Rumor Mill – San Francisco Giants Turn Down Trade Offer on Matt Cain: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

When I first heard the New York Yankees offered up a trade for Matt Cain of the San Francisco Giants, the voice of my favorite cartoon character sprang right into my mind and all I could hear was, "Ruh-roh Raggy." For those of you who don't know, that would be the...

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A’s name Chili Davis hitting coach (Yahoo! Sports)

Chili Davis will return to the Bay Area, joining ex-teammate Bob Melvin as the Oakland Athletics manager's hitting coach next season. Davis, who played for five teams in his 19 seasons, started his career with the San Francisco Giants in 1981 and spent his first seven years...

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Freddy Garcia signs one-year deal with Yankees (Yahoo! Sports)

Pitcher Freddy Garcia agreed to a one-year deal to return to the New York Yankees, according to ESPN.com. Garcia's arrival could give the team five expected starters entering spring training: CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, A.J. Burnett, Garcia and Phil Hughes.

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Pujols, Fielder, Reyes offered arbitration (PA SportsTicker)

Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Jose Reyes were offered salary arbitration Wednesday, guaranteeing their teams two extra draft picks next year if they sign with new clubs.

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Yankees’ Rivera might need throat surgery (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Yankees right-hander Mariano Rivera might be headed for surgery this winter, though it has nothing to do with the veteran's seemingly ageless arm. The closer, who turns 42 on Nov. 29, has been bothered by throat problems for nearly a month and is headed for a second...

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History of Baseball Postseason Changes (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Major League Baseball will officially add a fifth playoff team in each league for the 2012 season. The addition of the second wild card team is the latest postseason change for a league that was remarkably consistent in terms of postseason formats for a long time.

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New York Yankees Offseason: Why Yanks Shouldn’t Swap Nunez for Jurrjens (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

New York Yankees shortstop Eduardo Nunez and, presumably, another prospect or two being shipped to Atlanta in exchange for right-handed starter Jair Jurrjens (13-6, 2.94 ERA) is a trade New York baseball fans and writers have been discussing this week.

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D12: Matt Kemp makes ‘monster’ prediction after MVP snub (Yahoo! Sports)

'Duk's Dozen is a heaping morning serving of baseball items, links and takes — designed to keep you warm all offseason long. 1. A lack of team victories may have been the only thing that prevented Matt Kemp from winning … Continue reading →

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Joe Torre interested in Dodgers ownership? (Yahoo! Sports)

Joe Torre spent nearly three seasons managing the Los Angeles Dodgers, and if things work out his way, he could...

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Mariano Rivera retiring after 2012? (Yahoo! Sports)

Just after closer John Wetteland had racked up 43 saves in the 1996 regular season and helped the New York...

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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on November 23, 2011

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