Baseball truly is life with Over 20/Under $20

People often say baseball is a metaphor for life, and as the Over 20/Under $20 sale shows, people of all stages of life can benefit from the great holiday values.

Voting for Frick Award begins on Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, baseball fans can nominate their favorite broadcasters for the Hall of Fame’s prestigious Ford C. Frick Award.

Teahen tabbed for Hutch Award

Mark Teahen has changed cities, but his contributions to Kansas City are continuing to be recognized. Teahen, traded by the Royals to the Chicago White Sox on Nov. 6, was announced as winner of the 2009 Hutch Award on Monday.

Mets re-sign Cora, ink catcher Coste

Veteran infielder Alex Cora and the Mets agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal on Monday, according to two people familiar with the negotiations said The Associated Press.

Tigers’ arbitration decisions aren’t easy

Considering the Tigers’ efforts to add young talent to their system, Tuesday night’s midnight deadline for offering arbitration to their own free agents means more than a procedural move. It’s a larger-scale question, weighing the reward of Draft picks against the risk of being stuck with another weighty salary.

This could be the year for Dawson, Blyleven

History tells me that former National League MVP Andre Dawson, one of only six outfielders with 300 homers and 300 stolen bases, should make it. And so should Bert Blyleven, who’s fifth on the all-time career strikeout list.

Caray, TBS going separate ways

Broadcaster Chip Caray and TBS have decided to part ways, the network announced on Monday.

Roundup: Cora agrees to extension

Hot news and cool rumors around the Hot Stove, as we give thanks for more Thanksgiving memories:

Mariners add seven to scouting staff

The Mariners shored up their amateur scouting staff Monday, announcing seven additions for various positions around the country.

Rangers expected to offer Byrd arbitration

The Rangers are expected to offer arbitration to free-agent outfielder Marlon Byrd before an 11 p.m. CT Tuesday deadline.

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