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                    <title><![CDATA[2:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:49:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone. The blockbuster trades just keep coming. We've got lots to discuss this week with Dickey going to Toronto and lots of free agent signings. Send over your questions and I'll get to as many as possible by 4pm ET/3pm CT. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:01 Comment From Astros!!!!]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:01:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bud Norris for Kendrys Morales?? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:01 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:01:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see Houston trading Norris for someone who's just one year away from free agency. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:01 Comment From Jimbo]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:01:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will someone give Edwin Jackson 4 years? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:02:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect so. Danny Knobler reported today that the Rangers are thinking short-term with Jackson, though. Perhaps the Cubs or Padres would go to four years. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Comment From Potrzeba]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:02:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see the rangers being interested in ellsbury? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:03:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ellsbury is a potential fit for them and they've had interest in the past, so yes. But he doesn't appear to be a priority for the Rangers and it sounds as though the Red Sox want to keep him. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Comment From ray]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:03:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see Bourn signing with Texas OR possibly signing a 1 yr deal with someone ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:04:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I see Texas as a fit for Bourn. If I'm Boras I work to make sure the Rangers are involved and hope they like what they see. I don't expect Bourn to take a one-year deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Comment From Steve]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:04:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[who won the jays mets trade? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:04:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Both teams. It's a great deal for the Mets, and there's no denying that the Blue Jays look like a playoff team now. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Comment From white sox guy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:04:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any info on the Gavin Floyd trade front? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:05:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, it's been quiet on that front this month. I wonder if the Rockies might give Chicago a call. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Comment From CMac]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:05:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's a realistic cost to acquire Giancarlo Stanton? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:05:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ask me a year from now when the Marlins seriously consider trading him. They'll presumably be able to get whatever they want for him -- cost controlled young MLB players, elite young prospects, arms, bats. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Comment From JaysFan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:06:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see Swisher signing with the tribe? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:06:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If I had to guess right now I would say yes. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Comment From Darrell]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:06:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any chance Tampa has enough money in the cofers to sign Price to an extension since they shed a little payroll? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:06:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I highly doubt that. When Price signs a massive multiyear deal I don't expect it'll be with the Rays. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Comment From libbycookie]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:06:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cards are SP rich, yet looking at bud norris....does this mean a trade is looming? A cabrera? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:07:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could just be a question of due diligence. I didn't read much into that personally. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Comment From Tulo]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:07:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see me getting traded next offseason? Cards seem like a good fit. What would it take? Lynn, Kelly, and Jenkins? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:08:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tulo obviously won't be traded this winter. Next winter I won't be surprised if the Rockies consider dealing him. As for a potential return it'll depend on Tulo's health and what kind of year he has. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Comment From Jon E]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:08:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Porcello for Joel Hanrahan would be too light a return for Detroit. Yes/no? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:09 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:09:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think it's a deal that could work for both teams. With high projected arb salaries, neither Porcello nor Hanrahan has particularly high trade value in my view. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Comment From Garry]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:10:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you believe Hiroyuki Nakajima is the answer at SS for the A's? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:10:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hard to say, as I haven't seen him play. But his numbers suggest he'll hit here. Defensively he might not be great, but he'll get the chance to prove he can start at the MLB level. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Comment From Drew48]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:10:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see Rangers really Singing Cody Ross? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:11:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If they're bringing him in to Arlington and dining with him they must have significant interest in him. I wonder if this means they view him as a center fielder.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Comment From JaysFan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:11:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is Dickey the opening day starter or do you slot him between Morrow and Johnson? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:11:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dude won the Cy Young. He'll start Opening Day. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Comment From raymond]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:11:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do u think is the best person for the rangers to sign ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:11:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I do think Bourn would be a fit in Texas. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Comment From jermy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:12:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[which player is more likely to get traded from the tigers, drew smiley or rick porcello? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:12:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[My guess would be Porcello. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Comment From Alex]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:13:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Red Sox done? If not, what do they add? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:13:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think it'd make sense for the Red Sox to add another starting pitcher. And you can never have too many relief arms. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Comment From Andy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:13:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers rumors are swirling again. Will they actually make any moves, or will all of them fall apart like the last few? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:14:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They will make moves, I expect. They're running out of options to an extent, but I think we'll see Daniels & Co. add an arm and a bat. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Comment From craig]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:14:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[will my orioles make some kind of move ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:14:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason for Baltimore, hasn't it? I think the Orioles will and should add a bat before the offseason's up. And I think they should add pitching reinforcements as well. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why do rumors persist about the Angels needing an innings eater.  That would bump Garrett Richards from rotation, and he deserves a shot.  I suggest trading Morales for AA & AAA starting pitching.  What do you think?  Oh, Merry Christmas! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:16:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Richards will get a shot at some point. Few teams get through the year without relying on their number six and seven starters for stretches. So I believe that the Angels need another starter. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you as well! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Comment From Jason Y]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:16:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers just made a trade to create an open spot on their 40 man roster, do you think there will be a corresponding move? Or that something is already planned? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:17:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No indication that anything is imminent. Perhaps they realize they'll need the spot at some point and decided to strike now. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Comment From Mike]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:17:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does Vegas have it right? Are the Jays the favorites to win the WS? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:18:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays look really good. But World Series odds in December are at best a conversation starter/distraction. At worst they're essentially useless. This isn't the NBA where you can project how good a team will look in six or ten months. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Comment From Matt]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:18:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Have you seen a player get DFA'ed more than Mickey Storey in one offseaon? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:19:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eli Whiteside and Sandy Rosario have also bounced around a lot. Teams like these guys and want them in their organizations, but are hesitant to commit 40-man spots to them. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Comment From Ben Cherington]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:19:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Would signing Liriano to a multi year contract fit within this new system? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:20:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hmm, I see Liriano as a one-year deal candidate personally. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Comment From Adler]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:21:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How would you grade the Reds offseason additions? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:21:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I like what the Reds have done. Choo in CF is creative if a little risky. I think this club projects as one of  the best teams in the NL for 2013. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Comment From bearlychi69]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:21:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[should E. Jackson sign with the rangers or the cubs? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:21:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's up to him! I imagine it'll come down to the money, as it so often does. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Comment From Astros4life]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:22:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Did signing pena rule out a lance berkman return? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:22:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Publicly the Astros are saying they'd still consider adding Berkman. On the right low-risk deal he could be a fit. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Comment From Hut]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:22:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What are the Chances of rangers trading for price? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:23:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It doesn't sound like the Rays will be trading Price this winter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Comment From Brewcrew fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:23:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With how rosters stand today, who will be the most improved team this year, and who will drop in the standings> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:23:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays are the most improved team in my view. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Comment From Adam LaRoche]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:23:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's most likely to give me 3 years? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:24:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good question. No team comes to mind. I won't be surprised if LaRoche simply accepts Washington's two-year offer. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Comment From B Dubz]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:24:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Correia the worst FA signing so far this year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:24:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No. I didn't like that deal for the team, but the Dodgers guaranteed Brandon League more than twice as much. For me that was the worst deal of the winter (from a team perspective). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Comment From Patrick]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:25:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whats the latest with the Braves. Trumbo, Upton, Stanton? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:25:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I won't be surprised if all three of those players stay put this winter. Buster Olney suggested today that the Braves would be OK having Prado play LF and 3B with Juan Francisco facing RHPs as a part-time 3B and Reed Johnson facing LHPs as a part-time LF. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:26:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Yankees still players for Swisher? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:26:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doesn't sound like they really ever were. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Comment From Mike]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:26:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When does Wil Myers make his MLB debut? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:26:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm guessing late April/early May of 2013. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Comment From Dfa]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:27:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cousins also bounced around waivers ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:27:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good point. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:27:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is Krod done ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:28:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nah, he'll be able to find a job. I expect we'll see a lot of modest one-year deals for relievers in January (at which point many of those relievers will inevitably be compared to Brandon League). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Comment From Darryl in Frisco]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:28:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do you think of the Hamilton signing? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:28:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I like it for the Angels and I like it for Hamilton. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Comment From Zach]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:28:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When will the Pirates finally do something big? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:29:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey, they already outbid the Yankees on one free agent :)<br/><br/>I expect they'll continue working to add starting pitching in the weeks ahead. hard to say precisely when. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Comment From Big E]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:29:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's up with Napoli? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:30:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cherington said they're resolving a deal (presumably the pending agreement with Napoli). Other than that we don't know much. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Comment From Tony]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Ethier be moved? would yanks or texas bite on him? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It sounds like the Dodgers intend to keep him. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:31:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think baseball should implement a salary cap to benefit smaller market teams such as Tampa and Miami? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:31:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, the biggest effect of having a (presumably low) salary cap is to transfer money from the players to the owners. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:32:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What would the Angels need to give up to get Moore from the Rays? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:32:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'd be stunned to see Moore moved. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Comment From b dubz]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:32:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who would you rather have--Marcum or E Jax? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:32:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jackson. More likely to give you 200 IP of solid production in my view. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Comment From @CarlButtsMLB]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:33:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Which 90 loss team has the best chance of finishing .500 or better in 2013? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:34:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good question. For me it's definitely Boston. The Royals are next. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Comment From Robbie]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:34:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think the Royals are done with their offseason moves? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:34:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We've seen the headliners. They could add an outfielder before Spring Training, someone to compete with/complement Francoeur. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Comment From Patrick]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:35:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[marlins under over 40 wins ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:35:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Over. No team in MLB looks like a 122-loss team. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Comment From RAJ]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:36:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who will be in the Opening Day outfield for the Phillies? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:36:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Revere for sure. Maybe Ruf, maybe Brown. Maybe a newcomer. I don't think Amaro is done yet. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Comment From Josh S]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:36:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could the Phillies come out of nowhere and sign Bourn? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:37:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To me it seems possible. Not likely, but one possibility if the price is right. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Comment From Billy Beane]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:37:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Am i the sexiest GM in baseball?  Also, am i done signing FAs? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:38:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Those quotes were great, weren't they? I really enjoyed that.