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<title><![CDATA[Stephen Drew, Boston Red Sox shortstop, said he is looking forward to playing in Boston]]></title>
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A day after officially signing with the Red Sox, shortstop Stephen Drew said he thinks he'll be a good fit in Boston and is looking forward to playing alongside Dustin Pedroia.]]></description>
<pubDate>December 27, 2012 10:12:41 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Club not afraid to put youngsters in key spots]]></title>
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Depending on how things go this offseason, which should really heat up next week in Nashville at the Winter Meetings, the Texas Ra...]]></description>
<pubDate>November 30, 2012 10:00:09 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Crasnick: Seven offseason questions for baseball executives]]></title>
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With baseball's hot stove season in its early stages, executives give their thoughts on notable questions that will play out in the weeks ahead.]]></description>
<pubDate>November 05, 2012 03:41:14 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Danny Hultzen, Tanner Scheppers and other prospects whose stocks rose in winter ball - MLB]]></title>
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Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus breaks down 10 prospects whose stocks rose from strong performances this offseason and who could be making an impact in the big leagues in the near future.]]></description>
<pubDate>January 25, 2012 02:07:03 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New York Mets and David Wright have reached a crossroads - MLB]]></title>
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A longtime agent who has had clients in the free-agent market this winter was asked recently about how much he had heard from the New York Mets. "Not ...]]></description>
<pubDate>January 18, 2012 02:31:02 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Was Albert Pujols an impulse buy for the Los Angeles Angels? - MLB]]></title>
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Now that the winter meetings are behind us, here are 10 questions after what transpired in Dallas: 1. In keeping with the spirit of the holiday seaso...]]></description>
<pubDate>December 12, 2011 02:06:08 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MLB - Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers should do nothing at winter meetings]]></title>
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Dayn Perry of FanGraphs explains why the Rangers, Red Sox and Braves should all stand pat at the winter meetings.]]></description>
<pubDate>December 02, 2011 12:31:58 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Like Jose Bautista, Matt Kemp could be affected by not playing for a contender - MLB]]></title>
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Matt Kemp was to the National League what Jose Bautista was to the American League -- a dominant offensive force who played exactly no games when his ...]]></description>
<pubDate>November 22, 2011 02:21:44 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox have prospects needed to acquire Cole Hamels]]></title>
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Kevin Goldstein looks at which teams have the kind of prospects needed to swing a deal for Cole Hamels, who the Phillies are apparently shopping.]]></description>
<pubDate>November 16, 2011 02:53:06 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez's contract crushed Rangers, but Texas is a different organization now - MLB]]></title>
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The Texas Rangers have bought the big-ticket item before, and his name was Alex Rodriguez. In three years with Texas, Rodriguez hit 156 homers, drove ...]]></description>
<pubDate>November 10, 2011 02:06:39 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MLB - C.J. Wilson has been productive starter, but how much of that is due to playing for Rangers?]]></title>
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ESPN Insider's Matt Meyers writes that while C.J. Wilson is one of the top pitching free agents available, teams thinking about offering him a nine-figure deal should be aware of the warning signs, namely a great defense in Texas and weak AL West foes.]]></description>
<pubDate>October 31, 2011 08:42:39 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MLB: Everywhere you look in spring training, optimism reigns; the calm before reality]]></title>
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CLEARWATER, Fla. -- There is no greener green than the green of baseball fields at the start of spring training. They are untouched, mostly, except fo...]]></description>
<pubDate>February 14, 2011 01:40:55 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MLB: Michael Young is vital for the Texas Rangers primarily because of his versatility]]></title>
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Matt Meyers looks at the Michael Young situation in Texas. Because of Young's base versatility, Meyers believes he is a hugely important piece of the Rangers' puzzle as they attempt to repeat in the AL West (and AL). As such, they should consider a plan used by the 2008 Chicago Cubs to manage personnel.]]></description>
<pubDate>February 08, 2011 10:53:28 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MLB: An assessment of the Michael Young trade market reveals many hurdles]]></title>
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Michael Young doesn't have a lot of choices in forcing a trade from the Texas Rangers, and although he spoke out loud about his unhappiness on Monday,...]]></description>
<pubDate>February 08, 2011 04:05:10 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MLB: Albert Pujols and Michael Young could both be elsewhere next year]]></title>
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As baseball starts its move toward the front burners of sports today, it has two front-burner issues of its own:  1. Albert Pujols' negotiations. Th...]]></description>
<pubDate>February 07, 2011 01:45:36 PST</pubDate>
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