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		<title>MLB selling 20-DVD set of World Series films for $2,229 _ including autographs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
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Pricey gift: MLB offers Series film set for $2,229

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession.
A 20-DVD set of World Series films can be bought for $2,299, and it contains authenticated autographs of 12 Hall of Famers, including Yogi Berra, Bob Gibson, Reggie Jackson and Mike .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/20/mlb-selling-20-dvd-set-of-world-series-films-for-2229-_-including-autographs-48367/" title="MLB selling 20-DVD set of World Series films for $2,229 _ including autographs">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Roberto Alomar hoping his 1st time on ballot leads to Hall of Fame election</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:45:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Alomar hoping for election to Hall of Fame

TAMPA, Fla. — Roberto Alomar has career numbers that compare favorably with many of baseball&#8217;s greatest second basemen. The question is how will one memorable lapse impact his bid to make the Hall of Fame.
On the ballot for the first time, the 12-time All-Star&#8217;s resume is impressive. He ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/19/roberto-alomar-hoping-his-1st-time-on-ballot-leads-to-hall-of-fame-election-48004/">Roberto Alomar hoping his 1st time on ballot leads to Hall of Fame election</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Giants ace Tim Lincecum wins second consecutive NL Cy Young in tight vote</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:04:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jay Cohen</dc:creator>
		
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Giants&#8217; Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young

NEW YORK — Talk about a freak — Tim Lincecum needed just 15 wins to bag another NL Cy Young Award.
Yup, throw out those old baseball cards. Wins and losses don&#8217;t mean much anymore when it comes time for voters to pick baseball&#8217;s best pitchers. It&#8217;s all about WHIP, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/19/giants-ace-tim-lincecum-wins-second-consecutive-nl-cy-young-in-tight-vote-47960/" title="Giants ace Tim Lincecum wins second consecutive NL Cy Young in tight vote">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nationals hire Davey Johnson as senior adviser to the GM</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
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Nationals hire Davey Johnson as senior adviser

WASHINGTON — After years of working with national teams, Davey Johnson is returning to the Nationals. The longtime major league manager joined the front office of the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The 66-year-old Johnson will work as a senior adviser to general manager Mike Rizzo.
Johnson has managed and coached ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/18/nationals-hire-davey-johnson-as-senior-adviser-to-the-gm-47636/">Read : Nationals hire Davey Johnson as senior adviser to the GM</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez and pitcher Yu Darvish named MVPs of Japanese baseball</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:55:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Ramirez, Darvish named MVPs of Japanese baseball

TOKYO — Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named MVP of Japan&#8217;s Central League for the second straight year on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honors.
The 35-year-old Ramirez hit .322 in helping the Yomiuri Giants to their first Japan Series championship since 2002. He had 31 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/18/venezuelan-outfielder-alex-ramirez-and-pitcher-yu-darvish-named-mvps-of-japanese-baseball-47513/">Read more : Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez and pitcher Yu Darvish named MVPs of Japanese baseball</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Soft-spoken Royals ace Zack Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award with 16-8 record, MLB-low 2.16 ERA</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:15:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Royals ace Zack Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award
NEW YORK — Zack Greinke fidgeted a bit and spoke softly.
Winning the Cy Young Award brought up a whole lot of unwanted attention.
&#8220;A lot of stuff going on today when I usually just like doing nothing,&#8221; he said. &#8220;But just part of life.&#8221;
The Kansas City ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/18/soft-spoken-royals-ace-zack-greinke-wins-al-cy-young-award-with-16-8-record-mlb-low-216-era-47506/">Soft-spoken Royals ace Zack Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award with 16-8 record, MLB-low 2.16 ERA</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Homecoming: Indians add Sandy Alomar Jr. to coaching staff; was All-Star catcher with club</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Sandy Alomar Jr. hired by Indians
CLEVELAND — Sandy Alomar Jr.&#8217;s baseball career has brought him back home.

