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NYC gives up stadium luxury boxes
NYC gives up stadium luxury boxes Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration will forgo luxury boxes at the new Yankees and Mets ballparks, the city said Tuesday after months of criticism about its handling of the stadium projects.

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Oswalt may be No. 1 starter for USA
Oswalt may be No. 1 starter for USA Roy Oswalt will pitch for the U.S. team at the World Baseball Classic, and he is rumored to be slated to as their No. 1 starter. Lance Berkman was also invited by U.S. manager Davey Johnson, but turned down the offer.

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Minnesota owner Pohlad dies at age 93
Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93.

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Cubs have more moves left in them
Cubs have more moves left in them The Cubs could have a new owner in 2009, possibly before Opening Day. But Lou Piniella is more interested in a big bat to break up the right-handed lineup. However, if the Cubs are going to sign a free agent, they do need to shed some salary.

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Jon Heyman: The Top 20 remaining free agents
The Big Two are inked, but SI.com’s Jon Heyman lists 20 still-available free agents with talent to burn. [Read more →]

Jon Heyman: The Top 20 remaining free agents
The Big Two are inked, but SI.com’s Jon Heyman lists 20 still-available free agents with talent to burn. [Read more →]

Giants curious about Manny’s price
Giants curious about Manny’s price Though the Giants are exploring the notion of signing Manny Ramirez, the free-agent left fielder who would firm the sagging heart of their batting order, they apparently don’t regard him as a must-have commodity for numerous reasons.

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Veteran reliever Proctor agrees to join Marlins
Right-hander Scott Proctor’s birthday present is a contract with the Florida Marlins. The former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever has agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract that includes $250,000 in incentives, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday. [Read more →]

D-backs CEO resigns, nears purchase of Pads
Jeff Moorad has resigned as Diamondbacks chief executive officer and says he has reached an agreement in principle to buy the Padres.

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