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Adrian Gonzalez Extension in the works?

March 15, 2011

John Paul Morosi of Fox Sports is reporting the agent Adrian Gonzalez is set to visit Red Sox camp next week.

Thoughts are a rumored long-term extension could be negotiated at that point.

There has been wide speculation a deal will be signed after opening day so the Red Sox circumvent a luxury tax for 2011.

If Gonzalez would happen to become a free agent after the 2011 season things could get interesting with Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder set to test the free agent market as well.

You have to wonder if three $20 million plus per season first basemen on the market at one time would hurt the market for their services?

From all reports Gonzalez wants to stay with the Red Sox beyond 2011 and a deal seems imminent.

Pujols is of course a one in a generation player that should have no trouble getting a $25 million plus per season long-term deal.

Fielder could be the most interesting of the three. He should be motivated this season knowing whats on the line.

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Andrew Bailey Diagnosed with Forearm Strain

March 15, 2011

Jane Lee of MLB.com is reporting Andrew Bailey has been diagnosed with a Forearm strain following his visit to Dr. James Andrews.

It appears at this point Bailey and the A’s have dodged a bullet, although his availability for the start of season is in doubt.

If Bailey can’t start the season save opportunities would likely fall to Grant Balfour or Brad Ziegler.

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Adam Wainwright may have significant ligament injury

February 23, 2011

Derrick Goold is reporting Adam Wainwright has flown back to St. Louis to be examined after experiencing discomfort in his right elbow.

Early speculation is Wainwright may need Tommy John Surgery. Wainwright tore his right elbow ligament in 2004.

If Wainwright is significantly injured it would be a huge blow to the Cardinals going into the 2011 season.

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional

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Yankees called Braves about availability of Tim Hudson

February 23, 2011

http://nybaseballdigest.com/?p=34235

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Mark Grudzielanek announces retirement

February 23, 2011

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Infield

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Update for Tuesday February 22, 2011

February 22, 2011

Red Sox plan to sign Adrian Gonzalez to extension

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/02/re

Jose Guillen may retire if he does not sign in next Week

http://twitter.com/#!/Royals_Report/status

Red Sox reportedly interested in Chad Durbin

http://twitter.com/#!/pgammo/status/4014104

Orlando Cabrera says reports of retirement after 2011 are false

http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/art

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Francisco Liriano Progressing in Throwing Program

February 21, 2011

According to Jayson Stark of ESPN Liriano is ready to get back to regular throwing program. He had been doing a long-toss regiment the last two days. He is scheduled to move to bullpen next.

http://twitter.com/#!/jaysonst/status/39782324363210752

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