The ninth inning at Dodger Stadium could be Trevor Time this year. As the San Francisco Giants consider trumping the Dodgers‘ offer to Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers have offered all-time saves leader Trevor …

Dodgers offer deal to Trevor Hoffman; Giants considering Manny Ramirez

The ninth inning at Dodger Stadium could be Trevor Time this year. As the San Francisco Giants consider trumping the Dodgers‘ offer to Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers have offered all-time saves leader Trevor …

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Scioscia, Angels agree in principle to contract extension
Manager Mike Scioscia and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed in principle on a multiyear contract extension.

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AP: Bradley, Cubs agree to 3-year, $30M deal
The Chicago Cubs and free agent Milton Bradley reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a $30 million, three-year contract, …

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Thus far, it’s been a fairly quiet offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Tony La Russa knows it’s still early.

Phillies ace Hamels will be cashing in as arbitration begins today

The situation John Boggs and Cole Hamels currently face is one that makes baseball’s offseason such a unique beast.

La Russa Satisfied With Team’s Offseason

Thus far, it’s been a fairly quiet offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Tony La Russa knows it’s still early.

Bradley to travel to Chicago for physical
Bradley to travel to Chicago Milton Bradley was expected in Chicago later this week to undergo a physical, and if all goes well, could sign a three-year contract with the Cubs.

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Indians bolster infield, add DeRosa in swap with Cubs
The Cleveland Indians acquired versatile infielder Mark DeRosa on Wednesday in a trade that sent three minor leaguers to the …

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MLB Network putting on final touches before opening pitch
Harold Reynolds can’t wait to try out the indoor field inside this industrial park an Alex Rodriguez drive from midtown Manhattan. …

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Scioscia, Angels agree in principle to contract extension
Manager Mike Scioscia and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed in principle on a multiyear contract extension.

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Jays face ‘challenges’ in wake of significant pitching losses
The Toronto Blue Jays farm system has been responsible for the team’s rise to the top of the American League in pitching. Homegrown …

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Zumaya could begin throwing soon
Zumaya could begin throwing soon Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya could begin throwing within a week as he continues to progress from the stress fracture in his shoulder that ended his 2008 season.

Source: A’s closing in on Giambi
Source: A’s closing in on Giambi The Rays agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Pat Burrell on Monday, dramatically increasing the likelihood of free-agent first baseman Jason Giambi returning to the A’s.

Nationals miss out on Bradley
Nationals miss out on Bradley The Nationals wanted free agent Milton Bradley to be their center fielder in 2009, but they found out on Monday that the switch-hitter elected to sign with the Cubs.

Scioscia to get extension from Angels
Scioscia to get extension from Angels The Angels have ushered in the new year with a new deal for their manager, having reached agreement with Mike Scioscia on a contract extension carrying through the 2012 season.

Twins owner Pohlad passes away at 93
Twins owner Pohlad dies at 93 Twins owner Carl Pohlad, a billionaire financier who became best known after purchasing the Twins in 1984, passed away Monday. He was 93 years old.

Astros ink five to Minor League deals
Astros ink five to Minor League deals The Astros made five non-roster signings official on Monday, confirming they inked two outfielders, two infielders and a pitcher to Minor League deals.

Oswalt may be No. 1 starter for USA
Oswalt may be No. 1 starter for USA Roy Oswalt will pitch for the U.S. team at the World Baseball Classic, and he is rumored to be slated to as their No. 1 starter. Lance Berkman was also invited by U.S. manager Davey Johnson, but turned down the offer.

Epstein set to rock out for a good cause
Epstein set to rock out Though this is Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein’s busiest time of year from a work standpoint, he’s still going to rock out for a good cause on Saturday in the ninth annual Hot Stove/Cool Music concert.

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Mets to fill rotation before other needs
Mets to fill rotation before other needs Before the Mets tackle their other holes, they’re eyeing another starting pitcher to slot behind ace Johan Santana. Derek Lowe, who has already been offered a three-year deal, remains the team’s No. 1 target.

Bradley to travel to Chicago for physical
Bradley to travel to Chicago Milton Bradley was expected in Chicago later this week to undergo a physical, and if all goes well, could sign a three-year contract with the Cubs.

Scioscia, Angels agree in principle to contract extension
Manager Mike Scioscia and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed in principle on a multiyear contract extension.

