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Dodgers Could Give Manny A-Rod Type Money With A Catch

The Dodgers are considering giving Manny Ramirez an annual salary that exceeds Alex Rodriguez's but are strongly disinclined from acceding to his wish for a deal of five or six years, people familiar with the club's thinking tell SI.com.

Scott Boras compared Ramirez to Barry Bonds, who signed a five-year deal in the winter of 2001-02 with the Giants when Bonds was 37. Ramirez is now 36.

The Phillies, Yankees, Blue Jays, Mets, Orioles, and Rangers are all seen as potential suitors for Ramirez.

Via SI.com

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Rangers' Hamilton Named AL's Best By Peers

Rangers' outfielder Josh Hamilton won a Players Choice Award on Tuesday when he was named the American League's Most Outstanding Player.

Getting such an award from his peers "Means more than anything," Hamilton said.

Hamilton batted .304 with 32 homers and an AL-best 130 RBIs. He beat out two other finalists Minnesota's Justin Morneau and Boston's Dustin Pedroia for the award.

However, he doesn't appear content with the honor.

"I want to come to spring training in even better shape than I did last season," said Hamilton.

Via Dallas Morning News

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Rangers Promote Sundberg To Senior VP

The Rangers promoted ex-catcher Jim Sundberg to senior executive vice president on Friday.

Sundberg, who has worked in the club's front office since 2004, will assist team president Nolan Ryan in oversight of the Rangers.

A three-time All-Star and six-time Gold Glove winner, Sundberg played 16 seasons in the majors.

Via ESPN

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