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Greinke, Dodgers Agree To Six-Year Deal

Just one day after the Texas Rangers reportedly “blew away” free agent Zack Greinke with a huge contract offer, the tides have turned and Grainke will not be heading to Texas. The two sides have reportedly agreed to a six-year contract worth $147 million. Greinke, 29, was the top pitcher in this year’s free agent …

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Phillies Working On Deal With Hamels, Other Trade Deadline Notes

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Cole Hamels and the Phillies front office are reportedly ‘moving in the right direction’ on a contract extension, according to Jon Heyman. The Phillies have been looking to sign Hamels to a Matt Cain-type extension, while Hamels is looking for much more than that. The Giants signed Cain to a five-year, $112.5 million deal this …

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NL East Rumors: Marlins Could Be Sellers, Braves Could Extend Prado, Nationals Eyeing Pitching

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We are just 14 days away from the July 31 trade deadline, and rumors are quickly heating up. Here are some notes from throughout the NL East. The Marlins could become sellers if they do not improve their record by the trade deadline. According to Buster Olney, if the Marlins decide to sell, no one …

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What Will The Rest Of The NL East Be Doing At The Deadline?

Well, it’s not just transaction season for the Mets. The rest of the National League East may also be wheeling and dealing towards the deadline. Here’s a team-by-team breakdown. Nationals- buyers With an excellent first half and nowhere to go but up, the Nationals will surely be looking to upgrade their lineup as the trade deadline …

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