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Winter meetings, Day 1: One fewer closer candidate for the Tigers

It’s been a surprisingly busy first day of the winter meetings, especially considering many teams didn’t have their complete front-office contingent together in town until Monday morning. The latest buzz: Former Royals closer Joakim Soria, who missed all of 2012 with Tommy John surgery, is heading to the Rangers on a reported two-year, $8 million … Continue Reading →

Marlins aren't the only NL East team keeping busy

As if they were hustling to make dinner reservations in the Metroplex, the Mets pulled off a series of rapid-fire moves Tuesday night at the winter meetings. According to several media reports, the Mets made a pair of free-agent signings and an intriguing trade with the Giants that should significantly upgrade New York’s beyond-awful bullpen. Added … Continue Reading →