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<title><![CDATA[Red Sox release Overbay]]></title>
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FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Boston Red Sox on Tuesday released first baseman Lyle Overbay, adding further clarity to the final bench spots on the Opening ...]]></description>
<pubDate>March 26, 2013 08:43:58 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[3 Mets will get early roster decision]]></title>
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USA TODAY Sports Tim Byrdak, LaTroy Hawkins and Pedro Feliciano all are entitled to early roster decisions. PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Under the new co...]]></description>
<pubDate>March 01, 2013 15:11:38 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jed Lowrie of the Oakland Athletics among players acquired in February who could prove crucial - MLB]]></title>
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Paul Swydan breaks down three of the more important trades from the past month.]]></description>
<pubDate>February 27, 2013 03:55:09 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBA language appears problem for Mets]]></title>
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The Mets are arguing that their No. 11 pick should be protected -- and not forfeited if they sign Michael Bourn. The logic: The pick would have been i...]]></description>
<pubDate>January 24, 2013 13:45:49 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Travis Hafner among free-agent bargains who are still available - MLB]]></title>
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Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus looks at 10 available free agents who could be huge bargains.]]></description>
<pubDate>January 11, 2013 05:37:42 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New CBA a problem for free agents]]></title>
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When the terms of the new labor agreement were negotiated a year ago, the rules about draft-pick compensation were changed in an effort to help free a...]]></description>
<pubDate>December 19, 2012 06:42:20 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New collective bargaining agreement causing problems for free agents such as Rafael Soriano, Nick Swisher and Adam LaRoche - MLB]]></title>
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When the terms of the new labor agreement were negotiated a year ago, the rules about draft-pick compensation were changed in an effort to help free a...]]></description>
<pubDate>December 19, 2012 03:42:20 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Miami Marlins trade a precursor to future labor unrest - MLB]]></title>
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There will be a lot of angry feelings expressed at the owners' meetings about the amount of revenue-sharing dollars given to the Miami Marlins through...]]></description>
<pubDate>November 15, 2012 03:54:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mets expect Thole to be arbitration eligible]]></title>
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The official calculation from Major League Baseball has not yet been shared with clubs, but the Mets do expect the collective bargaining agreement tha...]]></description>
<pubDate>October 16, 2012 12:41:02 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New CBA alters playing field in Ortiz talks]]></title>
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BOSTON -- Under the previous collective bargaining agreement, David Ortiz was assured of a raise when he accepted Boston's offer of salary arbitration...]]></description>
<pubDate>September 25, 2012 17:22:19 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mike Zunino and other 2012 draft prospects off to strong starts - MLB]]></title>
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Kevin Goldstein looks at 10 players selected early in the 2012 draft whose stocks are already on the rise after strong starts to their professional careers.]]></description>
<pubDate>August 21, 2012 17:27:14 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Nationals and their balanced attack continue to tear up the league]]></title>
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With a touch of homage to their 1994 Expos forefathers, the Nationals climb to the top of the charts.]]></description>
<pubDate>August 13, 2012 00:49:38 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The fallout of Mark Appel not signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates]]></title>
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The deadline to sign 2012 Rule 4 draft picks came and went at 5 p.m. ET today, and the big news is that the Pittsburgh Pirates failed to come to terms...]]></description>
<pubDate>July 13, 2012 12:50:24 PDT</pubDate>
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The 2006 NFL CBA granted players a 59.5% share of the league's revenues pool, more than what their brethren in the NBA, NHL and MLB collect. Of course...]]></description>
<pubDate>July 10, 2012 10:13:30 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Notes: Wade up, McDonald loses his 'locks]]></title>
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&#x26;bull; As expected, Cory Wade will be added to the roster for Saturday's doubleheader. Under the new CBA, you can place a 26th man on your roster for ...]]></description>
<pubDate>July 06, 2012 16:05:03 PDT</pubDate>
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