<br/><br/>I can see the A's adding pitching depth or an infielder, but I find minor league deals more likely. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Comment From N Colletti]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:38:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If I could have had A Sanchez for 90, Why did I sign Greinke for 144? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:38:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greinke's the better pitcher. And the Dodgers are less concerned about costs than any team. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Comment From Bob]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:39:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doesn't Gavin Floyd to Texas for Mike Olt make sense? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:39:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, not for the Rangers. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Comment From John Daniels]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:39:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What in the hell am I doing? Are the Rangers still good next year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:40:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's give the Rangers some time. There's no rule saying you have to make your upgrades in the first half of the winter! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Comment From Dreaming of Spring]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:40:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are you attending any spring training games this year? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:40:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hope so. To be determined though. Can't wait for baseball to be back. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Comment From Frank Wrench]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:42:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When does the wave of second tier signings start and who is the first to go? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:42:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The second wave usually happens in January, once most of the top players have signed. That continues through Spring Training. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Comment From Jeter]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:43:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Granderson a yankee in 2013? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:43:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect he'll be back in New York, yes. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Comment From :Þ]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:43:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could Swisher really get $100 MM? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:43:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I really doubt that at this point. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Comment From Lorne]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:43:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think the Blue jays gave up too much in the Dickie trade? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:44:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They gave up more than I thought they would, but Dickey is the defending Cy Young winner and they signed him to a reasonable deal. I like this move for Toronto. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Comment From bb]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:44:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[you think the d-backs would trade kubal for mike olt? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:45:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see why they wouldn't. Texas wouldn't make that deal in my view. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Comment From Adge]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:45:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.A. Happ for Kendrys Morales, who hangs up? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:45:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Angels. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Comment From Patrick]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:45:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[is michael young a HOF? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:46:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not for me, no. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Comment From Ned Colletti]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:46:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why did I sign Schumaker? Will I still try to get a right-handed 4th OF? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:47:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I like that deal for the Dodgers. Schumaker is a useful, affordable player. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Comment From Suffering Ms fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:47:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can the Mariners sign anybody other than Jason Bay? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:47:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, and I expect they will. The Mariners might have to wait for some free agents though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Comment From Yikes]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:48:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Poor Astros.  Over/under 110 losses? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:49:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think they look like a 110 loss team right now.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Comment From Patrick]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:49:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[who will win more games Red Sox or Royals? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:49:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox look like the stronger team to me now. But this could go either way. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Comment From 84 Tigers]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:49:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is Trammell a HOF'r? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:49:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For me, yes. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Comment From Ben]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:49:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will the Dodgers be able to afford a Kershaw extension? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:49:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They've been able to afford everything else. So yes. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:50:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time for a few more... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Comment From Patrick]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:50:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[has damon retired yet? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:50:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, he's still out there. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Comment From Dave]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:51:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thoughts on the Stephen Drew signing? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:52:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I like it for Boston. Drew offers the upside of an above-average shortstop. And he gets a substantial guarantee and the chance to re-establish his value, so I like the deal for both sides. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Comment From Chris]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:52:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why wont you answer my questions? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:52:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thousands of questions come in, and I don't have time to answer them all. Thanks for reading! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Comment From Strake]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:53:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chances Cano gets an extension with the Yanks? I say 50% ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:53:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I say less than that... maybe 5% I would guess. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Comment From Bryan Colwell]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:53:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who would you rather have? Stephen Drew or Nakajima? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:53:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Drew. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Comment From Liam Uk]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:54:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you were the redsox GM would you trade ellsbury? What would you expect in return ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:54:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'd keep him and let 2013 play out. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Comment From Cashman]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:54:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[trade Cano to the Dodgers? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:54:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not happening. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Comment From pattywack]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:54:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[who will claim the 5th spot in the rotation for the nationals? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect Haren and Detwiler to round out the Nationals' rotation. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Comment From Patrick]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:55:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[best player ever? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:55:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Babe Ruth. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Comment From Notorious]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:55:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Next free agent to sign. Best guess. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:55:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Swisher. Just a guess. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Comment From Mo Vaughn]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:56:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chances I beat you in the 40 yard dash? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:57:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not happening. I would win. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:57:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks for chatting everyone! I'll be off next week, but back at it in the New Year. Happy holidays and thanks to everyone who's been reading these chats this year. It's a lot of fun. ]]></description></item>
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