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                    <title><![CDATA[2:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:52:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone. No Hall of Famers, but lots to discuss all the same. There's the LaRoche/Morse news, Berkman joining the Rangers and the latest rumors. Plus whatever else is on your mind... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:01 Comment From John]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:01:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What are the chances that the Tigers can obtain Hardy? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:02:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To me this doesn't make tons of sense if the Tigers aren't trading Peralta in a separate move. I mean having two good but not great right-handed hitting shortstops on the roster seems redundant to me. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Comment From Shamrockin]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:02:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Worse decision to turn down qualifying offer. Soriano or bourn? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:03:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bourn definitely made the right call. Soriano might end up regretting that decision, but I still expect him to get more than $13.3MM in guaranteed money. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Comment From Matt?]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:03:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Rays the best fit for Morse? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:03:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rays, Indians and Orioles all strike me as very good fits. The Yankees, too. I do expect the Nationals to trade Morse. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:04:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whats up with the Liriano situation? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:04:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The deal is in limbo because he hasn't passed his physical due to a recent (non-pitching) arm injury. It sounds like it could go either way. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Comment From orlando]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:05:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[where will kyle lohse end up? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:06:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I really don't know. I can see the Rangers getting involved. If his price dips enough it's anyone's guess. I do think Jeff Sullivan made a good point at FanGraphs this week, explaining that Lohse offers a lot as a ballplayer. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Comment From Matt S]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:06:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think Berkman's contract was a result of offseason overpay or is he truly worth $10 million? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:06:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Berkman's 2012 season wasn't worth anything close to $12MM. But his 2011 season was, and the Rangers apparently believe his 2013 season could be. This is about what Berkman can be despite his injuries and age. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Comment From Eric]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:07:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More depressing club to be a fan of in 2013 only - Twins or Astros? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:07:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros. I expect the Twins will win more games than Houston next year. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Comment From OtisRedding]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:07:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will the Orioles do anything this offseason? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:08:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I still think they'll find a way to add a starter and another bat. They still have five weeks before Spring Training. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Comment From Paul Martin]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:08:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Seattle sign a free agent starting pitcher?  I wanted Joe Saunders but they don't seem to be interested... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:08:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They could also trade for a pitcher, such as one of the Dodgers' surplus starters. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Comment From Rob]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:08:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is the no trade clause the only thing stopping the Mariners from getting Upton? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:09 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:09:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect they could work around his no-trade clause if the Mariners and Diamondbacks could agree on the framework of a deal. Those clauses are often in place simply to provide the player with leverage. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:09 Comment From RA Dickey]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:09:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Did you have fun at my presser?  Did you ask me any questions?  Also, how awesome am I? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:10:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dickey intro news conference was enjoyable, since Dickey is quite well-spoken and thoughtful. It's always good to get some baseball events in even mid-winter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Comment From Adam]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:10:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Biggest overpay FA signing so far?  Biggest underpay? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:11:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For me the Brandon League deal remains the biggest overpay of the winter. I really like the Yankees' one-year deals for Kuroda, Rivera and Pettitte. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:11:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who do you think will be elected to the hall of fame next year ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:12:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maddux and Biggio for starters. Personally I hope more players than that make it in. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Comment From Andrew]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:12:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does Giancarlo Stanton get traded before the trade deadline? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:12:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I doubt it. I think the real Stanton rumors get going next winter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Comment From John]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:12:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does Urbina actually provide  any value? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:12:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wouldn't hurt to have him on a minor league deal, but unless he showed really impressive stuff in workouts, I would pass. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Comment From Person]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:13:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When will we find out about the Part-Time job? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:14:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to everyone who applied. We received about 550 applications, and I'm still going through them. I won't get back to most applicants due to the high volume of applications, but I'll get back to some candidates starting this week.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Comment From Dodgers Fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:14:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Dodgers just posturing or is Ethier on the block?  Who could they get for him. ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:14:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It sounds as though the Dodgers are planning to hold onto Ethier and start the season with him in right field. That said, they will listen to offers. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Comment From Daniel]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Globe has the Royals with the 4th best roster in the AL. Seems like a lot of national writers are buying KC stock... legit or a stretch? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I didn't see that, but there's no way I'd say the Royals have the fourth best roster. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Comment From Kelly Johnson]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:15:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do I get signed anywhere? Do I even get a major league deal? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:16:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect Johnson will sign, and I do expect he'll get an MLB deal. Still, I doubt it'll be a substantial guarantee and a minor league deal does seem possible. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Comment From Aaron]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:16:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is Trout playing cf next year or Hamilton? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:16:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could be none of the above, with Bourjos taking center field. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Comment From scott]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:17:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Loshe can't find a deal any chance of a return to the Cards? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:17:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I highly doubt that. Not only do the Cardinals have pitching depth, they won't get a compensatory draft pick if Lohse returns. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Comment From Jeff Frye]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:18:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thoughts on Oliver asking for more $$$ from the Jays halfway through his signed contract? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:19:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's certainly within his rights to ask for more money. Yet the Blue Jays don't have to give it to him and, as I said on Twitter earlier this week, I expect MLB would encourage the club not to give in. I doubt the Blue Jays increase their offer. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Comment From jimbo slice]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:19:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cubs over/under: 75 wins ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:20:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think that's a fair over/under. I'll take the under, since their offense doesn't impress me overall and their pitching staff, while improved, has question marks. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Comment From John]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:20:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could Trumbo still be moved? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:20:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I fully expect Trumbo to be the Angels' everyday DH in 2013. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Comment From Cashmoney]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:21:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[what do I do if Phil Hughes has a big year ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:22:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Try to convince him to re-sign in New York a year from now when he hits free agency. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Comment From AL Central]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:23:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Think the Tribe will be any good? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:23:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think the Indians are an improved team heading into the 2013 season. But they lost 94 games last year, and I don't think they're ready to win 94 this coming season. You never know what can happen though, and I think if things break right they could contend. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Comment From Alfonso Soriano]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:24:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Should I develop a taste for cheese steaks? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:24:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I certainly won't be surprised if the Phillies make a trade for Soriano, and I think that's what you're asking! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Comment From John]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:24:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who would you rather have Valverde or Rondon? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:25:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rondon. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Comment From Spikes]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:25:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians over/under 75 wins and Reds over/under 95 wins. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:25:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Over for Cleveland, under for Cincinnati. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Comment From Rockies Pitching Coach]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:25:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Should I go for Brandon Webb, or just stay curled up in the fetal position? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:26:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It sure wouldn't hurt to add Brandon Webb on a minor league deal with some incentives. But the Rockies need to do more than that. They must still add to their pitching staff in my view. Otherwise you need to question the decision making in Denver. They still have time, and I hope for the sake of Rockies fans that they make some additions. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Comment From Kyle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:26:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Delmon Young and Valverde settling for minor league deals? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:27:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I still expect they'll get modest MLB deals. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Comment From John]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:27:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Which rockie will leave colorado first, Tulo or Gonzalez ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:27:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I wouldn't be all that surprised if both are on the trade block next winter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Comment From Paul M]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:27:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Biggest trade left this offseason involves? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:28:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'll play it safe here and say it involves the Arizona Diamondbacks. Justin Upton and Jason Kubel are pretty big names. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Comment From fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:28:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What websites would you say are required daily reading in addition to FG and MLBTR? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's tons of great stuff out there and thanks for including MLBTR in your daily routine. Off the top of my head some others I enjoy are FOX Sports, <a href="http://ESPN.com" target="_blank" >ESPN.com</a>, <a href="http://Sportsnet.ca" target="_blank" >Sportsnet.ca</a>, CBS Sports, the Denver Post, the New York Post, <a href="http://WEEI.com" target="_blank" >WEEI.com</a> the Detroit Free Press and, of course, MLBTR's sister site Hoops Rumors. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Comment From MR.BASEBALL]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DO YOU THINK IT IS FOLISH TO COUNT ON RONDON AS YOUR CLOSER NEVER HAVIN G PITCHED IN THE MAJORS? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:30:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm not saying Rondon is the best the Tigers can do at closer. I'm saying I prefer him to Valverde. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Comment From PATigersFan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:31:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Morse to Detroit?   They are looking for a RH outfielder...  and the Nationals are looking for pitching depth... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:31:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Interesting thought. It would depend on whether teams view Morse as a legitimate outfielder as opposed to a 1B/DH type.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Comment From Rangers fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:31:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is David Murphy an extension candidate and what do you think it would cost to lock him up ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:32:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can see the Rangers looking to lock Murphy up, and if they do I expect it'd be a relatively modest two or three-year deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Comment From PATigersFan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:32:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The limit of 10 votes for HOF will kill the chances of guys like Alan Trammell, will it not? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:33:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It'll hurt just about everyone. Unless you're an inner circle Hall of Famer who hasn't been linked to PEDs (i.e. Maddux), you're in trouble. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Comment From hodges14]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:33:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis d'Arnaud, Zack Wheeler ETAs? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:33:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect they'll contribute in 2013, though if I had to guess now I'd suggest they'll arrive midseason as opposed to on Opening Day. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Comment From 5280]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:34:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Which player has the best value in terms of performance & contract in MLB? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:34:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trout. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Comment From Cody]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:35:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Profar and Olt, will they start the season in the minors? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:36:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect Profar to be at the MLB level, but it's not clear how Olt fits in, so I can see him playing in the minors for at least part of the year. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Comment From dave dry]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:36:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do cards make a deal for a ss before season ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:36:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At this point I doubt they make a major move at SS. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Comment From Patrick]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:37:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ben! I need some major trade action! What's the next big move in baseball? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:37:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stay tuned to MLBTR for the Michael Morse rumors and the Upton/Kubel rumors. I also have a feeling the Rangers could do something else. So there's lots to watch in the next few weeks. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Comment From Ned Colletti]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:38:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a really good move I made to pick up J.P. Howell, right? