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MLB.com is reporting that the deal between the Toronto Blue Jays and free agent Rod Barajas appears to be off. A source said that talks on a two-year deal worth between $5.5 million and $6 million hit a last-minute snag on Monday. Barajas, who has changed agents, was supposed to fly to Toronto on Monday for a physical but canceled his trip. In response, the Blue Jays have apparently cut off negotiations. Club officials were not immediately available to comment.

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Dellucci to Join the Indians

by Joe Hamrahi on Mon 27 Nov 2006 09:51 PM EST

According to the Baltimore Sun, free agent David Dellucci has reached a preliminary agreement on an $11.5 million, three-year contract with the Cleveland Indians. Apparently the Indians have promised Cleveland's starting job in left field to Dellucci.

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Phillies Reportedly Sign Eaton

by Joe Hamrahi on Mon 27 Nov 2006 05:08 PM EST

ESPN is reporting that Adam Eaton has agreed to a 3 year deal with the Phillies worth an estimated $24 million. More details to follow I'm sure

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Topps Announces Annual Rookie All-Star Team

by Joe Hamrahi on Mon 27 Nov 2006 12:25 PM EST

New York, NY - Nov. 27, 2006 - The Topps Company announces the 48th annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team following balloting by Major League managers.

The Florida Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers each had two representatives selected to the team.

The Summary:

1B Prince Fielder, Milwaukee (157 games, 28 HR, 81 RBI, .271) – Unanimous selection
2B Dan Uggla, Florida (154, 27, 90, .282) – Unanimous selection
3B Ryan Zimmerman, Washington (157, 20, 110, .287) – Unanimous selection
SS Hanley Ramirez, Florida (158, 17, 59, .292) – Unanimous selection
OF Melky Cabrera, New York (A.L.) (130, 7, 50, .280)
OF Andre Ethier, Los Angeles (N.L) (126, 11, 55, .308)
OF Nick Markakis, Baltimore (147, 16, 62, .291)
C Russell Martin, Los Angeles (N.L.) (121, 10, 65, .282)

RHP Justin Verlander, Detroit (186 IP, 17-9, 3.63, 124 K, 60 BB)
LHP Francisco Liriano, Minnesota (121 IP, 12-3, 2.16, 144 K, 32 BB)

The Topps Major League Rookie All-Star team began in 1959 with Willie McCovey being the first of 14 future Hall of Famers named to the squad (others include Johnny Bench, Rod Carew, Gary Carter, Carlton Fisk, Paul Molitor, Joe Morgan, Eddie Murray, Tony Perez, Kirby Puckett, Ryne Sandberg, Tom Seaver, Ozzie Smith and Billy Williams). The Rookie All-Stars will each have a trophy on their 2007 trading card in Topps Baseball, with Series One due out on January 29th.

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