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Oswalt may be No. 1 starter for USA
Oswalt may be No. 1 starter for USA Roy Oswalt will pitch for the U.S. team at the World Baseball Classic, and he is rumored to be slated to as their No. 1 starter. Lance Berkman was also invited by U.S. manager Davey Johnson, but turned down the offer.

Epstein set to rock out for a good cause
Epstein set to rock out Though this is Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein’s busiest time of year from a work standpoint, he’s still going to rock out for a good cause on Saturday in the ninth annual Hot Stove/Cool Music concert.

Burrell signing could set market
Burrell signing could set market All offseason, the Reds‘ interest in Pat Burrell appeared lukewarm at best because his price tag was deemed to be too high. But then on Monday, Burrell signed for less than expected.

Teixeira introduction set for Tuesday
Teixeira introduction set for Tuesday Yankee Stadium is set to host what may be its final gala on Tuesday, as the Yankees prepare to introduce another winter prize in first baseman Mark Teixeira.

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Scioscia, Angels agree in principle to contract extension
Manager Mike Scioscia and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed in principle on a multiyear contract extension.

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Indians bolster infield, add DeRosa in swap with Cubs
The Cleveland Indians acquired versatile infielder Mark DeRosa on Wednesday in a trade that sent three minor leaguers to the …

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Twins owner Pohlad dead at age 93

23, 2008, file photo, Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad, right, shakes hands with Twins pitcher Kenny Rogers in the locker room after the Twins clinched the AL Central title with a 4-1 win over the Cleveland …

Team 2008: Money players swing bats, pitchers deal
Save your checkbook for hitters and make the development of young pitchers the priority for your farm system. That’s the growing …

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Astros sign 5 to minor league deals (AP)
Outfielder Reggie Abercrombie and reliever Clay Hensley were among five players who agreed Monday to minor league contracts with the Houston Astros. Outfielder John Gall, and infielders Mark Saccomanno and Jason Smith also agreed to deals. The 27-year-old Abercrombie hit .309 with two home runs and five RBIs in 34 games with the Astros last season.

Yankees to introduce Teixeira on Tuesday (AP)

The New York Yankees scheduled a news conference Tuesday to announce Mark Teixeira’s $180 million, eight-year contract has been finalized. The deal was agreed to Dec. 23, but the sides had to complete contract language, and the first baseman had to pass a physical. New York has committed $423.5 million on three free-agent additions during the offseason after its streak of 13 consecutive postseason…

Cardinals add LHP Ring with 1-year deal (AP)
Royce Ring became the third left-hander in the St. Louis Cardinals‘ bullpen, agreeing Monday to a $475,000. one-year contract. The 28-year-old was 2-1 with an 8.46 ERA in 42 games for the Atlanta Braves last season after making an opening-day roster for the first time in his career. He was 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA through June, then faded and was cut by the Braves in early August.

Source: Cubs to give Bradley $30M deal (AP)
The Chicago Cubs and free agent Milton Bradley reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a $30 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The deal is subject to a physical scheduled for Thursday, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized.

Rangers give Turnbow minor league deal (AP)
Former All-Star pitcher Derrick Turnbow agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers along with fellow right-handers Casey Daigle and Elizardo Ramirez. The 30-year-old Turnbow was an All-Star in 2006 and was with the Milwaukee organization for the past four seasons. He has a career 17-16 record with a 4.30 ERA with the Brewers and Angels.

AP Source: Twins owner Pohlad dead at 93 (AP)
Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday, a baseball official said. He was 93. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the family and the team had not yet announced Pohlad’s death.

The New York Yankees scheduled a news conference Tuesday to announce Mark Teixeira’s $180 million, eight-year contract has been finalized. The deal was agreed to Dec. 23, but the sides had to complete contract language, and the first baseman had to pass a physical. New York has committed $423.5 million on three free-agent additions during the offseason after its streak of 13 consecutive postseason…

A’s open long-prepared ‘09 chapter

The calendar just flipped to 2009, but the A’s started turning the page on 2008 before their disappointing, injury-ravaged season even ended.

Baker has better idea of Reds’ roster

General manager Walt Jocketty and manager Dusty Baker will try to do for the Reds in 2009 what a lengthy list of predecessors hasn’t been able to accomplish in nearly a decade.