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Hanley Ramirez (Dodgers)

2/2/13 11:35 pm

Hanley Ramirez is thoroughly enjoying his time supporting his country, playing in the Dominican Winter League, the Caribbean Series and the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

While the Dodgers had hoped that Ramirez would get some work in at shortstop, he served as the DH during winter ball and will play mostly third base during the WBC. The Dodgers still intend to use him as their everyday shortstop while Luis Cruz mans the hot corner, but with a shortened spring training to work on his defense there they could always opt to give Dee Gordon another chance.

Source: mlb.com

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Cesar Cabral (Yankees)

2/2/13 10:32 pm

According to Chad Jennings of the Journal News, Cesar Cabral isn’t expected to be 100% healthy by the start of the regular season.

Cabral was a Rule 5 selection before the 2012 season, buy was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left elbow during spring training and missed the entire season. Once healthy, he could find a role as a left-handed specialist in the Yankees bullpen.

Source: lhblogs.com

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Torii Hunter (Tigers)

2/2/13 10:04 pm

Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times reports that Torii Hunter felt misled by the Angels organization, being led to believe they didn’t have the financial flexibility to re-sign him.

Hunter was told that the organization was hand-cuffed by the bad contract of Vernon Wells, and couldn’t offer him more than a $5 million deal. After Hunter signed in Detroit, they went on to ink Josh Hamilton to a massive five-year, $125 million deal. He added that he would’ve been fine had the organization been honest and admitted they didn’t want to bring him back, he was just upset that he was lied to.

Source: latimes.com

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Esmil Rogers (Blue Jays)

2/2/13 7:49 pm

Esmil Rogers has decided not to play for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Like fellow teammate Melky Cabrera, Rogers felt like he needed to be in camp with his new team. Rogers, who was acquired this offseason in the Mike Aviles trade with the Indians, will likely work in a middle relief role for the Blue Jays in 2013.

Source: twitter.com

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Nelson Figueroa (Diamondbacks)

2/2/13 7:38 pm

Nelson Figueroa has been blocked by the Puerto Rico Baseball League from playing for the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Series.

Figueroa, who is of Puerto Rican descent, was on loan by the Puerto Rican League to pitch for Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Republic. After helping them to reach the Caribbean Series however, Puerto Rico doesn’t want him to compete against their own squad. The 38-year-old right-hander plans to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic next month.

Source: mlb.com

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Pablo Sandoval (Giants)

2/2/13 6:37 pm

As if leading the Giants to a Championship and being named World Series MVP wasn’t enough, Pablo Sandoval was named MVP of the Venezuelan Winter League.

Sandoval led his team, the Navegantes del Magallanes, to their first series title since the 2002 season. He batted .300 with three homers and nine RBI in the series. The 26-year-old has a knack for putting up tremendous offensive numbers when healthy, and could be poised for a big encore performance in 2013.

Source: go.com

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Melky Cabrera (Blue Jays)

2/2/13 5:22 pm

Melky Cabrera has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Dominican Republic squad in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Cabrera was included on the provisional roster released last month, but he has apparently changed his mind about participating. It’s unknown whether recent allegations of purchasing performance-enhancing drugs from the Biogenesis clinic in Miami played a role in his decision.

Source: twitter.com

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Jair Jurrjens (Braves)

2/2/13 4:24 pm

The Orioles are expected to announce the signing of free agent starter Jair Jurrjens to a one-year, $1.5 million contract early next week.

Jurrjens is completing his physical, and club officials expect to officially announce the season as soon as Monday. The 27-year-old right-hander still has minor league options remaining, and could open the season at Triple-A if he doesn’t make the rotation out of spring training.

Source: masnsports.com

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Jack Leathersich (Mets)

2/2/13 4:16 pm

J.P. Ricciardi, who serves as a special assistant to Mets GM Sandy Alderson, believes that Jack Leathersich could join the Mets bullpen at some point during the 2013 season.

Leathersich, a fifth-round selection from the 2011 draft, posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 113/32 K/BB ratio over 72 innings in A-ball last season. His strikeout ability and success against lefties, could make him an attractive option as a left-handed specialist out of the bullpen.

Source: metsblog.com

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Mark Hendrickson (Orioles)

2/2/13 3:12 pm

The Orioles expect to announce the signing of left-hander Mark Hendrickson by early next week.

Hendrickson was out of baseball last season and hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2011. The 38-year-old has switched to a sidearm delivery in an effort to rejuvenate his career and will look to win a bullpen spot with the Orioles in spring training.

Source: masnsports.com

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