The Indians&#8217; popular former All-Star catcher has been hired by new Cleveland manager Manny Acta as the team&#8217;s first-base coach. Alomar had spent the past two seasons as a catching instructor for the New York Mets. He will also ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/17/homecoming-indians-add-sandy-alomar-jr-to-coaching-staff-was-all-star-catcher-with-club-47349/" title="Homecoming: Indians add Sandy Alomar Jr. to coaching staff; was All-Star catcher with club">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ex-Met Wally Backman starting over with Brooklyn farm team, still hopes to manage in majors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Fitzpatrick</dc:creator>
		
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Wally Backman starts over with Brooklyn farm team

NEW YORK — Wally Backman wants another chance to manage in the majors.
The former Mets second baseman, fired after four days with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004, was introduced Tuesday as manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones, New York&#8217;s Class-A farm team in the New York-Penn League.
&#8220;I have to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/17/ex-met-wally-backman-starting-over-with-brooklyn-farm-team-still-hopes-to-manage-in-majors-47343/">Original article on  : Ex-Met Wally Backman starting over with Brooklyn farm team, still hopes to manage in majors</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Zack Greinke of Kansas City Royals wins AL Cy Young Award with 16-8 record, 2.16 ERA</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Zack Greinke of Royals wins AL Cy Young Award
NEW YORK — When the phone rang, Zack Greinke let it go — he didn&#8217;t recognize the number. Only after listening to the voice mail did he call back and find out he&#8217;d won the American League Cy Young Award.
The Kansas City Royals ace easily ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/17/zack-greinke-of-kansas-city-royals-wins-al-cy-young-award-with-16-8-record-216-era-47291/">Read : Zack Greinke of Kansas City Royals wins AL Cy Young Award with 16-8 record, 2.16 ERA</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Some Boston Red Sox tickets to rise up to $5 next season at Fenway Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Some Red Sox tickets to rise up to $5 next season

BOSTON — The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009.
Field level seats will cost $130 for individual games and $125 as part of season tickets bought by Dec. 16, the team said Monday. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/17/some-boston-red-sox-tickets-to-rise-up-to-5-next-season-at-fenway-park-47277/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Some Boston Red Sox tickets to rise up to $5 next season at Fenway Park</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>A&#8217;s closer Andrew Bailey wins AL Rookie of Year; Marlins OF Chris Coghlan takes NL award</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
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A&#8217;s Bailey and Marlins&#8217; Coghlan win Rookie awards
NEW YORK — Andrew Bailey was driving along, talking to his agent on a handsfree cell phone, when another call came in.
Figuring it was probably his mom, the Oakland Athletics closer finished one conversation and clicked over.
Good news, kid: You&#8217;re the Rookie of the Year in the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/17/as-closer-andrew-bailey-wins-al-rookie-of-year-marlins-of-chris-coghlan-takes-nl-award-47188/" title="A&#8217;s closer Andrew Bailey wins AL Rookie of Year; Marlins OF Chris Coghlan takes NL award">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Indians manager Manny Acta fills out 3 staff positions, reunites with bench coach Tim Tolman</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Indians hire Tim Tolman as bench coach
CLEVELAND — New Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta&#8217;s coaching staff is nearly complete.

On Monday, Acta picked Tim Tolman as the bench coach, Steve Smith as third-base coach and Scott Radinsky as bullpen coach.
Tolman spent two seasons as Acta&#8217;s third-base coach with the Washington Nationals. He was in Cleveland&#8217;s organization ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/16/indians-manager-manny-acta-fills-out-3-staff-positions-reunites-with-bench-coach-tim-tolman-47025/" title="Indians manager Manny Acta fills out 3 staff positions, reunites with bench coach Tim Tolman">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Florida OF Coghlan wins close vote for NL Rookie of Year; Oakland closer Bailey takes AL honor</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Fitzpatrick</dc:creator>
		
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Coghlan is NL Rookie of Year, Bailey wins AL award

