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• Executive Access talks success with Sabean
MLB.com's Mark Feinsand recently sat down with Brian Sabean in his office at the Giants' Spring Training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz., to discuss dealing with criticism, the Barry Bonds era, his successful run with manager Bruce Bochy and much more....
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• Executive Access talks success with Sabean
MLB.com's Mark Feinsand recently sat down with Brian Sabean in his office at the Giants' Spring Training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz., to discuss dealing with criticism, the Barry Bonds era, his successful run with manager Bruce Bochy and much more....
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• Reactions To The Charlie Blackmon Extension
Is the Charlie Blackmon deal the beginning of a new trend that other free agents could follow in the coming seasons? Mark Feinsand of MLB.com asks this question and examines the subject in depth. The extension takes Blackmon out of a very crowded free agent pool next offseason that’s set to feature Bryce Harper, Josh Donaldson,…...
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• Reactions from baseball world to Charlie Blackmon's extension
Is the Charlie Blackmon deal the beginning of a new trend that other free agents could follow in the coming seasons? Mark Feinsand of MLB.com asks this question and examines the subject in depth. The extension takes Blackmon out of a very crowded free agent pool next offseason that’s set to feature Bryce Harper, Josh Donaldson, Manny Machado and Da...
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• Angels Agree To Minor League Deal With Dustin Ackley
The Angels are in agreement with free-agent infielder/outfielder Dustin Ackley on a minor league contract, reports MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand (via Twitter). It’ll be the second go-around with the Halos for Ackley, who is represented by the Boras Corporation. Once the No. 2 overall pick in the MLB draft (2009), Ackley’s career cratere...
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• Athletics Acquire Josh Lucas From Cardinals
The Cardinals and Athletics have swapped a pair of right-handers. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that reliever Josh Lucas is headed to the A’s, with the Cardinals receiving minor-league starter Casey Meisner in exchange. The 27-year-old Lucas made his majors debut last season with St. Louis, tossing 7 1/3 relief innings across five appearan...
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• Closer Holland signs deal to join Cardinals
Free-agent closer Greg Holland has agreed to a deal with the Cardinals. The one-year contract is for $14 million and includes incentives for awards, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand....
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• Outfielder Bourjos to sign with Braves
Outfielder Peter Bourjos and the Braves have agreed on a Major League deal for $1 million, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The team has not yet confirmed....
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• Alex Anthopoulos On Jays Tenure, Braves Future
Current Braves and former Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos joined MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand for a wide-ranging podcast chat. It’s a great listen in full for fans of either of those organizations or anyone interested in learning more about Anthopoulos’s path in the game. Anthopoulos opened up on some key elements of his time in Toronto&...
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• Alex Anthopoulos on Jays tenure, Braves future
Current Braves and former Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos joined MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand for a wide-ranging podcast chat. It’s a great listen in full for fans of either of those organizations or anyone interested in learning more about Anthopoulos’s path in the game.Anthopoulos opened up on some key elements of his time in Toronto now that a few year...
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• AL Notes: Orioles, Machado, Twins, Rays
It doesn’t appear Orioles general manager Dan Duquette is planning to initiate extension talks with contract-year shortstop Manny Machado. “I would never say never, but we’re going to be more focused on ’18 than beyond,” Duquette told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. “I don’t really know what’s going to happ...
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• AL Notes: Orioles, Machado, Twins, Rays
It doesn’t appear Orioles general manager Dan Duquette is planning to initiate extension talks with contract-year shortstop Manny Machado. “I would never say never, but we’re going to be more focused on ’18 than beyond,” Duquette told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. “I don’t really know what’s going to happen beyond that.” Machado, Duquette, manager Buck...
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• AL East Notes: Swisher, Gomez, Orioles
Although the always-energetic Nick Swisher never made it back to the majors after signing a minors pact with the Yankees in 2016, he’ll end up contributing to the team in a different way. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com writes in the second half of a piece for MLB.com. “Swish” will now serve as a special advisor to GM…...
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• AL East Notes: Swisher helping Yankees' farm; Gomez making impression in Tampa Bay
Although the always-energetic Nick Swisher never made it back to the majors after signing a minors pact with the Yankees in 2016, he’ll end up contributing to the team in a different way. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com writes in the second half of a piece for MLB.com. “Swish” will now serve as a special advisor to GM Brian Cashman. Though the terms of th...
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• Orioles Agree To Minor League Deal With Danny Valencia
10:44am: USA Today’s Bob Nightengale tweets that Valencia’s deal comes with a $1.2MM base salary and an additional $3MM worth of possible incentives. 10:20am: The Orioles have agreed to a minor league contract with corner infielder/outfielder Danny Valencia, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com (Twitter link). Valencia is represented by the...