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Cubs' eyes on Peavy, but Dempster is priority

Atlanta's decision to drop out of the bidding for Jake Peavy could be an opening for the Cubs to swoop in and make a deal, putting the onus on Ryan Dempster to re-sign quickly if he really wants to stay in Chicago.

Bob Ford: Free-agent patience has paid off for Phils

By Bob Ford Inquirer Sports Columnist If there is one overriding lesson Ruben Amaro Jr. took from his three-year apprenticeship under general manager Pat Gillick, it is probably the value of patience. Indeed, it was maddening...

Moyer likely to return to Phils, but not Burrell

Jamie Moyer entered the open market Friday morning but indications are that he will return, possibly with a two-year deal, to the Philadelphia Phillies. It also doesn't matter that he turns 46 on Nov. 18, as the lefty remained...

Unit, Burnett act before filing deadline

Final two among most prominent to join free-agent market Randy Johnson struck out 173 batters in 184 innings with the D-backs in 2008. (Matt York/AP) Five-time Cy Young Award winner Randy Johnson will likely pursue his 300th...

10 questions for the 2008 Hot Stove

The stroke of midnight signaled the official start of the free-agenet frenzy Pitcher A.J. Burnett, left, and slugger Mark Teixeira are two marquee free agents this offseason. He's the agent for Ramirez and Teixeira, so why...

Baseball's "Black Friday" arrives

By BOB NIGHTENGALE • USA TODAY • November 14, 2008 The irate letters and phone calls are pouring into baseball's front offices, expressing outrage with teams planning to part with hometown heroes. Top dollar RHP Francisco...

No offer yet from Angels to Teixeira

Angels GM Reagins calls him a high priority and says the door is still open for K-Rod. The Angels have said free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira is “a high priority” this off-season and they intend to make him a lucrative...

Stark: Rumblings and Grumblings

WHAT THEY NEED: Bullpen depth, right-handed-hitting outfielder, a starting pitcher if they can't re-sign Jamie Moyer FREE AGENT WHO COULD TOP THEIR LIST: Doug Brocail , anyone? HOW THEY'LL SHOP: The Phillies didn't buy their...

Angels will delay making offer to Teixeira

The Angels reportedly have decided not to present an offer to free agent Mark Teixeira's agent, Scott Boras, before their two-week window of exlusivity closes on Friday the Los Angeles Times and MLB.com reported.According to...

BBO--FreeAgents

NEW YORK (AP) -- The 170 players who have filed for free agency. Eligible players may file through Nov. 13 (c-pending decision on club option for 2009):... AMERICAN LEAGUE... BALTIMORE (4) -- Juan Castro, ss; Alex Cintron, ss;...

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