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Royals Deny Trade Rumors With Tribe

Royals" GM Dayton Moore has denied that he's discussing a trade involving Mark Teahen with the Indians.

"That's an absolute lie," Moore said on Monday, adding for emphasis, "an absolute lie. It's a lie."

The Royals were reportedly talking to the Indians about dealing Teahen to the Indians for either outfielders Franklin Gutierrez and Ben Francisco or Trevor Crowe, a Minor Leaguer.

"Not only have I not been discussing it, but it's a flat-out lie, and you can print that," Moore said.

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Indians Pondering Trade For Royals 3B Teahen

The Indians are in search of a third baseman, and are considering a trade with the Royals for Mark Teahen.

Kansas City is looking for a center fielder, which would allow them to move David DeJesus to left. Cleveland has an excess of outfielders in which to trade.

The Indians like Teahen's versatility. He played first and third base and all three outfield positions last season. He also has a good arm and manager Eric Wedge complimented him last season on his base-running.

Via Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Lincecum, Lee Named SN Pitchers Of Year

Tim Lincecum and Cliff Lee have been named the 2008 Sporting News' Pitchers of the Year, voted on by a panel of 314 Major League players.

Lincecum, 24, was dominant in just his second season. He was 18-5 with a 2.62 ERA and led the majors with 265 strikeouts in 227 innings.

"You don't see many guys his size throwing that hard, but it's not so much his size and deception. It's his stuff. He has 'A' stuff," Phillies' second baseman Chase Utley said.

Lee tied for the major league lead with 22 wins -- he finished 22-3 -- and his 2.54 ERA was best in the American League. In 223-1/3 innings, the left-hander allowed just 34 walks and struck out 170.

"He's always had the stuff, but this year he coupled that stuff with the ability to locate and trust his pitches," Cleveland catcher Kelly Shoppach said. "He had zero fear of throwing to either side of the plate no matter who the hitter was."

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