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Report: Inoa Agrees To Terms With A's

Pitcher Michel Inoa, the 16-year-old Dominican phenom, has agreed to terms with the Athletics, according to a report in The San Francisco Chronicle.

Inoa is not officially allowed to sign with a Major League team until Wednesday, but General Manager Billy Beane made his third trip to the Dominican Republic on Monday to see the right-hander.

Via The San Francisco Chronicle

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Lincecum Outduels Duchscherer To Lead Giants Over A's

Tim Lincecum outpitched Justin Duchscherer in a matchup between two likely All-Stars, Randy Winn drove in the only run of the game and the Giants snapped a seven-game losing streak to the A's with a 1-0 victory Saturday night, as reported by the Associated Press.

Lincecum struck out 11 for his third game with 10 or more Ks this year.

Via AP

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Demand Surges For Dominican Inoa, 16

The demand for Michael Inoa, a sixteen-year old Dominican pitching prospect, has surged as of late with the Rangers and Reds joining the Athletics as his suitors, according to ESPN Deportes.

"Oakland has led the pack of teams interested in Inoa, but both Cincinnati and Texas have surged in the past few days, and it is now a three-horse race of big favorites to grab this kid," a source close to ESPN Deportes said.

July 2 marks the beginning of the eligibility period for players who turn 17 years old in September of this calender year.

"Some teams have offered him a major league contract in order to make the offer even more attractive, but Inoa's team is not interested in that. The battle may be fought until the last minutes," the source added.

Via ESPN

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