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:38:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I like the Howell move for the Dodgers, yes. I wonder what the Nationals will do about their left-handed relief. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:38:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Think Cubs trade Garza in ST after proving he is healthy? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:39:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's an interesting dynamic with Garza, since the acquiring team will presumably want the chance to obtain draft pick compensation for him (meaning the team would want to acquire him before the season begins). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Comment From Brent]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:39:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Oliver retires, do you think the Jays will be comfortable with Brett Cecil/Aaron Loup as their only lefty reliever options? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:40:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's also Happ. Anthopoulos said yesterday that he has had some trade talks about possible deals for relievers, and that the talks haven't really progressed. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Comment From mike]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:40:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whats your thoughts on the Braves LF situation? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:41:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They've always said Bourn could be an option at the right price. And there's always the chance they could get Justin Upton to add another right-handed bat to the lineup. I don't get the sense that the Braves are prepared to overspend in either case. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Comment From Ben]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:42:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With LaRoche at first the next two years where is Anthony Rendon going to play? Espinosa's the odd man out right? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:43:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think this is one of those situations where you just let the depth take care of itself. Between injuries, poor performances and trade options, I doubt this will prove to be as pressing an issue as it could in theory. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Comment From Braves void in left]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:43:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will I get filled internally? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:44:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's definitely an option, with Prado switching between third and left. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Comment From Kinh]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:44:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the mariners close to deals ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:45:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not that we've read/heard, but I expect they'll be discussing Morse with the Nationals. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Comment From Cashman]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:45:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Granderson for Medlen? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:45:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see the Braves giving up three years of Medlen for one year of Granderson after the way Medlen finished the 2012 season. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:46:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the Cardinals hold out and wait for Tulo to be avail in a trade? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:47:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I doubt that's their motivation behind leaving SS alone this offseason, but I expect they'd be interested if he becomes available at some point in the next year. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Comment From Son of Wahoo]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:47:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any word on Cuban imports ADiaz and DAlvarez? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:47:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only that many teams are interested and that their workout was postponed until later in the month. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Comment From Joey]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:47:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Ellsbury go to the Rangers? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:48:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I doubt it. I see him staying put in Boston. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Comment From Cmon Man!]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:48:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[are the Mets going to have open tryouts for the public for outfield spots? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:49:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Heh, I don't think they're at that point. I do expect they'll add someone -- Hairston perhaps? -- to the outfield mix by the time Spring Training starts. And other than that it won't be big name players. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Comment From Scott]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:50:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's the best and worst run franchise in baseball? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:51:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd need to have much more inside information than I do to try to answer this question comprehensively, so I'll just point to some telling numbers. Since the 1994 strike the Yankees have made playoff appearances in 17 of 18 seasons. Meanwhile, the Pirates haven't posted a single .500 record. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Comment From Rangers fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:51:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Nelson Cruz be traded? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:51:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I definitely don't see that happening. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Comment From Ben]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:52:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At R.A. Dickey's press conference, Alex A. mentioned that they wanted to keep Josh Thole and Dickey together because of previous success; so does that mean Thole starts opening day over Arencibia? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:52:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That would be my expectation. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Comment From Brian]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:52:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will the Red Sox get the Napoli deal done, in your opinion? WHat are the other options? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:53:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I do think they'll get a deal done. If it was going to fall apart completely that could have happened weeks ago. Clearly the Red Sox maintain some interest regardless of whatever has come up regarding Napoli's hip. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Comment From Son of Wahoo]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:53:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Should MLB allow all draft pks to be traded? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:54:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I definitely think so. It would lead to some really entertaining rumors and it'd make draft day more exciting. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Comment From Christian]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:54:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why is Vernon Wells name coming up in trade rumors? The guy is washed up. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:55:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He has some right-handed power at a time that certain teams are looking for that commodity. But I agree: Wells' best days clearly appear to be behind him. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:55:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time for a few more... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Comment From Jim]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:55:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will the Rangers trade one of their ss this winter? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:56:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It doesn't sound as though that will happen. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:56:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could Morse to the Giants for Mijares and a prospect be a possibility??? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:56:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think the Nationals would want more. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Comment From chuck]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:57:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Kyle Lohse doesn't sign with a team until the next offseason do the cardinals still get to take the draft pick of the team that signs him ? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:58:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lohse isn't waiting until next winter to sign. Even with the draft pick compensation, I imagine his free agent value is at a high point. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Comment From Chris]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:58:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Sele got a HoF vote, does that mean I can too? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:58:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Haha, I was definitely surprised to see Sele made it onto someone's ballot! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:59 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:59:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's it for this week, everyone. Thanks for chatting and we'll talk again next Wednesday. ]]></description></item>
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