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MLB News
November 18, 2008
Pedroia named AL MVP
In his sophomore season, Dustin Pedroia batted .326 with 17 homers and 83 RBIs.Where was Dustin Pedroia when he learned that he was the Most Valuable Player of the American League? Most fittingly, the second baseman of the Boston Red Sox was on his way to the gym.  More >
Cubs, Dempster ink four-year deal
 All-Star right-hander Ryan Dempster agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal on Tuesday to remain with the Cubs, including a $14 million player option for the 2012 season. He gets a $4 million signing bonus.  More >
MORE HEADLINES
 
 •  Wakamatsu likely in as Seattle skipper
 •  Hot Stove roundup: Cubs get their man
 •  Owners aware of 'tumultuous' economy
 •  Hot Stove Report | Hot Stove Tracker | Blog
 •  Red Sox showing interest in Burnett
 •  Discounts abound at the MLB.com Shop
 •  Burnett set to receive offer from Yankees
 •  Padres not ruling out Braves for Peavy
 •  CC's agents yet to respond to Brewers
 •  With each year, Pujols cements status
 •  Rays confirm Price will be starter in 2009
 •  Nationals a factor in pursuit of Teixeira
 •  Return gig with Mets unlikely for Pedro
 •  Griffey named public diplomacy envoy
 •  Dempster deal may turn market
 •  Swisher anticipates fresh start with Yanks
 •  Offers to Burnett will affect Jays' plan
 •  Cubs showing interest in KC's Teahen
 •  Royals' GM mum on Teahen rumors
 •  Bauman: Pedroia now standing tall
 •  Morneau, Mauer in top four of AL MVP tally
 •  Youkilis finishes third in AL MVP race
 •  Hamilton falls short in AL MVP voting
 •  Pedroia left off one ballot
 •  Satisfaction for Red Sox after MVP vote
 •  Tigers interested in lefty Beimel
 •  Pujols helping to bring MLS to St. Louis
 •  D-backs interested in free-agent Vazquez
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OFFICIAL RELEASES
 •  MLB raises nearly $6 million for veterans
 •  World Series DVD to be released on Nov. 25
 •  MLB.com releases updated 'At Bat' app


MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

IN THE NEWS
Hot Stove Report
Follow all the free-agent news, trade talk and offseason movement through the winter. More >
Phillies win the Fall Classic
The Phillies defeated the Rays in five games to win the 104th World Series and their second title.  More >
Hal Bodley
Senior correspondent Hal Bodley offers insight on MLB.com and MLB.com/Live. More >
Winter Leagues
Complete coverage of Winter League action from Arizona, the Caribbean and Hawaii.  More >

2008 THIS YEAR IN BASEBALL AWARDS
2008 TYIB Awards
Let your voice be heard by casting your ballots in the seventh annual MLB.com This Year in Baseball Awards. Vote on the year's best hitter, starter, performance, moment and more.  VOTE >
 • 2008 TYIB Awards overview
 • Hitter of the Year nominees
 • Moment of the Year nominees

BASEBALL PERSPECTIVES
Only two? Pujols consistently great
Albert Pujols' homer gave him a long ball in three straight games.Albert Pujols has just won his second National League Most Valuable Player Award, but an argument could be made that it should be more like his third. Or fourth. Or fifth. Or sixth.  More >

Free agents hope time is on their side
Agent Scott Boras talks to reporters at the General Managers Meetings on Tuesday.Agents and management are sure to debate how much the country's economic crisis will impact the ability of teams to pay top dollar for the free agents.  More >

CC derby is about to begin
CC Sabathia gave up three hits and two walks in the second inning.Christmas is six weeks away, but it is only days until the Yankees can start throwing money at free-agent pitcher CC Sabathia.  More >


 
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