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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:02:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone sorry I'm a bit late. Busy day here! What's on your minds today? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:02:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays, by the way, just announced Darren Oliver will return for 2013. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Comment From bill]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:03:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[who hangs up firrst porcello for johnson ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:03:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I dont' see Baltimore making that move. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Comment From Jack Z.]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:04:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Upton trade being shot down, what's next? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:05:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More Upton trade rumors, what else? In all seriousness I do expect the Upton rumors to continue. Those will keep us busy in January, plus Lohse and Bourn rumors. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Comment From Joe]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:05:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Closer for Nats? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:05:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think they spent $14MM per season on Soriano to make him a setup man. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Comment From Danny]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:05:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Indians done signing major league contracts? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:05:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's possible, but I wouldn't be surprised if they added a starter. That could happen with a minor league commitment, though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Comment From Chris H.]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:06:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does signing Colby Rasmus to a one-year deal show a lack of trust in him by the Blue Jays? Could we see him dealt and Anthony Gose called up? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:07:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not at all. Plenty of players and teams go year to year in arbitration all the time. That said, Rasmus' disappointing finish in 2012 could have created some skepticism in Toronto. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Comment From Concerned White Sox Fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:08:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sale for Stanton? Who says no? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:10:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins don't make that trade. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Comment From Brian Cashman]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:11:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What about Cano for Espinosa, Morse, and Storen? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:11:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, I don't see Cano getting traded. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Comment From bob]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:11:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[will the brewers look to add lohse? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:11:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, Doug Melvin has said he's confident in his young arms. I don't expect Lohse's price to drop to the point where Milwaukee would be comfortable. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Comment From Matt]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:12:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phils more likely to add Scott Hairston now? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:12:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He certainly would be a fit, and it doesn't sound like either New York team is close to landing Hairston, so I'll say yes. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Comment From Tim Lincecum]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:14:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well the Giants are talking to me again about a long term contract.  What do I end up getting from them? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way I interpreted Schulman's tweets I got the sense the Giants are open to re-signing him (or potentially extending a qualifying offer) next winter, when Lincecum hits free agency. I didn't interpret the SF Chronicle report to mean that they'd talk extension now. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Comment From Angelfan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:16:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells to anyone?! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:16:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies had some interest, but it doesn't appear that anything is close to happening. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Comment From Scott]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:17:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Cardinals through with trades or signing? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:18:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I still think a Wainwright extension is possible. Other than that I doubt we'll see them do much more than add a utility type (they're apparently looking for a Nick Punto type). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Comment From Matt]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:18:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scherzer for Upton. Who hangs up first? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:19:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think that deal would address the Diamondbacks' needs. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Comment From JPC]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:19:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Morse to the Rays for prospects, make sense? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:19:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I do think that deal would make sense.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Comment From Aaron S]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:19:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Wilson to Motown, your thoughts? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think it'd make sense for both sides. Though I'm not sure the Tigers would be willing to guarantee him a big league deal.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Comment From Reburd]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:20:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lohse coming back to STL on a short term contract? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:20:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I imagine the Cardinals would rather have a compensatory draft pick. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Comment From Sean]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:21:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You are Mike Rizzo... build a trade for Robinson Cano that both sides say yes to. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:21:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's simply not happening in my view. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Comment From ken b]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:21:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami should take the mariners package  for stanton ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:21:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I disagree personally. I think they can enjoy his 2013 production for essentially the league minimum and do even better a year from now. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Comment From Poynter34]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:22:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do you see the rest of the Rangers offseason? Trades or FA's ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:22:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can definitely see it going either way. I don't think they're close to done, and I can see Daniels pursuing a free agent or completing a trade depending on the cost of each move. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Comment From Scott Boras]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:24:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How did I get Soriano 28mil over two years when no one else was bidding? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:25:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Teams like the Dodgers and Tigers were at least lurking, so that helps Boras' leverage. But he does deserve credit for finding $28MM for Soriano at a time that teams are hesitant to a) spend big on relief and b) surrender draft picks. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Comment From Mike Morse]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:25:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where am I playing on Opening Day? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:26:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the American League. Still not sure where though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Comment From Rick]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:26:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since the Mike Napoli contract has not been finalized, can other teams contact him, or is this frowned upon in baseball? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:26:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Other teams can contact him and, according to reports, they have done so. No guarantee he signs with Boston now per reports. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Comment From Jindoclese]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:26:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since Oliver re-upped, will the Jays still go for more real bullpen help? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:27:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can imagine them adding one more low-cost RH arm. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Comment From John Mozielok]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:28:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do I offer Waino 6/114M (19 per) and hope he takes it or do I have to go to 6/126(21 per)? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:28:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think the Cardinals will have to spend at that level to land Wainwright, though I could be wrong. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Comment From Red Sox Fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:28:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After seeing what guys on one-year deals, like Dickey and Choo, are bringing in trades, is there any reason for the Red Sox not to pull the trigger on an Ellsbury deal? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:29:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes. While Choo and Dickey had excellent, healthy seasons in 2012 Ellsbury didn't. This would affect his trade value considerably. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Comment From Poynter34]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:29:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What names FA or Trades to you see ending up with Rangers? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:30:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think Upton, Bourn and Lohse could all be options for the Rangers. It's just really hard to say whether there will be an alignment in terms of asking prices and what Texas is willing to pay. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Comment From David Price]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where am I playing by the end of 2015? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:31:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I highly doubt it'll be for the Rays. The Rangers seem like on possible fit, but you can bet that 10-20 other teams will check in if Price is really available a year from now. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Comment From PT Writer Position]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:31:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Did you guys end up making a selection? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:31:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Still in the process of going through applications, so no, not yet. Thanks to all who applied! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Comment From Louis]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:32:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Made a bet that the Cubs would not win 76 or more games in either of the next two years. Did I make a mistake? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:32:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think they'll win more than 76 at least once in 2013-14 personally. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Comment From D]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:32:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Would you like to see the DH in both leagues? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:32:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, I like seeing pitchers hit. I grew up watching more AL than NL, so pitchers hitting is pretty novel for me. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Comment From Justin Upton]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:33:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will I be standing with my brother, BJ, in the Braves outfield on Opening Day? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:33:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's definitely a possibility. I think it'd be a really nice move for the Braves and others do as well. ESPN.com's Buster Olney suggested today that the Braves could end up trading for Upton. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Comment From Frank Wren]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:34:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who is going to be this years "Mike Trout"? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:34:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there was a Mike Trout every year it wouldn't be that remarkable. The odds say it's overwhelmingly likely that there won't be a Mike Trout this year. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Comment From dan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[did you hit your rangers question quota yet? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:36:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no quota! I'm going to talk lots about teams like the Nationals and Rangers since there's more intrigue/action with those teams than with a club like the Dodgers at this stage. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Comment From John]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:36:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Cubs trade Soriano? Who would be trade partners, and what's the likely return? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:37:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies jump out as a possible fit. Other teams could pursue Soriano if they don't like the DH options available in free agency. I imagine the Cubs would either get a decent but not great prospect or salary relief if they made a deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:37:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When do you think we'll see a female GM or Manager? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:38:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good question. Kim Ng of MLB was part of the GM Candidates series we ran in 2011, and has been viewed as a GM candidate for a while. It won't be surprising if she becomes a GM at some point. As for field managers, I don't know of any female candidates for jobs in the near future. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Comment From Wade Warren]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:39:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[how about the Orioles? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:39:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm surprised the Orioles haven't done more this winter. Not that the winter is over, but I expected them to find a way to add a bat and deepen their pitching staff. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Comment From john]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could Delmon young end up a Astro? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:40:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I won't be surprised if the Astros sign a DH, and Young could appeal to Houston at the right price. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Comment From Wade Warren]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:40:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[morse for the Orioles? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:40:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, I do think he's a fit in Baltimore. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Comment From Adam]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:41:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the Nationals make the Soriano deal to help Strasburg with his innings? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:43:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think the two are related. I expect they made the move because they want a stronger bullpen. Soriano will improve their bullpen, though the deal is certainly not a bargain from a team standpoint. That said, I'm fine with the move for the Nationals. They are trying to win now, and Soriano should help them. Plus, the draft pick they lose was a relatively late one. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Comment From Rays fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:43:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where does Bourn go ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:44:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To me it really is a mystery. The Rangers, Mariners, Cubs and Braves seem like possible fits. Really though none of those fits seem ideal. We'll see if Boras can come up with a decent deal here. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Comment From PJ]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:45:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lohse to Pittsburgh? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:46:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a connection I've wondered about. I mean if the Liriano deal falls through it could be a match that works. That said, free agents typically target teams they view as winners. No disrespect to the Pirates, but they have obviously struggled in recent years. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:46:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bourn to the White Sox? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:47:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I've wondered about that possibility as well, and mentioned it here:<br/><a href="http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/12/potential-suitors-for-michael-bourn.html" target="_blank" >http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/12/potential-suitors-for-michael-bourn.html</a> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Comment From GMDM]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:47:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can the Royals be a dark horse for the playoffs this year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:47:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think that's a safe way of looking at the Royals entering the 2013 season. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Comment From PJ]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:47:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any chance the Tigers could be in on Bourne? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:47:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I highly doubt that. If anything I see the Tigers adding relief help or a right-handed hitting part-time outfielder. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Comment From Houston]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:48:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Didn't we already cover our DH when we signed Carlos Pena? Not sure why there are reports of interest in guys like Hafner and Young. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:48:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[My thinking is that Brett Wallace may not have an iron grip on the first base job and Pena could move to first if Houston finds the right DH out there. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Comment From Franconna]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:49:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You excited to read my book? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:50:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm surprised he's releasing it now, given that he's an American League rival of the Red Sox with Cleveland. The timing would have made more sense last year in my view. I'm interested to know the highlights. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Comment From Hank]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[how about Lohse to the Angels ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:50:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seems possible. I imagine his price would have to be reasonable for the Angels to be seriously involved. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:51:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wow... so far 96% of you like the deal for Soriano. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Comment From Chris]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:51:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I read that the braves may take a "file and Trial" strategy this arbitration season.  What could the benefits of that be? The compromise seems better to me. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:52:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The effect is that the sides are likely to file closer together. If they know they can negotiate a deal before a hearing, they could file far apart with the expectation of meeting in the middle. If no such negotiations will take place, the sides need to file at a number they can defend in a hearing. Changes the tenor of the talks. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:52:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How would you grade Boras and the deal he for Soriano from the Nats? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:53:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Comment From Edwin]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:53:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see minn twins signing saunders? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:53:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They've had interest in him for a while. It could be a fit, but other clubs are also interested in Saunders (not the Padres, but the Orioles and others have been linked to him). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Comment From Chris K]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:53:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[what is it going to take to lure quality hitters to the Mariners? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:54:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The usual: some combination of winning and money (though probably not in that order). In Seattle's case it'd help if the dimension changes at Safeco add offense in 2013. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Comment From Matt]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays dark horse candidate for Hairston? He could play LF- ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Interesting idea. I haven't seen them connected to him, but it does make a certain amount of sense. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Comment From [T]]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:55:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are there any good LH relievers left in free agency? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:56:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No one jumps off the page...<br/><br/><a href="http://transactions.mlbtraderumors.com/widget/free-agent-signings&link=true&widget=true&YEAR=2012&freeAgent_position_Type_ID=12&freeAgent_year_constraint=1&freeAgent_amount_constraint=1&freeAgent_signingStatus=UN" target="_blank" >http://transactions.mlbtraderumors.com/widget/free-agent-signings&link=true&widget=true&YEAR=2012&freeAgent_position_Type_ID=12&freeAgent_year_constraint=1&freeAgent_amount_constraint=1&freeAgent_signingStatus=UN</a> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Comment From Rudolf Valentino]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:56:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How many questions have you received today? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:56:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Haven't counted, but it's usually a few thousand. Thanks to all of you who sent them in. I have time for two or three more. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Comment From PJ]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:56:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where is Papa Grande going? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:57:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not sure, but it's looking more and more like a modest one-year deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Comment From Tom G]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:57:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What major league signings do the mets make this offseason? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:57:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect they'll sign a starter to an MLB deal. Maybe an outfielder, though it doesn't seem like they're willing to bid aggressively on Hairston. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Comment From Boby de v]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:58:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the mariners done ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:58:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I doubt it. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Comment From Gob]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:58:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcum's a perfect fit in San Diego on a one-year deal, right? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:59 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:59:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They're apparently not in on him, which surprised me. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:59 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:59:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks for chatting everyone! We'll do it again next week. ]]></description></item>
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