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Red Sox sign Cuban star Rusney Castillo

The Boston Red Sox have beaten out 28 Major League teams and landed the prized Cuban outfield sensation Rusney Castillo. MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez and Ian Browne report that the Red Sox and Castillo have agreed to a six-year, $72.5 million contract that will keep Castillo in Fenway Park through 2020. Red Sox finalizing deal with Cuban star Castillo…
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NL MVP Race, Who Wins?

As we are approaching the final month of the MLB season, we now have an idea of which players have had productive years and are in the mix to win the MVP. Last year's NL MVP winner was Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Many believed that McCutchen won that award last season because of the amazing run the Pirates made to reach the playoffs…
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Cubs Claim Cole Hamels from Phillies: Pros and Cons

After three straight seasons of trading starting pitching for prospects, the Chicago Cubs appear ready to reverse the trend. CBS Sports.com's Mike Axisa reports that the Cubs have claimed star left-hander Cole Hamels off revocable waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. The two teams now have 48 hours from the time of the claim to work out a trade.…
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