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                    <title><![CDATA[2:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:28:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone. Thanks for stopping by. There's lots to discuss this week, with the Blue Jays keeping busy, the Red Sox nearing a deal with Gomes, the Royals signing Guthrie and lots of 40-man moves. Let me know what's on your mind and I'll get to as many questions as I can in the next hour... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Comment From Kyle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:02:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any indication of the money Gomes would be getting? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:02:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nothing so far. If I had to guess I'd put it around $10MM total. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Comment From Robert]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:02:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What are the odds of stephen drew in detroit? Where are the most likely landing places for him? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:02:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers have always liked Drew and they could flip Peralta if they sign another SS, so I view Detroit as a legitimate landing spot for Drew. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Comment From Chone]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:03:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where will I be in 2013? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:03:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once Figgins clears waivers and becomes a free agent I see him signing a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training somewhere. Maybe a club like the Mets would take a chance on him. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Comment From Brandon]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:03:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who do you think is going to sign Zack Greinke.? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think the Dodgers will sign him. They have the need and the money. And, now that he has pitched in Anaheim, they have some confidence that he can handle their market. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Comment From Down with ODouche]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:04:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's the Rockies' best strategy to trade for quality pitchers? Cuddyer? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:05:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Depends on the caliber of pitcher they're hoping to obtain. I don't think Cuddyer has much surplus trade value at this point. He's earning $10.5MM per season for the next two years and while that's not bad, it's not like he's a bargain. If they want a quality young pitcher I think we're talking about Dexter Fowler, as painful as that would be. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Comment From GMDM]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:05:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seattle needs hitting and Kansas City needs pitching, so how about Wil Myers and possibly another prospect for King Felix? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:05:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see the Mariners making that move though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Comment From Greg]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:06:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any trade value for the Giants to deal Meijeres? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:07:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the one hand, he seems like a trade candidate. He's one of three SF lefties at a time that left-handed relief is in demand. Yet most teams allowed him to pass through waivers last summer, so I wonder if he's not a coveted player. I believe he'd have some value, but nothing wild. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Comment From Randy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:07:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where do u see BJ Upton signing? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:07:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Phillies. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Comment From Coker]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:08:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who are the biggest surprises that were left-off 40-man rosters? Anybody worth a look? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:09 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:09:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Danny Valencia, Jim Miller, Mickey Storey all strike me as potentially interesting guys who were/are on waivers ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:09 Comment From Jimmy K]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:09:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers working on anything? What would it take to pry Arencibia from the Blue Jays? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:09 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:09:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A guy like Ogando would have to intrigue the Jays given their interest in adding more pitching. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Comment From GMDM]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thoughts on the Guthrie signing? One year too much? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:11:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think Guthrie's reps at Excel Sports Management deserve credit here. They pushed for a three-year deal and got it, when similar pitchers (maybe Blanton or Saunders) will end up signing for fewer years and a much smaller guarantee. Couldn't have drawn it up much better. <br/><br/>As for the Royals, I think it shows they still must overpay a little to get free agents to sign in KC. The Yankees, on the other hand, have players like Kuroda signing in New York for less money than other clubs offered.<br/><br/>If I were a mid-market team with an average amount of pitching I would have wanted Guthrie for one year and maybe $8MM but not more than that. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Comment From Ben Zobrist]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:11:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any chance i get traded for pitching? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:11:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That'd be pretty shocking. If anything the Rays will trade their pitching for position player help ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Comment From Nate]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:12:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Gomes signing with the Red Sox, does that mean Josh Hamilton is out of the picture? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:12:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think so. The Red Sox definitely need more than one OF this winter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:12:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What is the highest number of comments that MLBTR has had on a post? The Marlins/Jays trade had over 1,100!!!\ ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:13:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good question. I think that 1,100 is one of the most commented ever. I recall the Red Sox posts about Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford also had tons of comments. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Comment From Josh Byrnes]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:13:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How long and for how much should I offer Headley in a contract extension? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:14:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I get the sense that the Padres will wait another year to see if Headley can replicate his 2012 success before offering him a major contract extension. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:14:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[any chance that giants trade hunter pence and yankees neede a right fielder ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:14:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see Pence going anywhere this winter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Comment From AA]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:14:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What would it take to get Roy Halladay? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies, who intend to win in 2012, need Roy Halladay to succeed. He is not going anywhere this winter in my opinion. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Comment From Jim]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see the reds doing anything this winter? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:15:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, I expect they'll add relief help and an outfielder. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Comment From Justin]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:16:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any chance of A.J Pierzynski signing with pirates? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:16:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'd be quite surprised. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Comment From Shaqtus]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:16:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who wins the AL East next year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:16:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's hard enough predicting these things at the end of Spring Training, let along on November 21st! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:17:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By the way for those of you who haven't checked MLBTR in the past couple of minutes, Gomes seeks $3-4MM per season. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Comment From Evan W.]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:17:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think anyone will pick up C. Figgins? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:18:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If he wants to play I expect he'll get another shot. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Comment From Johnny Mo]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:18:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who do you see as a good fit for me at second base? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:19:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think the Cardinals will stick with internal options at second base. Maybe Descalso, maybe Matt Carpenter, maybe even Skip. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Comment From EarlyMorningBoxscore]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:19:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you like Gomes for 2 years? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:19:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At $3-4MM per season for a large market club I have no problem with this deal. If they ask him to face too much right-handed pitching that would be an issue though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Comment From Andy Pettitte]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:20:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Am I going to retire again? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:20:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ESPN reported today that the Yankees are optimistic about the chances he returns for another year. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Comment From Lance Berkman]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:20:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Should I go back to Houston? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:21:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It sounds as though Berkman's salary demands are a little unrealistic. I view him as a guy who could get $4-6MM plus incentives, not David Ortiz money. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Comment From Andy M.]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:21:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Would Detroit sign someone like Joe Blanton or Joe Saunders is they can't resign Sanchez? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:21:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I imagine those two pitchers are considerations for the Tigers. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Comment From j]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:22:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do u see the tiger trading porcello? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:22:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe. We'll have to see if they add another starting pitcher first. But I do think he'd be a fit in Colorado, as I wrote today. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Comment From Matt]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:22:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What could the Tigers get for Peralta? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:22:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not a ton. Maybe a relief prospect or a low level starting pitching prospect. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Comment From Jose Altuve]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:22:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will my double play partner get traded? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:23:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can definitely see Jed Lowrie being traded this winter. The Astros would need a lot for him, but I can see a team meeting Houston's asking price. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Comment From Adrian]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:23:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could you see Berkman and The Rocket on the Astros roster come Opening Day? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:23:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That'd be something, wouldn't it. I'd be surprised but I guess never say never. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:23:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[what do you expect of detroits RF position? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:24:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well Hunter will be in right with Dirks/Garcia/Berry looking like candidates for playing time in LF. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Comment From Andy Pettitte]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:24:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[no go to Philly or Tampa ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:25:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It sounds as though the Yankees are the only team he'd consider. If they don't offer what Pettitte wants salary-wise, Pettitte's reps could float the idea that he'd pitch elsewhere to drive up the bidding though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Comment From Edwin]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:25:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do see the twins trading willingham? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:25:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's possible. He's on a reasonable contract and it's hard to imagine his trade value ever being higher. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Comment From CC]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:26:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Would you like to see the DH in both leagues? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:26:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nope. I love watching NL baseball. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Comment From Craig]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:27:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think the sox are going hard for Nick Swisher? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:27:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I do think Swisher is a fit for the Red Sox. He can play first or the outfield, which would give them some more freedom for the rest of the winter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Comment From Adam]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:27:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Span for Ogando? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:28:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's an interesting one. I wonder if the Twins would think that's enough. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Comment From T Dot]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:28:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More likely scenario...Buck DFA, Arencibia trade, D'Arnaud trade ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:28:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see Buck getting DFAd this offseason. So I'd say an Arencibia trade seems most likely of those options. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Comment From Doug Melvin]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:28:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do I make any big splashes this offseason? Or do I stick to finding a couple bullpen guys? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:29:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think the Brewers will remain relatively quiet. I can see them adding a couple of relievers and some starting pitching depth. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Comment From East Coast Bias]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:30:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the Yankees and Indians match up for a Choo trade? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, I think there's a definite match there. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Comment From Pronk]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hafner to Houston? Would be a good deal for both sides. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:30:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's another deal that could make sense. I think the Astros should have lots of decent options at DH this winter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Comment From AA for Mayor]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:31:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oakland never makes a splash ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:32:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think that's true. They've traded away lots of impact starters (Hudson, Mulder, Gio, Haren) over the years and they have traded for some impact players too (Holliday comes to mind). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Comment From R.A Dickey]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:32:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will i be traded soon? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:32:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The longer the negotiations between the Mets and Dickey go on, the easier I find it is to envision a trade involving Dickey. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:33:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do GMs generally not work on the weekends?  It seems like less happens over the weekends. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:34:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Being a GM is a seven day a week job, but things do slow down on the weekends for them as well. Part of the reason things slow down on the weekend is that there are fewer baseball writers working across the country. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Comment From Twinsforlife]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:34:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Span to Atlanta for what?   I assume twins want at least 1 mlb ready pitcher ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:34:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For sure. I think the Braves would have to deal an MLB-ready starter to obtain someone like Span or Fowler. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Comment From Oakland Splash]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:35:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yoenis Cespedes says hi. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:35:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, there's another one. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:35:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Should the Red Sox get rid of Ellsbury? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:36:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Honestly I think the Red Sox should just wait it out for another year with Ellsbury. An extension would cost too much and a trade wouldn't bring a ton in return. You know the talent is there and you can get a 2014 draft pick if he leaves as a free agent a year from now. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Comment From Die Hard Yanks Fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:37:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phil Hughes for Shin-Soo Choo? Is that possible? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:37:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians wouldn't make that deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Comment From Taylor]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:37:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How soon do you see Greinke signing? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:38:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In general, the top free agents often sign in the first week of December when the Winter Meetings take place. Those free agents like having a team chosen by the time the holidays arrive. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Comment From Mike Nichols]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can you explain guaranteed contacts to me? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:40:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The guaranteed portion of a contract goes to the player regardless of how he performs or whether the clubs chooses to keep him on the roster. Once he signs that deal, he's getting that money.<br/><br/>There can also be non-guaranteed portions of contracts such as incentives and vesting options. Minor league deals are non-guaranteed. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Comment From Mike Stanton]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:40:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do I have to do to get traded and what would it take to get me? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:41:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think the Marlins will trade Stanton, but he's command a huge amount in return given that he's one of the elite young players in baseball. I imagine it'd take multiple top young prospects plus a few other prospects. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Comment From Jake]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:41:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will the Giants do anything?  I check MLBTR all day & the Giants aren't mentioned in anything.  W/ APPROX. 60 MIL coming off the books & 40-50 MIL coming of the next couple years.  Not to mention we sell out every game.  Shouldn't they go after Hamilton? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:42:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I do think Hamilton's a fit in San Francisco. And just because your team is operating quietly doesn't mean they're in line for a slow winter. Sometimes there's something brewing behind the scenes. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Comment From Chris Methods]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:42:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Still wondering where Brian Wilson will be playing next season. Detroit or Cincy maybe? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:42:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Assuming the Giants non-tender him either one of those clubs would be a fit. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Comment From Yoda]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:42:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How much money did the Jays receive from Miami in the 12 player deal? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:42:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[According to reports it was $8MM. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Comment From MLBTR Fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:42:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will anyone from the MLBTR writing staff be attending the Winter Meetings? I'm looking forward to my first experience at the meetings ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:43:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I will be at the meetings and so will Mike Axisa. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Comment From BSabes]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:44:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey Larry B, I'll give Gary Brown, Joe Panik, Hector Sanchez and Eric Surkamp for Giancarlo. What do you think? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:44:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Like I said, I don't think Stanton is going anywhere this year. The Marlins have generally dealt their expensive players and as a pre-arb player, Stanton is as affordable as it gets. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Comment From R and C]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:44:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What team will have their tag used most on MLBTR through the Winter Meetings? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:45:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a good question. I'll say the Yankees since they have so many different needs. Plus there's a large NYC media contingent which means lots of reports about the team. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Comment From Jeff]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:45:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ben, is "Ed Creech" one of the contributors to MLBTR the same Ed Creech that was drafted as a SS and worked in the SF Giants' FO? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:46:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No. Astute of you to notice, but they are completely different. It led to some confusion at first but MLBTR's Creech goes by Edward on the site. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Comment From Nyjer Morgan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:46:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[whose dumb enough take me? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:47:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wouldn't be dumb at all to sign Morgan to a minor league deal. The Mets need outfielders as much as any team. I wonder if they'd take a look. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Comment From tbj]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:47:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you like the Jays hiring of John Gibbons? Were you as surprised as everyone else? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:47:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I was quite surprised. I like the move for the Blue Jays. Gibbons showed signs of being a strong tactical manager in his first stint with the team. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:47:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Would you like to see Mark Cuban own a baseball team? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:49:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No question. He's a personality and that scares off Selig and other owners to an extent, but it'd be fun. I'm too young to have been around for the antics of Ted Turner, Bill Veeck and Charlie Finley, but animated owners make for some entertaining sports news. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Comment From Gordon Beckham]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:49:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do I finally put it together this year or get DFA'd? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:49:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe Beckham doesn't put it together and become an All-Star, but still, it's not as though the bar for offensive numbers at second base has been set that high. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Comment From Adrian]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:50:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Poll? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:50:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's see where Greinke will sign... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:51:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could you see Delmon Young being signed by the Yankees to platoon with Ibanez? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:52:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see that happening. There are only so many roster spots to go around and I think the Yankees would like players with more defensive value if possible (I do think Ibanez is a legit possibility in NY though). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Comment From dee gordan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:52:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[is this a make or break year for me? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:52:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's still hard to say how much playing time Gordon will get with Cruz and Hanley also involved on the left side of the infield. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:53:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time for a few more...<br/> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:53:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who would you rather meet?  Lebron James or Mike Trout? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:53:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron for sure.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:53:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[how much action do you think will be at the winter meetings? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:54:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tons. There always is. It's a great time to be a baseball fan and we'll have 24-hour coverage. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:54:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do the Red Sox see in Jonny Gomes to give him 2 years? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:54:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He hits lefties really well. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Comment From marlins]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:54:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is it possible we are actually a better team now? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:54:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not in my view. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Comment From Cameron Maybin]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:54:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Make or break year for me? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not really. Maybin is a valuable player already signed to a contract extension. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Comment From Jon Daniels]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:55:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any big moves for me? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:55:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You've got to think so. They have big time needs in the outfield and behind the plate. Plus I expect they'll acquire a starter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Comment From yankeesrule27]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:56:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joakim Soria has said he would sign with the Yankees to set-up for Mo. Do you view him as a set-up man or closer? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:56:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For now I view him as injured, but assuming he makes a full recovery I view him as a guy who could certainly close again. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Comment From Brandon]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:56:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What are the angles gonna do this offseason ? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:56:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitching seems to be their biggest need. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Comment From Adrian]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:57:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any guest writing for you on HoopsRumors? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:57:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[None... but Luke Adams has you covered for all the NBA transactions news there is. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Comment From NickB]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:57:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves really in on Hamilton? or are they just waiting around to see if his price goes down? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:57:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well... as I understand it both. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Comment From DODGERS]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:58:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will we sign Ryu? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:58:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect so. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:58:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks for chatting everyone! We'll do it again next week. ]]></description></item>
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