NEW YORK — Chris Coghlan and Andrew Bailey both agreed to change, then quickly got their chance in the majors. Now each has a rookie reward that will last forever.
Coghlan, the pesky Marlins leadoff hitter, won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/16/florida-of-coghlan-wins-close-vote-for-nl-rookie-of-year-oakland-closer-bailey-takes-al-honor-46999/">Florida OF Coghlan wins close vote for NL Rookie of Year; Oakland closer Bailey takes AL honor</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Shortstop Jack Wilson and Seattle Mariners agree to $10 million, 2-year contract</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:34:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregg Bell</dc:creator>
		
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Wilson &#038; Mariners agree to $10 million, 2-yr deal

SEATTLE — After shortstop Jack Wilson arrived in Seattle in a trade last summer, it didn&#8217;t take long for him to know he wanted to stay.
&#8220;About an hour, hour and a half,&#8221; Wilson said by telephone with a chuckle from his home in Southern California on Friday.
Now .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/13/shortstop-jack-wilson-and-seattle-mariners-agree-to-10-million-2-year-contract-45962/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Shortstop Jack Wilson and Seattle Mariners agree to $10 million, 2-year contract</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AP Interview: Pitcher Aroldis Chapman says there was no drama in his defection from Cuba</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ronald Blum</dc:creator>
		
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AP Interview: Cuban pitcher defects without drama

NEW YORK — Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby.
The Cuban pitcher&#8217;s defection during a tournament in the Netherlands lacked any of the drama a movie scriptwriter would want.
&#8220;It was pretty straightforward,&#8221; he recalled. &#8220;I just .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/13/ap-interview-pitcher-aroldis-chapman-says-there-was-no-drama-in-his-defection-from-cuba-45835/" title="AP Interview: Pitcher Aroldis Chapman says there was no drama in his defection from Cuba">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Decade later, Riggleman&#8217;s a major league manager again, dropping interim tag with Nationals</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Fendrich</dc:creator>
		
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Riggleman gets Nationals managing job for 2010

WASHINGTON — Jim Riggleman opened his first news conference in 10 years as a full-fledged, full-time, full-titled major league manager — no &#8220;interim&#8221; tag to be found — by saying he didn&#8217;t want to list the people he needs to thank, lest he forget someone.
And then, not surprisingly, the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/12/decade-later-rigglemans-a-major-league-manager-again-dropping-interim-tag-with-nationals-45677/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Decade later, Riggleman&#8217;s a major league manager again, dropping interim tag with Nationals</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Interim no more: Jim Riggleman gets Washington Nationals managing job for 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Jim Riggleman to manage Nationals in 2010
WASHINGTON — Jim Riggleman waited a decade for another chance to be a full-fledged manager in the major leagues — no interim tag attached. He finally earned that job with the Washington Nationals.

The Nationals are sticking with Riggleman after promoting him from bench coach midway through last season, announcing .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/12/interim-no-more-jim-riggleman-gets-washington-nationals-managing-job-for-2010-45647/" title="Interim no more: Jim Riggleman gets Washington Nationals managing job for 2010">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Tim Hudson agrees to $28 million, 3-year contract to stay with Atlanta Braves</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:46:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Newberry</dc:creator>
		
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Hudson agrees on $28M, 3-year deal with Braves

ATLANTA — Tim Hudson agreed to a $28 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, giving the team a wealth of starting pitching and setting up a likely trade to bolster the offense.
Hudson could have returned to the Braves under a $12 million option, but the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/12/tim-hudson-agrees-to-28-million-3-year-contract-to-stay-with-atlanta-braves-45644/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Tim Hudson agrees to $28 million, 3-year contract to stay with Atlanta Braves</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>People familiar with Nationals plans to AP: Riggleman staying on as Washington manager</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Fendrich</dc:creator>
		
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AP sources: Riggleman staying as Nationals manager

