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                    <title><![CDATA[2:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:57:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone -- great to have Spring Training underway again! The Indians and Mariners are making lots of headlines these days. Let me know your questions and I'll get to as many as I can within the hour. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:01 Comment From Tribe fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:01:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think the Indians will get a starting pitcher before the season starts?  If so, who do you think?  It seems to me that with all the money they've been spending, it would be ridiculous not to get a pitcher, 'cause I don't really see them contending without adding one. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:02:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I agree that they could still use a starting pitcher. Their rotation looks shaky and doesn't compare with that of the Tigers. I don't get the sense that they're going to add another pitcher, though -- ESPN's Buster Olney has reported they aren't expected to sign Lohse. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:03:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can you see the Cardinals going anything big this year or next ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:03:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I doubt the Cardinals will do all that much before Opening Day (other than a potential Wainwright deal) but next winter I can see them aggressively pursuing shortstops in trades. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Comment From Frank]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:04:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think GM's ever withhold consummating agreed-upon trades until after season-ticket sales season? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:04:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I doubt it. It'd be tough to persuade the other GM to wait in that scenario. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Comment From Matt S]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:05:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Drew Stubbs for Chris Archer, fair deal right? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:05:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'd rather have Archer. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Comment From Ms Fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:05:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where do you see Shawn Kelley and Mike Carp ending up? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:06:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can see the Red Sox landing Carp based on the report from the Boston Globe that they've considered him internally. As for Kelley, it could be any number of teams. I do think he'll be traded or claimed though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Comment From Kyle Lohse]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:06:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who will I sign with this season?  Will it happen soon? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:07:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no guarantee Lohse will sign soon, but I do expect he'll sign. There are enough teams that could use pitching that he'll draw decent interest, even while attached to draft pick compensation. I can see the Brewers, Nationals, Indians, Orioles, Rangers or Angels getting involved. At this point none of those clubs seem likely though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Comment From Scott Boras/Michael Bourn]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:08:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How would you rate the deal I just pulled off with the Indians? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:10:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think Bourn and Boras did fine. The $48MM guarantee is substantial and it's tough to generate a market for players with such limited power. That said many ranked Bourn above Upton ($75MM) entering the offseason, so it's far from a coup for Boras.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Comment From Jose Valverde]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:11:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I had one shaky year, when and where am i going to sign!?!? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:11:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'd be very hesitant to sign Valverde for more than $1-2MM guaranteed if I were in a front office.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Comment From Ms Fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:12:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where do you see us finishing with all the moves we've made? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:12:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fourth in the AL West. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Comment From Zach]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:12:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chances Will Myers makes the team out of spring training? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:13:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's my expectation that the Rays will hold Myers in the minor leagues for the beginning of the season so as to delay his arrival at the MLB level and limit his service time. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Comment From Don]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:13:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thoughts on GMs not really willing to deal with Boras- like, dislike, indifferent? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:13:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm not aware of any GMs who aren't willing to deal with Boras. I think it'd be bad business to rule out his client base. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Comment From Zach B]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:14:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do you believe the Indians will do with the surplus in the outfield? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:14:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I won't be surprised if they trade Stubbs somewhere. Though some teams are comfortable having 'too many' outfielders (A's for example). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Comment From Luke R.]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What are your AL west projections? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:15:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Angels - Rangers - Athletics - Mariners - Astros ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Comment From Chris]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:16:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why have the Orioles not garnered more criticism? Career years out of numerous players and an almost impossible to duplicate record in 1-run games, shouldn't they have jumped at adding whoever they could before they revert back to form? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:17:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think the Orioles should have done more. This team has issues in the rotation and as you point out it'd be unreasonable to expect similar dominance from the bullpen. I also acknowledge that they have more information on their team than anyone and have made some shrewd decisions in the last year-plus.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Comment From Hunter]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:18:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who makes the 4th and 5th spot in the Indians rotation out of spring training? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:18:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sounds like McAllister plus an open competition for the five spot. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Comment From Chris]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:18:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Which teams are most likely to surprise people (positively, of course)? Do the Brewers have the pitching? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:18:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can see the Indians, Royals, Mariners, Mets, Cubs or Padres surprising people in 2013.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Comment From Matt S]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:19:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do you think of Samardzija reportedly turning down an extension, pretty risky right? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:20:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For most players I would say yes. But Samardzija signed a $10MM deal out of the draft and earned $2.64MM for 2012 and 2013. He already has his first fortune and I understand holding out to see if an even bigger one is possible in a couple of years. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Comment From Doug Melvin]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:21:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can get Kyle Lohse for 2 / 20 but lose a draft pick to my rival, the Cardinals.  Should I make this move? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:21:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I doubt the Brewers could get Lohse for $20/two years. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Comment From Max]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:22:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's gonna be the next position player to sign a big Tulo/Zimmerman-like deal? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:22:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posey comes to mind. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Comment From Terry Harmon]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:23:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think the Mets were used in the Bourn deal? Seems that way to me. Especially since all reports indicated that nobody had asked mlb or an arbitrator to rule on the draft pick issue. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:24:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not at all. The Mets want it known that they were involved in pursuit of Bourn. It suggests to the fan base that they're acting like a big market club and intent on making improvements. If the Mets were 'used' they wouldn't be tweeting about their failed pursuit of Bourn in my view. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Comment From Peter]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:24:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does Kelley alone net the Mariners Rick Porcello? Or would a larger package be needed? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:24:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers wouldn't make that deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Comment From Justin Verlander]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:24:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will I sign my Contract extension with Detroit this spring. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:25:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Judging by the comments Verlander made to FOX Sports' Jon Morosi it sure sounds as though he's intrigued by free agency. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Comment From Phil Hughes]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:25:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is this year my potential breakout year, just in time for FA? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:25:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hughes' career ERA+ is 99. I'm not seeing a breakout pitcher here. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Comment From Troy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:26:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs should sign Samardzija and the end of the season if he is healthy and has good stats ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:26:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm with you on this one. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Comment From Luigi]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:26:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What was the worst signing of the offseason? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:27:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For me it's the Brandon League deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Comment From Brian]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:27:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Dodgers really going to have 8 pitchers this spring? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:28:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I definitely won't be surprised if they deal Capuano or Harang. One reader suggested the Indians might be interested. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Comment From Larry]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:29:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Girardi of course says the Yanks will win 95 games..what do you think ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:30:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I agree that the Yankees have that upside. But Joel Sherman made a good point today, noting in the NY Post that these Yankees have more downside than usual as well. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Comment From Harthan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:31:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a lot of discussion over baseball's first 200 million dollar pitcher, is there anyone in baseball today who you see as baseball's first 300 million dollar player?  (Trout?) ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:31:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trout and Harper could both end up as the first $300MM player in baseball. Stanton would also seem to have a shot at it. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Comment From Jayne]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:31:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees tweeted Rivera has made a decision about his career. What do you think it is? Will he pitch ths year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:32:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[My guess: he will announce he's retiring after the 2013 season.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Comment From Troy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:32:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think the worst signing was Berkman or Youk. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:32:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I disagree with you there. I like both deals since they're relatively low risk moves. Plus the third base market was thin and there's reason to believe Berkman can mash if healthy. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Comment From Tyler]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:33:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Worst signing of the offseason from a players perspective? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:33:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Really good question. I don't have an answer off the top of my head, but I'll brainstorm. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Comment From carpenter]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:33:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[have i pitched mylast game? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:33:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It sure sounds that way. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Comment From Ben Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:34:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that we know that Cleveland had the resources available, would you have preferred pursuing Lohse over Bourn? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:34:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good question. No, I like the Bourn move for them. Signing Bourn does make the Indians markedly better on defense and overall. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Comment From Dave Dombrowski]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is it a good idea to go with Rondon as my closer? Or should I kick the tires on Brian Wilson ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I like the idea of bringing Wilson to Detroit assuming he is reasonably healthy (and maybe that's a dangerous assumption). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Comment From Markie Dubs]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:36:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Worst from a player perspective? Lohse should have taken the $13M qualifying offer from STL? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:37:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I see what you're saying, but I fully expect he'll end up obtaining more than $13.3MM guaranteed. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Comment From Monroe]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:37:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Should the Mariners have waited to extend Felix? Two years is a long time in the life of a pitcher. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:37:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can definitely make the case that they should have waited. But given Felix's youth I am fine with this deal from the team perspective. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Comment From J-son]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:37:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who is the prospect you're most excited to see get called up to the majors in 2013? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:38:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bundy will be fun. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Comment From Elton Juan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:38:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you have a problem with Carpenter not retiring and keeping his 2013 salary? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:39:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not at all. He signed that contract and is entitled to the money as long as he attempts to recover/works and communicates with the Cardinals for the duration of the deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Comment From TH3]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:39:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you know where I can pick up some of the stuff the 7% of your readers are smoking who think the Astros will win the AL West? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:39:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Haha, I am surprised the Astros are getting that much credit as well. There's zero chance they win in my view. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Comment From Matt S]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:39:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What are the rockies going to do with starting pitching? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:40:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm not sure. If they don't add arms, it might be ugly. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Comment From RobR]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:40:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will the Cardinals get insurance to cover Carps loss?  If so, why not use the savings to sign Lohse? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:41:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rosenthal has reported they'll get some relief for Carpenter via insurance. They would not get an additional draft pick if they sign Lohse. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Comment From Anthony]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:41:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Should the angels sign kyle lohse? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:41:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think he'd be a nice addition for the Angels and he wouldn't cost them their top pick. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Comment From Erik]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:41:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you were Frank Wren would you rather have BJ or Bourn in center, current contracts considered? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:42:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good question. Probably Bourn but it's close. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Comment From Shamrockin]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:42:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More trade value next offseason David price or Stanton ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:43:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stanton, but that's mostly a product of his service time; he'll be first time arb eligible next winter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Comment From Lee]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:43:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How does a Super Two player work? Would Trevor Bauer qualify if he makes the club out of spring training? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:43:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/10/super-two-cutoff-to-be-2139.html" target="_blank" >http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/10/super-two-cutoff-to-be-2139.html</a> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Comment From Josh Johnson]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:44:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AA just offered me a 3/55M extension.  Should I sign it? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:44:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I wouldn't take that if I were Johnson and feeling healthy. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Comment From Jeff]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:45:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Francona be a better manager in Cleveland than he was in Boston? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:45:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He was pretty good in Boston as far as I can tell. Two titles isn't bad! ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Comment From GMDM]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:45:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At this point is it possible that Lohse might only sign a one year deal? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:45:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I still expect a multiyear deal for Lohse. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Comment From J-son]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:45:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who among the 2014 free agents has the most to gain from a big 2013 campaign? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:46:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good question. I think Halladay, Carlos Gomez and Tim Lincecum could be considered in that group. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Comment From John G]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:46:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How do you rank the Pirates rotation of Burnett, Rodriguez, McDonald, Liriano, and Karstens with the recently signed Sanchez as proven depth ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:47:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I consider that rotation below average but acceptable with some upside. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Comment From Cards Guy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:47:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe Carpenter should give Gil Meche a call... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:47:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yeah, doing what Meche did was exceptional. Most players don't walk away from that kind of money and for good reason. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Comment From John]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:47:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Lohse goes unsigned into the regular season will he still be tied to a draft pick? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:48:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[My understanding is that he'll be tied to compensation until after the draft takes place in June. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Comment From Ben]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:48:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How would you rank the new CBA? Does teams not getting the additional 1st rounder for loss of FA make any sense competitve balance wise? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:49:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I like the new CBA. I think the MLBPA and MLB ironed out some quirks that didn't need to be there (Elias rankings, Type A/B free agents) while making some positive big picture changes (second Wild Card team, 15 teams per league) and keeping the strong financial structure of the game in place. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:49:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[does derek lowe have any value as a starter? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:49:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure, on a minor league deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Comment From Ben]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:50:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does any OF lack more power than the Yanks? Estimated 50 combined HR's is unsettling ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:50:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mets outfielders would be in that conversation as well. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Comment From jollyman]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:51:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lohse will still get multi year contract just less money. A team will step in and try and get a good player at a bargain ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:52:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This makes sense to me for Lohse. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Comment From Rabbi]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:52:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How outrageous is it to think the Phillies can win the division in 2013? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:53:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not likely, but it seems imaginable, especially if Halladay and Utley can return to form and stay healthy. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Comment From Adrian]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:54:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza to the Indians if the Indians in contention at the deadline and Garza healthy ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can see that happening. Garza will draw lots of interest if healthy, but the rotation will likely be an area of need for the Indians even if they are contending. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time for a couple more questions... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Comment From Scott Rolen]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:55:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Am I really retiring or just setting up a mid summer return? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:56:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rolen is definitely not retiring -- at least not for now. A midseason return seems possible, or even a late-spring return. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Comment From Ryan Gilson]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:56:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Johan Santana trade deadline candidate? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:57:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect Santana will be a trade candidate if healthy. If he resembles his past self there will be lots of demand. Top starters generate tons of interest midseason, since there are usually just two or three of them. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Comment From Twins eating Tigers]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:57:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can I just say thank you. I block off my work calendar just about every week to check out the MLBTR chat. Who knows /who cares, what my boss must think that I am actually doing during this time. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:58:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Awesome! Thanks for chatting everyone. It's always a fun time. I'll be back for more next week. ]]></description></item>
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