Mets Have Had Informal Conversations With Wright - RealGM Wiretap
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The organization wants to convince Wright that they are headed in the right direction.
Sandy Alderson has indicated that New York's payroll won't increase significantly for 2013.
"If you had the uncertainty that existed last spring, it would be difficult to make those long-term commitments
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"So I think that's a fundamental shift. ... Not only would we like to see those two situations resolved by the beginning of spring trainingOpening Day, I think we'd like to see them resolved sooner rather than later."
Blue Jays Indians Nearly Completed Carlos Carrasco Trade - RealGM Wiretap
The Toronto Blue Jays continue to hunt for pitching as the non-waiver trade deadline approaches.
They are still in talks with the San Diego Padres about both starters and relievers.
Toronto nearly completed a trade with the Cleveland Indians for Carlos Carrasco recently. Carrasco could have been a long-term fix for the Blue Jays. He's signed through 2018 with team options for the next two seasons.
Bartolo Colon Draws First Walk In 282nd Plate Appearance - RealGM Wiretap
Bartolo Colon drew the first walk of his career Monday night against Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray. It came in Colon's 282nd plate appearance over 19 Major League seasons.
No other player in big league history had appeared at the plate that many times without a walk
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"That surprised me as well. I don't know why that pitcher didn't strike me out. He could have. I really couldn't do much more at that point," Colon said, citing a sore wrist.
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Cubs Open To Mending Relationship With Sosa - RealGM Wiretap
Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has indicated that he may be open to reaching out to Sammy Sosa and repairing the relationship with the former star.
"It's a great question," Ricketts said when asked about Sosa. "Maybe we should revisit that."
The Ricketts family bought the Cubs in 2009, long after Sosa played his last game with the franchise in 2004. Sosa did not leave the team on good terms.
From a corked bat incident to reportedly leaving Wrigley Field early during the last game in 2004 to a New York Times story that reported Sosa was on the 2003 list of players who flunked a PED test
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Sosa has not returned for the annual fan convention since he retired in 2007.
Fans To Design Wrigley Fields 100th Birthday Logo - RealGM Wiretap
The Cubs are asking their fans to help design Wrigley Field's 100th anniversary logo.
The franchise hasn't won a World Series in the ballpark's life. It will turn 100 years old during the 2014 season.
"The winner will get a chance to travel to Chicago to attend a pregame ceremony to unveil the logo at Wrigley Field this season. The package includes two airplane tickets, lodging, two tickets to the game and a personalized Cubs jersey
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"Winner's design may be modified by Sponsor in its discretion. Total approximate retail value of prizes: between $250 and $900, depending on various factors."
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