WASHINGTON — No more interim tag for Jim Riggleman: He is going to be the Washington Nationals&#8217; full-fledged manager in 2010.
The Nationals are sticking with Riggleman after promoting him from bench coach midway through last season, two people in baseball familiar with the team&#8217;s plans told The Associated Press.
Both  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/11/people-familiar-with-nationals-plans-to-ap-riggleman-staying-on-as-washington-manager-45444/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ryan Zimmerman succeeds former youth teammate David Wright as NL Gold Glove winner</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:55:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ronald Blum</dc:creator>
		
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Zimmerman wins Gold Glove for Nationals
NEW YORK — That travel team back in Virginia a decade ago must have played great defense on the left side of the infield.

Ryan Zimmerman succeeded boyhood friend David Wright as the National League&#8217;s Gold Glove third baseman on Wednesday. In high school, when Zimmerman was a shortstop, the two .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/11/ryan-zimmerman-succeeds-former-youth-teammate-david-wright-as-nl-gold-glove-winner-45428/">Ryan Zimmerman succeeds former youth teammate David Wright as NL Gold Glove winner</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>C Jason Varitek exercises option to stay with Red Sox as backup to Victor Martinez</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
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Varitek exercises option to remain with Red Sox

BOSTON — Catcher Jason Varitek exercised his $3 million option to stay with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, choosing to remain with the team as a backup to Victor Martinez rather than become a free agent.
Boston declined to exercise its $5 million club option on Monday, and ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/11/c-jason-varitek-exercises-option-to-stay-with-red-sox-as-backup-to-victor-martinez-45411/">C Jason Varitek exercises option to stay with Red Sox as backup to Victor Martinez</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Baseball GMs wrap up their brief meeting and head out to play their offseason trades</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rick Gano</dc:creator>
		
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GMs head out to work on offseason trades
CHICAGO — General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O&#8217;Hare International Airport.

No trades were announced during the three-day session.
&#8220;It&#8217;s the same thing every year at ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/11/baseball-gms-wrap-up-their-brief-meeting-and-head-out-to-play-their-offseason-trades-45404/" title="Baseball GMs wrap up their brief meeting and head out to play their offseason trades">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ex-CEO Jamie McCourt defends work for Dodgers, saying she long ran team day-to-day</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
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LOS ANGELES — Fired Dodgers chief executive Jamie McCourt made a case for her job performance with the team, saying she was handling daily operations even before she was named to lead the franchise in February.
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		<title>Baseball GMs wrap up their brief meeting and head out to plan for the offseason</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
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GMs head out to work on offseason
CHICAGO — General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O&#8217;Hare International Airport.

No trades were announced during the three-day session.
&#8220;It&#8217;s the same thing every year at this .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/11/baseball-gms-wrap-up-their-brief-meeting-and-head-out-to-plan-for-the-offseason-45371/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Baseball GMs wrap up their brief meeting and head out to plan for the offseason</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Junior&#8217;s back _ again: Ken Griffey Jr to return to Seattle Mariners for another season in 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Griffey stays with Mariners for 2010
SEATTLE — Junior&#8217;s back in Seattle, one more time.

Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners agreed Wednesday to another one-year contract that will keep the popular player in town for what could be his final season.
Griffey, who turns 40 on Nov. 21, was guaranteed $2 million when he signed to return .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/11/juniors-back-_-again-ken-griffey-jr-to-return-to-seattle-mariners-for-another-season-in-2010-45365/">Junior&#8217;s back _ again: Ken Griffey Jr to return to Seattle Mariners for another season in 2010</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cuban might have some interest in Dodgers if they are sold, but &#8216;not on the prowl&#8217; for team</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Cuban &#8216;not on the prowl&#8217; for Dodgers _ or any team

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who lost in a bid to purchase to the Chicago Cubs, apparently still has some interest in owning a Major League Baseball team.
Amid several reports that he&#8217;d be interested in buying the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are not ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/11/cuban-might-have-some-interest-in-dodgers-if-they-are-sold-but-not-on-the-prowl-for-team-45349/">Cuban might have some interest in Dodgers if they are sold, but &#8216;not on the prowl&#8217; for team</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Baseball GMs pass on expanding instant replay

