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MLB: Yankees Ink Randy Winn

In an interesting turn of events the Yankees opted to sign Randy Winn to a one-year $2 million deal to compete for one of the corner outfield positions effectively ending any slim chance Johnny Damon had to return to the team.

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MLB: Ben Sheets Signs With Oakland

After weeks of speculation on which team he would pitch for next season Ben Sheets came to terms with the Oakland A's on a one year contract worth $10 million for the 2010 season. The move is a bit of a calculated risk for the A's as Sheets sat out all of last season after having surgery to repair a torn tendon in his pitching elbow.

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MLB: The Yanks Officially Out on Damon

It would appear as though Johnny Damon's days in New York are officially over as Brian Cashman said Tuesday, "His abilities exceed my physical ability to keep my finances afloat." It would also appear that the Yankees are holding steady to the Steinbrenner's pledge to cut this year's payroll.

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MLB: Angels Ink Joel Pineiro

After watching guys like John Lackey, Chone Figgins, and Vladimir Guerrero sign with other teams the Los Angeles Angels made their first major acquisition this off season signing free agent hurler Joel Pineiro to a reported 2-year, $16 million deal Wednesday.

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MLB: Matt Holliday Stays With St. Louis

The Matt Holliday saga came to an end Tuesday the All Star left fielder agreeing to a 7-year deal reportedly worth $120 million. The Cardinals need Holliday in the lineup to protect Albert Pujols and show him that they are dedicated to building winning franchise as they prepare to attempt to re-sign him to a long term contract.

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MLB: Adrian Beltre Lands in Boston

The Boston Red Sox agreed to a guaranteed deal with an option for a second year with free agent third baseman Adrian Beltre Monday. The Sox had been long rumored to be looking for a defensive upgrade at the hot corner but when the deal to send Mike Lowell to Texas fell through there was speculation as to whether Boston would go out and sign another third bagger.

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MLB: Marlon Byrd Signs With the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs completed their first major free agent acquisition of the off season signing former Texas Rangers outfielder Marlon Byrd to a three year deal reportedly worth $15 million. It is expected that Byrd will man center field for the Cubs next season while Kosuke Fukudome is expected to move back to right field.

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MLB: Jason Bay Signs With the Mets

The "Baywatch" saga has come to an end in New York as Jason Bay has agree to a guaranteed four year contract worth a reported $66 million that has a vesting option for a fifth year.

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MLB: Mark DeRosa Signs with San Francisco

Free agent infielder Mark DeRosa has reportedly come to terms with the San Francisco Giants on a two year deal worth $12 million. The deal marks the first significant move by the Giants to improve its lineup.

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MLB: Yankees Deal for Javier Vazquez

The New York Yankees have acquired Javier Vazquez and Boone Logan from the Braves for Melky Cabrera, Mike Dunn, and $500,000 in cash. It is an interesting deal for the Yankees, to say the least, and I am kind of torn on whether it is a good move for them or not.

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MLB: What Now for Johnny Damon?

Now that Johnny Damon's days in the Bronx appear to be over the question is where will Damon play next year? There is already some speculation as to where Damon may end up this winter.

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MLB: Mets the Only Team Bidding on Jason Bay?

At one time it was believed that the Red Sox, Angels, Mariners, Mets, and potentially the Cardinals all had an interest in free agent left fielder Jason Bay. Now it appears the number of teams seriously pursuing Bay is down to just the Mets.

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MLB: Are the Cards the Only Team Negotiating With Matt Holliday?

Matt Holliday is widely considered the top available free agent this winter yet we have heard very little about teams negotiating with Holliday's agent Scott Boras. Is it because of Boras' outlandish claims that Holliday deserves a contract on par with what Mark Teixeira got from the Yankees last year, or, is it because the big market teams like the Yankees and Red Sox are not in the market for a player of Holliday's ilk this winter?

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MLB: Boston Sours on Adrian Beltre

ESPN reports that Boston is no longer interested in Adrian Beltre after learning the third baseman is reportedly looking for a five year deal worth between $13 and $15 million annually.

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MLB: Johnny Damon Sets Asking Price

It is becoming increasingly apparent that Johnny Damon will not be a member of the New York Yankees next season. It is being reported that Damon is looking for a salary comparable to the $13 million he received this past season from the Yankees.

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