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<title><![CDATA[Crasnick: Abreu stepping away from game ... for now]]></title>
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Bobby Abreu, a budding entrepreneur in his native Venezuela, has decided not to play baseball this season but will seek to return to the game in 2014.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 15, 2013 09:17:03 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Dodgers' Bobby Abreu accepts assignment to minors]]></title>
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Bobby Abreu has cleared waivers and accepted a minor-league assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the veteran outfielder's agent said Thursday.]]></description>
<pubDate>August 09, 2012 10:39:21 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Crasnick: Starting 9 -- Perusing the free-agent bargain bin]]></title>
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Bobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.]]></description>
<pubDate>December 03, 2009 04:05:22 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ALCS: Burnett dominates, then walks tightrope]]></title>
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9:45 p.m. ET  A.J. Burnett threw nine straight fastballs to Bobby Abreu before retiring him on that long foul fly to Johnny Damon. That was a heck o...]]></description>
<pubDate>October 17, 2009 15:51:46 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ALCS: Burnett bringing the heat, stifling Angels]]></title>
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8:55 p.m. ET  A.J. Burnett hit 96 mph on the gun against Bobby Abreu and Torii Hunter in the first inning, and he's been in the 93-95 range the rest ...]]></description>
<pubDate>October 17, 2009 14:58:11 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jerry Crasnick: Plate discipline enormously important in today's game]]></title>
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It's the old nature versus nurture debate. Is plate discipline a God-given skill, a learned behavior, or a combination of the two?]]></description>
<pubDate>May 04, 2009 08:23:40 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Source: Bobby Abreu agrees to deal with Los Angeles Angels]]></title>
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Bobby Abreu has reached preliminary agreement on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a baseball source said.]]></description>
<pubDate>February 11, 2009 06:27:30 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sources: Bobby Abreu, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in contract discussions]]></title>
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Free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu is in serious talks toward a one-year agreement with the Angels, two baseball sources told ESPN.com.]]></description>
<pubDate>February 10, 2009 14:15:22 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Source: Negotiations between Chicago White Sox, Bobby Abreu stalled]]></title>
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Negotiations between the White Sox and free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu stalled early this week after the team floated the possibility of a one-year, $8 million contract, said a baseball source.]]></description>
<pubDate>February 03, 2009 09:12:41 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jerry Crasnick: Job market for Bobby Abreu]]></title>
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obby Abreu's overall stats suggest "star," but he's often viewed as a complementary-type player. Landing a job at his desired salary could prove difficult.]]></description>
<pubDate>December 16, 2008 09:31:28 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Crasnick: Phils essentially held hostage by Burrell's no-trade clause]]></title>
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Armed with a complete no-trade clause, Pat Burrell continues to hold the hammer over the Phillies, writes Jerry Crasnick.]]></description>
<pubDate>November 08, 2006 03:17:44 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Crasnick: Phils' rebuilding plan likely won't be an easy sell]]></title>
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Now that they've traded Bobby Abreu to the Yankees, the Phillies will have difficult time selling a rebuilding plan to their fans.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 30, 2006 15:11:34 PDT</pubDate>
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As trade rumors continue to swirl around Philadelphia outfielder Bobby Abreu, the $15 million owed him for 2007 stands as a potential deterrent to any club interested in making a deal.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 17, 2006 11:17:57 PDT</pubDate>
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