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Red Sox Want Burnett, Lowe Equals Zito
Red Sox are interested in AJ Burnett. Length of contract sought by Burnett will determine the extent of Boston ’s interest. Rosenthal is also reporting that agent Scott Boras will seek “a Barry Zito type contract” for his client Derek Lowe, seven years, $126 million
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Cubs Close To Re-Signing Dempster
According to Ken Rosenthal , the Cubs are close to re-signing Ryan Dempster to a four-year contract.  Depending on their ownership situation, the Cubs may still pursue Jake Peavy or Randy Johns on.  They could also be in the mix for Rafael ...

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 Varitek has good reasons for steep decline
Varitek has good reasons for steep decline
Jason Varitek's decline in Boston has the Red Sox pondering whether to re-sign him. Ken Rosenthal details what's gone wrong.
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Rosenthal's Latest: Peavy, Teixeira, Burnett
Ken Rosenthal's got an interesting new column up . Now that talks with the Braves have ended for the time being , Padres GM Kevin Towers is talking with the Yankees about Jake Peavy . The Yankees have had "numerous discussions" with the Padres, ...
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 Saturday's Rumors
Saturday's Rumors
Here are some rumors from around the league relating to the Yankees and/or players the Yankees are interested in. - Ken Rosenthal is reporting this morning that during the general managers' meetings Cashman and Padres' GM Kevin Towers discussed a potential Peavy to Yankees deal. "Right now, I ...
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 Braves Out of Peavy Sweepstakes?
Braves Out of Peavy Sweepstakes?
According to Ken Rosenthal they are: The Atlanta Braves are out of the Jake Peavy sweepstakes. "We have moved on," Braves general manager Frank Wren told FOXSports.com on Friday. "We had our last discussion with San Diego yesterday and let them know that if the final names we were discussing ...
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FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Sources: Pads, Yanks had 'numerous' Peavy talks
"Right now, I need to stay focused with National League clubs," Towers told Cashman. "If I'm not able to get close with any of them, I'll circle back to you." Well, Towers is officially circling, and the Yankees remain interested in Peavy, despite ...
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FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Sources: Pads, Yanks had 'numerous' Peavy talks
"Right now, I need to stay focused with National League clubs," Towers told Cashman. "If I'm not able to get close with any of them, I'll circle back to you." Well, Towers is officially circling, and the Yankees remain interested in Peavy, despite ...
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FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Sources: Pads, Yanks had 'numerous' Peavy talks
"Right now, I need to stay focused with National League clubs," Towers told Cashman. "If I'm not able to get close with any of them, I'll circle back to you." Well, Towers is officially circling, and the Yankees remain interested in Peavy, despite ...
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Cubs Acquire Kevin Gregg
According to Ken Rosenthal , the Cubs acquired Kevin Gregg from the Marlins today.  Surprising move; more as it comes in.
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 ChiSox GM is up to something ... but what?
ChiSox GM is up to something ... but what?
ChiSox GM Kenny Williams just dealt Nick Swisher in a move that has Ken Rosenthal thinking something big is coming in Chi-Town.
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Rosenthal: With 300th win near, Johnson files for free agency
Much like turgidious U.S. Army Colonel Robert Neville not being the “last of his kind”...another 300-game winner shall arise. First, Trevor Hoffman. Now, Randy Johnson. Future Hall of Fame pitchers are bolting their teams at an alarming rate ...
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Yanks acquire Swisher
In a rather strange move, it's being reported that the Yankees have acquired OF Nick Swisher in exchange for Jeff Marquez -- Ken Rosenthal adds that the Yanks also will get a Double-A pitcher in Kanekoa Texeira and Wilson Betemit...
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News: Kevin Gregg traded to Cubs
The Marlins have traded RHP Kevin Gregg to the Cubs, according to Ken Rosenthal at FoxSports.com . The Marlins will recieve RHP Jose Ceda from Chicago, adds Clark Spencer at his blog for the Miami Herald . This morning, at MLB.com, ...
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FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Cubs land Gregg in deal with Marlins
Gregg, 30, closed for the Marlins for most of last season, but the Cubs likely would use him as a bridge to Carlos Marmol if Wood departed as a free agent. Marmol would take over as the closer, with the Cubs likely using a number of relievers — ...
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Astros Make Offer To Wolf
According to Brian McTaggart of the Houston Chronicle , the Astros made an offer to free agent lefty Randy Wolf .  They're hoping to get him signed before he hits the open market Friday. Wolf, 32, tossed 190.1 innings of 4.30 ball for the ...
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 FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Brewers' veterans could be dealt for pitching help
FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Brewers' veterans could be dealt for pitching help
In other words, the Brewers are not going to move center fielder Mike Cameron to the Yankees for a package headed by outfielder Melky Cabrera — at least not yet. Melvin said he first needs to get a feel for his pitching and whether trading Cameron ...
