestly don't understand why Cashman is so determined to hold on to Nunez (remember the Cliff Lee deal?) but obviously you can't trade for damaged goods.

So today we've heard rumors that the Yankees don't want Jurrjens and Darvish may not be coming to the states. To me, that makes CJ Wilson the main target--at least if any of the above is true.

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