 Don't be surprised if Ron Santo finally gets his Hall of Fame validation on Monday. Revised balloting procedures by the living Hall of Famers give him his best chance ever -- really. ... Junichi Tazawa turned down more money from Texas to sign with the Red Sox. The 22-year-old right-hander is the first prospect to go directly from Japan to the United States without passing through the Nippon Professional Baseball league, prompting charges that teams dealing with Tazawa were violating a "gentlemen's agreement" between countries. MLB officials deny such an agreement existed but even the Yankees' Brian Cashman says he took a "hands off" approach with Tazawa because of the situation. ... CC Sabathia continues to bide his time waiting to see if the Angels, Giants or Dodgers will add to his viable options -- currently only known to be the Yankees or a return to Milwaukee. ... Andy Pettitte seems intent on going back to the Yankees, even though he'd have to take a pay cut. ... The Twins are stepping up their efforts to trade 2008 disappointment Delmon Young, with new Colorado reliever Huston Street on their wish list. ... If the A's sign Rafael Furcal and Randy Johnson, they could be 2009 contenders. They're also likely to add a hitter at first base or DH. ... David Ortiz says Alex Rodriguez (a New York native raised in Miami) wants to play for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Wonder how Aramis Ramirez feels about that?
Author:Fox Sports
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Added: December 7, 2008
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