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 FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Brewers' veterans could be dealt for pitching help
FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Brewers' veterans could be dealt for pitching help
In other words, the Brewers are not going to move center fielder Mike Cameron to the Yankees for a package headed by outfielder Melky Cabrera — at least not yet. Melvin said he first needs to get a feel for his pitching and whether trading Cameron ...
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 FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Brewers' veterans could be dealt for pitching help
FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Brewers' veterans could be dealt for pitching help
In other words, the Brewers are not going to move center fielder Mike Cameron to the Yankees for a package headed by outfielder Melky Cabrera — at least not yet. Melvin said he first needs to get a feel for his pitching and whether trading Cameron ...
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 FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Big Unit's days with D-backs could be numbered
FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Big Unit's days with D-backs could be numbered
Randy Johnson, five victories short of 300, could be in his final days with the Diamondbacks. Johnson, 45, has yet to file for free agency and will not file until he has exhausted his possibilities with the D-backs, according to one of his agents, ...
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 Sources: A's close to deal for Rockies star Holliday
Sources: A's close to deal for Rockies star Holliday
The A's are close to acquiring left fielder Matt Holliday from the Rockies, according to major-league sources. The players the Rockies will receive have not been decided, and the deal likely will not be finalized for approximately 48 hours, sources said.
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Matt Holliday Rumors: Saturday
According to Ken Rosenthal , the Cardinals' offer for Matt Holliday includes Ryan Ludwick , Skip Schumaker and Mitchell Boggs . Rosenthal thinks the Cardinals would try to sign Holliday to an extension if traded to St. Louis. Rosenthal also weighs ...
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 Will the Tigers Go High-Tek?
Will the Tigers Go High-Tek?
In the latest episode of The Detroit Tigers Podcast , Ian and I discuss the possibility and plausibility of the Tigers signing Jason Varitek as a free agent this off season. According to Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal , we might be on to ...
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Value of Holliday, Atkins questioned
Matt Holliday's Coors Field stats might not apply in St. Louis, which is why the Cards should be trade-skeptical, Ken Rosenthal says.
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FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Sources: Cubs after Peavy, still eyeing Dempster
The team is trying to make it happen. The Cubs have emerged as a front-runner in the Peavy sweepstakes, perhaps even ahead of the Braves, according to major-league sources. The club also is willing to give Dempster a four-year contract, sources say, ...
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FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Sources: Cubs pursuing RHPs Peavy, Dempster
The team is trying to make it happen. The Cubs have emerged as a front-runner in the Peavy sweepstakes, perhaps even ahead of the Braves, according to major-league sources. The club also is willing to give Dempster a four-year contract, sources say, ...
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Cubs Front-Runner for Jake Peavy?
According to a report on Wednesday night from Ken Rosenthal , the Chicago Cubs " have emerged as the front-runner in the Peavy sweepstakes , perhaps ahead of the Braves, according to major-league sources. " Rosenthal reported earlier on Wednesday ...
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FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Sources: Cubs after Peavy, still eyeing Dempster
The team is trying to make it happen. The Cubs have emerged as a front-runner in the Peavy sweepstakes, perhaps even ahead of the Braves, according to major-league sources. The club also is willing to give Dempster a four-year contract, sources say, ...
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Rosenthal's Latest: Tex, Furcal, Johnson, Lofton
Here's a look at the latest from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports . If they are to sign Mark Teixeira , the Angels would like to do it quickly.  However, it's Scott Boras' custom to let the market develop until late December or so.  It's ...
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FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Angels will avoid long negotiations for Teixeira
Another tall tale from Kenny? At the 2006 winter meetings, White Sox G.M. Ken Williams told me that he probably would not trade a starting pitcher before spring training. He sent Freddy Garcia to the Phillies that night. Needless to say, I'm skeptical ...
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Angels will avoid long negotiations for Teixeira
The Angels want Mark Teixeira back, but Ken Rosenthal says they'll pass on re-signing the first baseman if negotiations drag on.
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 Mets want Beimel
Mets want Beimel
Add another name to the long list of players the Mets "want."
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Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder
The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.
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Rosenthal wrong voice for change in baseball calendar
It is pretty obvious baseball needs to do something about the length of its season. I find it ridiculous, though, that FOX columnist and TV reporter Ken Rosenthal is trying to lead the cause for change. Rosenthal's employer is the biggest part of the problem.
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 Baseball needs to work on its calendar
Baseball needs to work on its calendar
The above scene might look cute to you, but Ken Rosenthal says the fiasco that is baseball's calendar could get even worse.
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Just Say "No" to Varitek
Between Lynn Henning suggesting him Tuesday morning and Ken Rosenthal reporting this morning that Scott Boras is trying to sell him to the Tigers, I wanted to look at Jason Varitek and why this would be a bad deal for the Tigers. First and foremost, ...