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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Comment From T.C.]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:02:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If/When the Mets put David Wright on the trading block, do you see the Dodgers going after him? And what would a potential prospect package look like? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:03:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First things first... it sounds like he and the Mets are working hard toward a new deal. But if they don't work something out, then the Dodgers would be a great fit. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Comment From Jordan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:03:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any chance Justin Upton gets traded to Atlanta? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:03:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For now it sounds as though the Braves are focused on center fielders, including Justin's older brother. But if that doesn't materialize, I can see the Diamondbacks sending him to Atlanta. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Comment From Dodgers fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:03:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the Dodgers sign Greinke? If so are they favorite to win West? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:04:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think they're the most likely destination for Greinke at this point. They have the need and the money. Plus, the Angels are reportedly backing off of Greinke at this point (though they need him too in my view). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Comment From Tim]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:05:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GM Byrnes has indicated that the Padres are looking for two SPs- one through a trade and one in FA. Who do you think the Padres are likely targeting in a trade? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:06:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect the Padres are playing the waiting game to an extent. I wonder if they might inquire on pitchers like Brett Anderson, Ubaldo Jimenez and Rick Porcello in trade talks (my speculation). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Comment From Dexter Fowler]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:06:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do I stay put or end up somewhere else? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:06:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think it's likely Fowler stays put. He's clearly drawing trade interest, and would be a fit in Atlanta and other places. But ultimately he's quite a valuable player and the Rockies might prefer to attempt to lock him up long-term. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Comment From Rat]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:07:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Fran getting Ellsbury? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:07:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect Ellsbury to stay put this winter. If the Red Sox do move him then the Giants would be one potential fit for sure. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Comment From Tom]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:07:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What happens if the Dodgers have a $400 million payroll by 2014? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:07:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Haha... it is funny to consider, but that is not happening. Even $250MM is hard to imagine. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Comment From Hendo]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:08:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Bauer going anywhere soon?  Any guess what the asking price is? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:09 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:09:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will listen on basically all of their players, Bauer included. But these things can be overblown at times. I think a pitcher with his kind of upside who still has so many years of big league control is going to be tough to part with. Teams will be interested if the Diamondbacks are indeed serious about trading him though. The Rockies, for one, would have to inquire. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:09 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:09:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you were the GM of the Giants who would you be going after in free agency or on the trade market? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:10:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scutaro is a fit at second base, so I would like to see them bring him back. As for center field, I'd be interested in players such as B.J. Upton, Bourn, Ellsbury, Fowler and Josh Hamilton (though whether Hamilton is a center fielder going forward is debatable). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Comment From Matt]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:12:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see the Rockies getting any real pitching help this year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:13:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They have to. There's no way they can start the 2013 season without having added to their pitching staff in a meaningful way. That Jeff Francis led the team with 113 innings says a lot about how much uncertainty exists on that staff. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Comment From Waffles]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:13:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any chance dodgers go after Brian wilson ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:13:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There have been some tweets today suggesting the Dodgers would indeed be a fit for Wilson if the Giants non-tender him. That said, I don't expect the Giants to offer him arbitration. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could the WS champs be the dark horse for Hamilton if Pagan signs elsewhere? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:16:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I do think the Giants could be a dark horse for Hamilton. Ultimately there's no easy spot where you say 'that's where Hamilton is going.' So that means there's room for an unexpected suitor to emerge and win the bidding. Greinke, on the other hand, seems like an obvious fit for teams like the Dodgers, Angels and Rangers. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Comment From Patrick]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:16:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the rockies trade the best SS in the game? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:16:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think Tulo will be staying put. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Comment From Toronto Blue Jays]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:17:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is Tim Lincecum an "Untouchable" ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:17:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, but I don't expect Lincecum will be traded either. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Comment From Gibby]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:17:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the DBACKS get off to a slow start next year will I be looking for work? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:17:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I doubt it. That said managerial firings are pretty difficult to predict, especially this far in advance. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Comment From Carlos]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:18:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When do you think to FA will start to sign? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:19:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's just say our free agent list will look much different next Wednesday than it does now. The Winter Meetings are always pretty wild. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Comment From Rob]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:19:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Poll q - what do Giants do w Brian Wilson?  Tender, non-tender, release, re-sign to lower base? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:19:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's see what everyone thinks. My expectation: non-tender. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Comment From Hunter]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:20:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[D-Backs get Asdruble Cabrera from the Indians. Who else do we get, and who do we lose? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:20:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians would want young pitching, presumably. So these two clubs actually match up reasonably well in that sense. Seems like a deal that could be an option for these clubs. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Comment From Marver]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:21:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Isn't now the time to extend Headley? If he repeats 2012 in 2013, he'll be priced out of SD; hence, an extension now keeps him in SD and makes him a potential bargain. Thoughts? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:22:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I would probably wait another season and see if he can do it again. However, like you say, the Padres wouldn't be able to sign him long-term a year from now if he repeats his 2012 numbers. So it's a risk. I would just be quite cautious about any long-term deals with such a small payroll. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Comment From Adrian]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:22:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What is the record for most players recently DFA'd traded in one day? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:22:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Haha we might be approaching it! That was a busy couple of hours! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Comment From Evan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:23:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Bauer, or one of the dodgers pitchers (lilly, harrang), for Jp arencibia? do any teams in the nl west match up with the jays for JPA? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:23:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona wouldn't make that trade. And the Blue Jays wouldn't trade Arencibia for Harang or Lilly. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Comment From Go BoSox]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:23:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will the GIants go for Jose Valverde? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:24:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I doubt they'd have interest beyond a low commitment one-year deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Comment From Dodger fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:24:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do you think the final standings for this division will be? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:24:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No clue. Rosters will look so different on Opening Day, let alone next October. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Comment From steve]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:25:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen drew to the dodgers on a 1 year deal make sense? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:25:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's an interesting possibility. Then you move Hanley to third and have Cruz coming in off of the bench. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Comment From Nick]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:26:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the Giants consider trading Brandon Belt this offseason? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:26:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think they would in the right move. But he adds value and I don't think they'd be looking to move him by any means. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Comment From Dodgers]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:27:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If we're adding Greinke, who are we trading? Where? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:28:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could be one of a number of pitchers. Maybe Harang, Capuano Lilly or even Beckett would be moved. I don't think they'd have trouble finding takers for those pitchers at all, but they wouldn't get much in return. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Comment From Sfman]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:28:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the giants try and grab Ichiro cheap? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:28:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think that'd be a good idea, even though Ichiro is in decline. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Comment From Tyler]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:29:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any chance that the bearded one comes back to san francisco if he gets non-tendered ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:29:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure, there's always a chance. But the Giants would have to bid competitively for that to happen and they may decide it's not worth the cash. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Comment From M]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:29:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Which NL West team was the biggest surprise in 2012? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:29:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dodgers, simply for their spending. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Comment From BJ Upton]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's up with Justin and Elvis? Are TX and AZ still dancing or completely broken up? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:30:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It sure seems like a possible fit. At this stage in the offseason, teams are weighing many different possibilities at once. After a few more deals are completed and the market becomes clearer the Diamondbacks and Rangers could definitely re-start trade talks. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Comment From Henry L]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:31:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Isn't Michael Bourn a good fit in Arizona? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:31:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not in my opinion. They aren't expected to be a serious bidder on the free agent center fielders available. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Comment From Superman]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:32:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's the most valuable trade chip in the NL West? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:32:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posey I am thinking. Kershaw maybe? Tulo if he were healthy... Headley and Upton are up there. Good question. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Comment From Rusty]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:33:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Should the dodgers sign Clayton Kershaw to a long term dealing before making any commitments to any  high price free agent ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:34:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think if you want to sign a free agent you probably want to work aggressively on that front for the coming month, so that would be the first priority. Then you can extend your own players, like Kershaw. So I'd go free agency first and extension for Kershaw second. It won't be cheap but hey, the Dodgers are pretty loaded! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Comment From Dodgers  4ever]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:34:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will the dodgers sign RYU? Will they still sign ryu if they sign Grienke? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect the Dodgers to work out an agreement with Ryu. And I don't think that pursuit will be tied to their interest in Greinke and other free agents like Anibal Sanchez and Kyle Lohse. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Comment From BSabes]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:35:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MLBTR reports that B Wilson doesn't like the idea of being non-tendered and signed for less mone (who likes less money?), but do you think he can get more on the open market than the Giants will offer him? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:35:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He won't get $8.5MM in free agency. And I think he'll hit free agency when the Giants non-tender him in two days. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:36:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looks like most of you agree, by the way! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Comment From Adrian]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:36:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dodgers Have Interest In Kyle Lohse. Do you like this? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:37:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think most teams should have interest in Kyle Lohse. He's a good pitcher. But I would be careful about translating that interest into long-term contract offers. I'm not too comfortable with relying on Lohse beyond 2014 to be honest. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Comment From Rusty]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:37:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Should the giants Mike Napoli to play first base? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:38:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see Napoli as a fit with the Giants. Not only do they have a solid first baseman, they have no DH spot and a catcher, Posey, who hits lefties better than he hits righties, just like Napoli. So this is not a fit at all in my view. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Comment From Jon]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:38:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can you see Stanton in SF if he demands to be traded after everything that has happened? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can see him in San Francisco, sure... but not yet. I just don't think the Marlins will trade him this winter. Remember, Stanton is still making close to the MLB minimum. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Comment From Sfman]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:39:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Belt & Lincecum for Stanton? That possible at all? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:39:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, because the Marlins wouldn't want to pay Lincecum's salary. Not happening. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Comment From Alex Dotaon]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:39:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any big moves for the Rockies this offseason ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:39:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think they'll sign some pitchers but I think that will be the extent of their big moves. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Comment From Larry]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:39:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think the Padres will finish above .500? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:40:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If I had to guess now I would say no. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Comment From Ivan from Croatia]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:40:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Giants going to lock Posey up long term this winter? What's the type of the contract he could get? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:41:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, I think they'll look to lock him up. He has a case for a deal worth $85MM. Maybe more... $100MM isn't out of reach.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Comment From steve]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:41:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[what assets can the Rockies afford to trade for pitching ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:41:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An outfielder (Cuddyer/Colvin/Fowler) or maybe a young infielder. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Comment From Jay]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:42:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Barry Bonds go into the HOF? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:42:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not this year in my opinion. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Comment From Richamania]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:42:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any news on negotiations with the Korean pitcher and the Dodgers? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:42:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nothing recent on Ryu. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Comment From TJ2x]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:42:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does the Ryan Madsen deal give the Giants/B Wilson camp a market deal to work with or is the second TJ surgery just too much of an uncertainty still? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:42:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, I think Madson's deal will provide context for both Wilson and Joakim Soria. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Comment From Richamania]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:43:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see Figgins as a option for third in LA? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:43:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No. A minor league invite guy at most. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Comment From Gordon]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:44:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You see Padres possibly going after Brennan Boesch as a possible buy low candidate? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:44:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Interesting thought. I don't think he's worth his projected arb salary of $2.1MM though. But maybe if he's non-tendered they could sign him for less. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Comment From Zack]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:45:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What would it take for Stanton to come to Los Angeles? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:45:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Like I said before I think we should assume he is simply not being traded this winter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Comment From Rusty]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:45:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What team would be a good fit for Daisuke Matsuzaka? What teams are interested in him? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:46:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Padres could give him a look. Big park and a low-pressure environment. If he bounces back anywhere, San Diego seems like a decent candidate. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Comment From Ben]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:46:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Big fan of the division specific chats.  Great idea!  Do you think the Dodgers stick with Cruz? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:47:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks! They're fun to host and they're working out well so far. <br/><br/>I think the Dodgers are prepared to stick with Cruz, but I expect them to look around pretty seriously for other help. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Comment From Christian]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:47:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think the Rockies would trade Carlos Gonzalez for any of the Mariners pitching prospects? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:47:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see CarGo being moved this winter. As regular readers of these chats could tell you I have certainly been wrong before, but I think he remains with the Rockies. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Comment From Ryan333]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:47:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's the favorite(in your opinion) in the NL west ? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:48:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well I think the defending World Series champions have earned that distinction. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Comment From Larry]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:48:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[whats holding up the giants and scutro deal ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:48:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no deal in place, as far as I know. Scutaro is a free agent so presumably he is talking to other teams. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Comment From Matt]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:49:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What are the odds of the Giants offering Pence a long term deal, or do you see them tendering a one year deal and seeing what happens? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:49:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think a three-year deal in the $30MM range might work for everyone. But then again when Pence sees other outfielders signing for big dollars, he might prefer the idea of hitting free agency. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:49:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time for a few more... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Comment From Larry]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:49:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who would get the better end of a Jedd Gyorko for Justin Upton swap? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:49:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'd rather have Upton. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Comment From Joe Saunders]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:50:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do I wind up back in Arizona like I did last year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:50:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It does seem possible, since they'd like to add an experienced starter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Comment From Tyler]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:50:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What kind of return could the D-backs get on Jason Kubel? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:51:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think the Diamondbacks will be helped out when outfielders like Swisher start signing long-term deals guaranteeing tens of millions. Kubel will look more appealing to teams talking trade at that point. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:51:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Rockies in any trade rumors other than Dexter Fowler? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:51:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cuddyer is also drawing interest, per Troy Renck. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Comment From Ray]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:51:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You think Dodgers still see Ethier trade as legitimate possibility..? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:52:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect him to stay put. I mean he signed his extension a matter of months ago. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Comment From Jon]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:52:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[And to go off Larry's question, any movement on the Pagan front and SF? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:52:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last we heard the Giants are hesitant to commit for as many years as Pagan seeks. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Comment From Slidin Bill]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:53:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you have a HOF vote? if not...would you vote for any of the steroid-implicated players? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:53:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't. But I would vote for them. Pete Abraham explained his reasoning for voting for guys like Bonds today and I agree with him. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:54:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[giants sign swisher to 4 year 48million dollar deal, does that get it done? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:54:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think that'll be enough to get it done in the end. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Comment From Bay]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:54:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Bay in Sanfrancisco? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:54:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hmmm. Maybe on a minor league deal. He definitely has limited leverage now. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Comment From phils]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Headley be trade to the Phillies ? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's definitely a fit for the Phillies. They figure to have interest if talks intensify. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Comment From Sabey Sabster]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:55:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lincecum for Wil Myers. Who hangs up first? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:55:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well the Royals wouldn't make that deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Comment From Dodgers God]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:56:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[how do Giants win it all with limited talent and the Dodgers can't win it all with numerous talent? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:56:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As for the Giants, they do have a lot of talent.<br/><br/>The Dodgers have talent but they battled injuries and the lineups they fielded early in the season were really not that impressive. I expect better things in 2013. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Comment From John]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:57:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does Dee Gordon have any trade value? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:57:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Certainly not as much as he had a year ago. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:57:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks for chatting everyone! It was lots of fun and we'll do it again soon. Mike talks AL West tomorrow and Tim talks NL Central on Friday so stop by! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:58:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike will be on at 3 CT tomorrow, by the way. Thanks again! ]]></description></item>
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