CHICAGO — Upon further review &#8230; baseball general managers like instant replay the way it is.
GMs failed to take a vote Tuesday on expanding instant replay following a postseason filled with blown calls by umpires.
&#8220;I know there are some who have talked off line about the expansion of instant  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/10/baseball-general-managers-fail-to-make-recommendation-on-expanding-instant-replay-45166/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Yankees SS Jeter and 1B Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Hunter, Suzuki both earn 9th straight</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored

NEW YORK — Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year.
The steady Yankees shortstop won his fourth Gold Glove on Tuesday, joining New York first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players rewarded for fantastic fielding.
&#8220;I&#8217;ve always taken a great deal of pride in my defense, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/10/yankees-ss-jeter-and-1b-teixeira-win-gold-gloves-hunter-suzuki-both-earn-9th-straight-45165/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Yankees SS Jeter and 1B Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Hunter, Suzuki both earn 9th straight</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>GM Brian Cashman and Yankees go back to work after whirlwind several days</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:17:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Baseball GMs come to Chicago for brief meeting

CHICAGO — Instead of swaying palm trees, the roar of 747s greeted baseball&#8217;s general managers Monday as they began gathering for their annual meeting.
They came to a hotel near O&#8217;Hare International Airport to swap stories and perhaps players, and to start discussions with agents.
Increasing the use of instant .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/09/gm-brian-cashman-and-yankees-go-back-to-work-after-whirlwind-several-days-44989/">Original source &nbsp;: GM Brian Cashman and Yankees go back to work after whirlwind several days</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agents after helping Yankees win World Series</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:39:56 +0000</pubDate>
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Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agents

NEW YORK — World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.
Matsui and Damon both said after the Yankees&#8217; six-game victory over Philadelphia last week that they would like to stay with New ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/09/hideki-matsui-johnny-damon-become-free-agents-after-helping-yankees-win-world-series-44963/">Read more : Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agents after helping Yankees win World Series</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Madoff&#8217;s personal effects go on the block
NEW YORK — Of all the items set to go on the auction block this week at a midtown Manhattan hotel, there&#8217;s one that would take some mettle to wear in public: A satin New York Mets baseball jacket emblazoned with the name &#8220;Madoff.&#8221;

The jacket — valued at between ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/09/madoff-auctioneers-welcome-bids-on-everything-from-financiers-watches-to-mets-jacket-44961/">Read : Madoff auctioneers welcome bids on everything from financier&#8217;s watches to Mets jacket</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Joe Torre&#8217;s entire Los Angeles Dodgers coaching staff to return next season</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:35:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Dodgers&#8217; entire coaching staff to return next year

LOS ANGELES — Joe Torre&#8217;s entire coaching staff will be back with the Los Angeles Dodgers next season.
Third base coach Larry Bowa, first base coach Mariano Duncan, pitching coach Rick Honeycutt, hitting coach Don Mattingly, bench coach Bob Schaefer, bullpen coach Ken Howell, coach Manny Mota and instructor ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/09/joe-torres-entire-los-angeles-dodgers-coaching-staff-to-return-next-season-44956/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Joe Torre&#8217;s entire Los Angeles Dodgers coaching staff to return next season</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cuban pitcher who helped defeat Orioles in 1999 in stable condition after blow to face</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:24:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne-marie Garcia</dc:creator>
		
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Cuban pitcher who hurt stopping fight
HAVANA — The pitcher who helped Cuba defeat the Baltimore Orioles in the United States a decade ago is in stable condition after his face was crushed with a blunt object while trying to stop a fight.

