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Back to Home > Sports >	Tuesday, Dec 03, 2002

Baseball

HOT STOVE LEAGUE

Phillies make a big catch
Baseball officially returned to the map in Philadelphia today when the news leaked that free-agent first baseman Jim Thome had agreed to a six-year deal worth about $85 million.
By Bob Brookover / Inquirer Staff Writer

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Rangers must figure out what to do with Rodriguez guys
The Texas Rangers are about to pay a stiff price for their attempts to prop up a second-division pitching staff the last two seasons.
By PHIL ROGERS / Chicago Tribune

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Murray, Smith, Sandberg, Valenzuela on Hall of Fame ballot
Eddie Murray, Lee Smith, Ryne Sandberg and Fernando Valenzuela are among 17 players on baseball's Hall of Fame ballot for the first time this year.
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