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AP sources: Riggleman staying as Nationals manager
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Two people in baseball familiar with the Washington Nationals' plans tell The Associated Press that Jim Riggleman will be the team's manager next season.
Brian Goldberg (Griffey's agent) weighs in
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It doesn't look like Ken Griffey Jr. is going to be available today to talk about his return, but I did talk to his agent, Brian Goldberg, who had some interesting insight into negotiations and his client's mindset. Here are some highlights:
Jack Zduriencik on Junior's return
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Here are some key quotes from Jack Zduriencik's conference call with reporters:
Wakamatsu on Griffey's return
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UPDATE 12:46 P.M.: For your perusal, here are the NL Gold Glove Winners (the number is number of Gold Gloves won):
Rollins and Victorino repeat as Gold Glove winners
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Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield.
Ex-Dodgers CEO responds in divorce battle
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Fired Dodgers chief executive Jamie McCourt made a case for her job performance with the team, saying she was handling daily operations even before she was named to lead the franchise in February.
GMs head out to work on offseason
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General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O'Hare International Airport.
It's official: Mariners announce Griffey's return
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The press release just arrived, confirming our story that Ken Griffey Jr. will be back with the Mariners in 2010. We'll get to talk to Jack Zduriencik in a bit, but here are some quotes from the release:
AP Source: Griffey to sign with Mariners for 2010
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Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners are closing in on a deal for another one-year contract.
Curt Flood auction offers pieces of history
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Earlier this year, Bob Gibson auctioned off his Hall of Fame ring. This month, there's a price tag on the base Lou Brock touched to break the stolen base record.
Victor Zambrano's mother rescued in Venezuela
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The mother of former major league pitcher Victor Zambrano has been rescued after a three-day kidnapping ordeal, Venezuelan authorities said Wednesday.
Ken Griffey Jr. will be a Mariner in 2010
25 days ago by
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The official announcement probably won't come until later this morning, but Ken Griffey Jr. is coming back to the Mariners in 2010.
Baseball GMs pass on expanding instant replay
25 days ago by
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Upon further review ... baseball general managers like instant replay the way it is.
Sosa says cosmetic cream caused lighter skin
25 days ago by
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Sammy Sosa says a cosmetic cream he uses to soften his skin is the reason for his lighter skin tone.
Branyan: "I don't feel like I'm going anywhere"
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I just got off the phone with Russell Branyan -- his new baby girl was quiet during the conversation -- and he remains quite hopeful of working out a deal with the Mariners despite turning down the M's one-year offer, which he said included an option for a second year.
Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored
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Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. The steady Yankees shortstop won his fourth Gold Glove on Tuesday, joining New York first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players rewarded for fantastic fielding.
Scully to broadcast in 2010, then decide future
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Vin Scully said Tuesday he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away.
Martin, Herzog, Murtaugh and Mauch on Hall ballot
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Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog, Gene Mauch and Danny Murtaugh are among the former managers who will be on the ballot when the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee votes next month.
20 Hall of Fame candidates announced (and none are Edgar Martinez)
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(BEFORE I GET STARTED, I WANTED TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING GEOFF BAKER. NOTHING SINISTER IS GOING ON, SO YOU CAN STOP THE CONSPIRACY THEORIES. HE'S...DRUMROLL...ON VACATION!!! IN AN EXOTIC LOCALE, AS USUAL. BUT I'LL LET HIM TELL YOU ABOUT THAT WHEN HE RETURNS -- WITH...
Here's the American League Gold Glove team
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Ichiro makes it. Frankln Gutierrez doesn't. Evan Longoria breaks Adrian Beltre's two-year reign at third base. He'll be there awhile, I have a hunch. Adam Jones' brother was right. And Derek Jeter is the shortstop -- have at it.
Mariners' Ichiro wins ninth Gold Glove
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Seattle right fielder is joined in outfield by Torii Hunter, former Mariner Adam Jones.
Hot Stove Tuesday update
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Here are a few stories to ponder while waiting for confirmation of Ichiro's ninth straight Gold Glove and Franklin Gutierrez's omission. Both will become official in the next hour or so.
Poll: Should the Mariners bring back Junior?
25 days ago by
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This is a new frontier for me, so wish me luck. Thanks to colleague Percy Allen for teaching me the technology -- and if it doesn't work, blame him.
Baseball GMs come to Chicago for brief meeting
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Instead of swaying palm trees, the roar of 747s greeted baseball's general managers Monday as they began gathering for their annual meeting.
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