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                    <title><![CDATA[2:45 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:45:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone. Should be a fun few days with lots of action expected at the GM Meetings. I'll be at the meetings in California starting tomorrow but for now I am here looking forward to your questions. Lots to discuss since we last chatted with qualifying offers in and free agency fully underway. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:01 Comment From Jon]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:01:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's the Giants chance of resigning Pagan? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:02:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't know what their chances are. So many variables in play at this point. He's clearly a fit on that team. I'm actually surprised that they didn't make him a qualifying offer. For $13.3MM and one year that's not a bad deal. And if he leaves you get a draft pick. I get that he was a borderline guy though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Comment From Dean]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:02:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not convinced Cody Ross is deserving of a 3 year $25 mil contract after one year.  Anywhere besides Fenway wouldn't be as friendly to him.  Look at his road BA compared to Fenway. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:04:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I would probably offer Ross close to that kind of money if I were the Red Sox. He does hit really well in Fenway. I don't expect him to be a full-time player or a plus center fielder, but he is useful for sure. If I were a team outside of Boston I'd be cautious about Ross and certainly wouldn't expect him to replicate those numbers outside of Fenway. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Comment From Alex]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:04:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What are the chances that the Dodgers go for Greinke? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:05:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can't envision a scenario that doesn't have the Dodgers front office at least checking in on Greinke. It looks like the Dodgers, Angels and Rangers will all have strong interest based on their needs and some early reports. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Comment From Jack Z]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:05:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mariners a darkhorse for Hamilton? Not paying Ichiro $18MM anymore, need offense/corner OF desperately, said their payroll will increase in 2013... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:06:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Darkhorse, yes. But I think it's highly unlikely. They're a fringe suitor in that they have the need. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Comment From McCann]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:06:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ellsbury for Andrus - who hangs up first? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:06:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think the Rangers would be all that interested in that trade. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Comment From Devon]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:07:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When do you expect a slew of minor leaugue signings? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:07:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All offseason long! They don't really stop. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Comment From Mike]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:07:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the Tigers add a closer via FA or Trade? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:07:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think it's more the Tigers' style to spend on a free agent. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Comment From Christian W. Connors]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:07:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who would cough up $25 million with the splits Ross has? He's Jason Bay 2.0 ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:08:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey it's the MLB offseason. Crazy things happen with regularity! Doesn't mean they're all good deals and, to be honest, that's part of the fun as someone who follows it. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Comment From Matthew]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:08:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can we please get one Orioles question answered this chat? Do you see them getting a LF upgrade? Maybe Melky on a 1 year deal? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:10:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I do see them getting an LF upgrade. I see Melky as a great option for them -- a potential bargain. Why not check in and see if Torii Hunter is at all interested? Ryan Ludwick and Shane Victorino could also be among the free agent fits who aren't overly expensive. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Comment From Sean]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are these GM meetings the annual "winter" meetings? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, the Winter Meetings will take place a month from now, in early December. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Comment From John Mozeliak]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:10:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most underrated GM in baseball?  He doesn't seem to get enough credit as a lot of other GM but the Cardinals are stacked at the MLB and MiLB levels. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:11:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I wouldn't argue with you on that one. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Comment From Zach]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:11:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where does Haren land and for how long? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:12:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think Buster Olney and Dave Cameron made good points about Haren this week. They explained that Haren's reps will have to do a heck of a job convincing teams that Haren is healthy. Why else would the trade with the Cubs have fallen apart? And why didn't some other team step in and acquire him? It's enough to make you worry and could be enough to limit Haren to a one-year deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Comment From Ryan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:13:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What would you give Grienke and for how many years? And do you think the Angels could look towards other options? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:13:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think it'd be unreasonable to spend $120-140MM on Greinke for six or seven years. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Comment From JS]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:13:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[News out of NY says Mets OF Lucas Duda broke his wrist... does that kill all chances that they could trade him this winter? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:14:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It certainly won't help their chances of striking a deal. I wonder if it'll affect Ike Davis' availability as well. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Comment From Dayton Moore]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:14:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do I lose out on Guthrie and Soria? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Too early to say. Both are obviously fits in KC though. I do think the Royals still need pitching, even after claiming Volstad and acquiring Santana. It's easy to envision Volstad pitching poorly again, and if Santana's struggles continue the Royals would once again be really thin in the rotation. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Comment From Adam Wainwright]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's an extension for me look like?  5/$105MM? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just a guess here, but I don't see it going quite that high. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Comment From Nick]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will anybody give Delmon young a multi year deal? It seems like a bad investment ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:17:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I certainly won't be surprised if he gets one. Keep in mind -- it's the total commitment that we should really be watching for. If Young gets $6MM over two years I consider that a decent deal for the team, even though it's a multiyear deal. If he gets $12MM for one year, I'd consider that an awful deal for the team even though it's not a long-term contract. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Comment From Scott M]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:17:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's the word on Jeff Keppinger? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:17:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Silence so far. Most teams are checking in with other teams and agents at this point. The market for free agents such as Keppinger hasn't fully established itself yet. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Comment From unclejesse]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:18:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any word who might seriously be looking at Bonderman? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:18:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No word so far. Olney suggested the Tigers might have some interest. Wouldn't hurt for a team like the Twins or Royals to take a chance on him. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Comment From Drew J]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:18:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Melky Cabrera to the Rays? Seems like a good fit to me. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:18:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm with you. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Comment From Bobby Cox]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you expect any Braves news coming from the GM meetings this week? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:19:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At the very least we'll get official word that Michael Bourn declined his qualifying offer. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Comment From Dan Haren]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:19:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why dont the Cubs want me? Im a # 1 who throws 175+ every year and they unload a reliever who cant throw strikes sometimes ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Haren sure seemed like a great fit for the Cubs. I don't know what happened there, but it's clear we don't know the full story. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Comment From JC]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:20:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[$6M guaranteed to Peralta seems too much to me. Who are the Rays targets for offense??? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:22:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think the Peralta deal is reasonable. Not a steal, but fair for the team. I think the Rays will have to play the waiting game for a while on the free agent market. The deals signed so far haven't been outrageous, but you don't usually find great bargains in early November. Wait until January and the Rays figure to zone in on some options. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Comment From Blue Jays Fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:22:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Lohse to the dodgers for 3 years, 30M? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:22:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doesn't strike me as a pitcher who would win over the Blue Jays' front office. And Lohse will get more in terms of years and total dollars. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Comment From Brian]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:23:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vance Worley and Darrin Ruf for Mike Moustakas...good deal ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:23:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, for the Phillies. Royals aren't interested though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Comment From Adam]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:23:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any chance Cardinals could match up with a trade with Indians for A. Cabrera? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:24:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see the Cardinals pursuing top shortstops that aggressively in trades. I could be wrong, but I see more of a short-term answer at the position if they go for outside help. The asking price on available shortstops will be sky-high this winter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Comment From Bobby]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:24:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think Hamilton really gets the 7 years he apparently is looking for? I personally can't imagine going over 5 years for him, considering age/risk. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:25:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes I think he'll get seven years. Combine MLB owners and elite free agents and you don't usually want to bet the 'under.' ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Comment From Carlos Marmol]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:25:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Am I still getting moved this offseason, even if the Haren trade fell apart? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:25:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Cubs can find a taker for Marmol they should move him. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Comment From Donald]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:26:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seems to me like Melky would be a really good fit for the Tigers.... Thoughts? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:26:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'll say this about Melky then move on to other topics: the guy will probably be a bargain no matter where he signs. And with so many teams in need of outfield help I like him as a target for probably 15 of the 30 teams. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Comment From Dan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:27:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where does Napoli end up and for how much money? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:27:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hard to say how much he'll end up earning, but I can see the Pirates, Rays, Red Sox, Rangers and even Astros as possible fits. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Comment From Hosmer]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:27:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trade bait this year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:28:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I doubt it personally. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Comment From Phils in 2013]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:28:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Please tell me why the Phillies would want BJ Upton?  We don't need another Jimmy Rollins type player, especially at the top of the lineup.  Also, would Pagan be a better fit? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:28:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They'd want Upton because he's a good player who fits what they need. Upton is a flawed player and Pagan could end up being a better bargain, but I wouldn't rule either player out for the Phillies. Bourn and Hamilton could also be targets in Philly. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Comment From Ben]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:28:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any chance the Braves end up with Swisher? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:29:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure. I mention him as a possible fit for Atlanta in my offseason outlook piece for the Braves (will be published later today). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Comment From Jeff]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:29:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who, in your opinion, is the best middle reliever on the market? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Grilli intrigues me most. Sean Burnett and Jeremy Affeldt are also going to be solid additions. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Comment From Larry]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I like to see Lance Berkman go back to the Astros for DH ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:30:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can see it happening. They need someone and Berkman obviously has a long history there. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Comment From Matt]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:31:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In your opinion, which Rays pitcher besides Price has the most value? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:31:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The most trade value? Hellickson or Moore. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Comment From JS]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:31:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any talk of the Marlins doing some more unloading of salary?  Josh Johnson still being shopped? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:32:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No talk of the Marlins trading Josh Johnson so far, but I'll be very surprised if we haven't heard lots of rumors about him within the next month. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Comment From Aaron]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:32:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Torii to the tigers isnt a bad idea right ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:33:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I know I've pointed out Hunter's flaws in these chats in recent weeks and I stand by those comments -- he's not going to repeat his 2012 success. But that's OK. He can still be a good player and he's not tied to draft pick compensation. So I'm fine with him on a one or even a two-year deal. Yes, the Tigers are a fit. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Comment From GMDM]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:33:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thoughts on the Ervin Santana trade? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:34:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Small gain for the Angels. I can see why the Royals made the move as well. If Santana pitches at a league average level in 2013, they break even with this deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Comment From HowBoutThemGiants]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:34:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Giants release Wilson then resign him for 3-4M? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:34:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seems possible. He's a definite non-tender candidate. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Comment From FrankWrench]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:34:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Napoli bounces, who plays catcher for Texas in 2013? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:35:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's one of the primary questions facing Jon Daniels & Co. this offseason. They could pursue a free agent like Pierzynski or go after someone in a trade. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Comment From Will]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:35:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Kyle Lohse be overpaid? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:35:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe not in 2013, but a few years from now I expect he will be. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Comment From JM]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:36:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Best ballpark you have been to? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:36:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PNC Park definitely comes to mind. I almost caught a home run ball there one time. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Comment From Rich]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:36:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When do non-tender decisions have to be made? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:36:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By the end of November. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Comment From Dan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:36:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do you think will be the biggest move that happens at the GM Meetings? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:37:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I wish I could give you a satisfying answer here, but the reality is even the 30 GMs couldn't answer that question right now. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Comment From Jacob]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:37:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees Catchers in 2013? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:37:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can definitely still see Martin re-signing.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Comment From Mike]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:37:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will the Yanks be creative and offer Hamilton a 1 year 30 mill deal? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:37:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It'd be a great idea in my view. I doubt he'd accept though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Comment From Connor]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:38:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Show some love for Oakland! What's your guess they do at shortstop? Asdrubal seems like a perfect fit. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:40:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I wrote about the A's yesterday -- definitely not ignoring them! I agree that Asdrubal would be a nice fit. He'll be expensive in terms of prospects/young players though. I can see them signing an Alex Gonzalez as a one-year stopgap. Drew is a fit, but now that he's on the open market anything can happen. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Comment From melk man]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:40:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[who gets michael bourn stays with  braves or leaves somewhere else ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:41:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think he's going to re-sign. If I'm Scott Boras I look to the Nationals, Phillies and Rangers as teams that could spend big on Bourn,. I'm also looking to the Reds and Giants just in case. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Comment From Royalsin2038]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:41:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Crazy idea. In Crasnick's article, he said an NL GM thinks the Royals would land Hamilton. It's intriguing if they got him, then traded Gordon + prospects off for say a Josh Johnson? I could handle that. Maybe re-sign Melky on a 1 year, "prove yourself" contract.. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:42:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I definitely don't see the Royals signing Hamilton. It's not their style to bid at the top of the free agent market. I don't think they've ever committed $100MM to a player. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Comment From Knuckles Mcgee]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:42:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does Vmart catch now or will he strictly be a dh? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:43:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The plan is for Martinez to DH. So the Tigers will still be looking for a right-handed hitting backup behind Avila. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Comment From Free agent crop]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:43:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is this the weakest FA class you can recall? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:44:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I suppose it is, but I'm constantly adjusting -- that is to say lowering -- my expectations about how deep a free agent class 'should' be. So many top players sign extensions that cover their prime seasons. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Comment From Matt]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:44:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any chance the Tigers trade Prince Fielder? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:45:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'll estimate the chance are 0% ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Comment From Dalek]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:46:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[if texas wanted to get Mauer, what will it cost? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:46:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is a good question. I don't see the Twins trading Mauer -- they showed little interest in doing so this past summer -- but the Rangers could certainly use and afford Mauer. I wonder if the Rangers have discussed this possibility. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Comment From Tony]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:46:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see the brewers making a move for josh hamilton or is it all a rumor ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:47:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a legitimate connection to Milwaukee, where the Narron brothers coach. But I don't see it happening. Why would Hamilton, the top position player available in free agency, have to take so much of a discount that he becomes affordable to Milwaukee? I don't think he'll be a Brewer. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Comment From Bad Decision Time!]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:48:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No good shortstops on the Market... Trade Jose Reyes now for a nice haul? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:48:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Something to think about for teams around the league. I suggested the A's should inquire on Reyes and I think other teams should as well. He's a dynamic player and his contract isn't all that intimidating. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Comment From GMDM]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:49:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Did you vote today Ben? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:49:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm a Canadian so I'm not allowed! Otherwise I would have though. Hope everyone's election day went well. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Comment From Jumbo]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:49:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ALW - Angels or Rangers in 2013? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:50 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:50:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You're forgetting the defending AL West champions! I think the Rangers, Angels and A's will all be in the mix for the division. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Comment From scott]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:51:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I just cannot imagine swish leaving the bronx.. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:51:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pretty sure the Yankees front office can. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Comment From JP]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:51:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Regarding Jed Lowrie, do you envision Luhnow extending or trading him by end of 2013? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:52:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think it makes sense for Luhnow to explore possible deals for Jed Lowrie. There's a lack of shortstops available in free agency, as we've been discussing, and Lowrie isn't so far from free agency himself. Now could be a good time to get something back for him. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Comment From Torii Hunter]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:53:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can I get $ 30 million for two years? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:54:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seems possible if not likely. I wouldn't rule it out if I represented Hunter. Like I said before he's a really good player. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Comment From Trev]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:54:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is there any chance the Tigers could look to trade Peralta despite the extension? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:54:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Definitely. That's one possibility for the Tigers to explore this winter. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Comment From WINGATE14]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does Mark McGwire make the dodgers the best hitting team in the NL? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:56:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, but their lineup could be really scary next year given the pieces they have. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Comment From AAAA guy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:56:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any recourse when your agent sets your asking price too high and you end up on a 1-year, low value deal? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:56:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure, you can fire the agent if you think his advice was bad. Happens regularly. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Comment From Ryan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:57:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whatcha think of the dark-horse Giants non-tendering Pence, passing on Pagan and signing Josh Hamilton?? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:57:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think they should tender Pence a contract. I'd be fine with them passing on Pagan and signing Hamilton though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Comment From dan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:57:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[will verlander get ext  this year ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:58:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can see it happening. Still, with two years left will there be that much urgency from the Tigers' standpoint at a time Verlander's leverage is insanely high? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Comment From JC]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:58:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Would you trade Wright and Dickey? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:59 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:59:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No I'd extend them. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:59 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:59:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks for chatting everyone! We'll be back at it again next week. ]]></description></item>
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