The government-controlled Radio Rebelde said Monday that Norge Luis Vera is &#8220;in delicate, stable ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/09/cuban-pitcher-who-helped-defeat-orioles-in-1999-in-stable-condition-after-blow-to-face-44921/">Cuban pitcher who helped defeat Orioles in 1999 in stable condition after blow to face</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NL champion Phillies decline 2010 option on 3B Pedro Feliz</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Phillies decline option on Feliz
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies have declined their $5.5 million 2010 option on third baseman Pedro Feliz.

Feliz hit .266 with 12 home runs and 82 RBIs in 158 games for the National League champion Phillies this season. He&#8217;ll receive a $500,000 buyout.
General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. says he won&#8217;t rule out .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/08/nl-champion-phillies-decline-2010-option-on-3b-pedro-feliz-44718/">NL champion Phillies decline 2010 option on 3B Pedro Feliz</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Twins get shortstop J.J. Hardy from Brewers for outfielder Carlos Gomez</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:42:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Twins swap Gomez for Brewers&#8217; Hardy

MINNEAPOLIS — The Milwaukee Brewers finally gave J.J. Hardy the change of scenery he had been expecting and reunited the unhappy shortstop with an old friend in the process.
The Brewers traded Hardy to the Minnesota Twins on Friday for speedy outfielder Carlos Gomez.
Hardy winds up with the Twins&#8217; All-Star catcher, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/07/twins-get-shortstop-jj-hardy-from-brewers-for-outfielder-carlos-gomez-44144/" title="Twins get shortstop J.J. Hardy from Brewers for outfielder Carlos Gomez">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon wants to come back, but will explore other options</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Yanks&#8217; Damon wants to return; will explore options

NEW YORK — Johnny Damon soaked it all in as he shared a float with first-timers Nick Swisher and Jerry Hairston Jr. for the New York Yankees&#8217; championship parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Friday. The whole scene made him a little wistful.
&#8220;It&#8217;s good he got to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/07/yankees-outfielder-johnny-damon-wants-to-come-back-but-will-explore-other-options-44142/" title="Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon wants to come back, but will explore other options">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rodriguez, World Series champion Yankees teammates honored at Knicks game</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
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A-Rod, champion Yankees honored at Knicks game
NEW YORK — Thanks to Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees, Madison Square Garden finally had some champions on the court again.
Seven of the World Series winners continued their day of celebrating Friday by coming onto the floor after the first quarter of the Knicks&#8217; game against the  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/06/rodriguez-world-series-champion-yankees-teammates-honored-at-knicks-game-44031/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Yankees OF Johnny Damon wants to come back, will explore other options</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Yanks&#8217; Damon wants to return, will explore options

NEW YORK — Johnny Damon soaked it all in as he shared a float with first-timers Nick Swisher and Jerry Hairston Jr. for the New York Yankees&#8217; championship parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Friday. The whole scene made him a little wistful.
&#8220;It&#8217;s good he got to ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/06/yankees-of-johnny-damon-wants-to-come-back-will-explore-other-options-44015/">Yankees OF Johnny Damon wants to come back, will explore other options</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Reds minor league pitcher given 50-game suspension for performance-enhancing substance</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Reds minor leaguer suspended for banned substance

NEW YORK — A minor league pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds&#8217; organization has been suspended for 50 games for using and possessing a performance-enhancing substance.
Jose Marmolejo played for the Reds&#8217; team in the Dominican Summer League. He was penalized Friday.
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		<title>Twins get SS Hardy from Brewers for outfielder Carlos Gomez</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Twins get SS Hardy, Brewers get OF Gomez
MINNEAPOLIS — The Milwaukee Brewers finally gave J.J. Hardy the change of scenery he had been expecting and reunited the unhappy shortstop with an old friend in the process.

The Brewers traded Hardy to the Minnesota Twins on Friday for speedy outfielder Carlos Gomez.
Hardy winds up with the Twins&#8217; ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/06/twins-get-ss-hardy-from-brewers-for-outfielder-carlos-gomez-43993/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Twins get SS Hardy from Brewers for outfielder Carlos Gomez</a>.]]></description>
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