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MLB: Around The League

Around The League is a new segment on Sports Junkie which will give you the latest headlines and top stories going on in that league. Our first edition will be Major League Baseball, so let's dive in:

Red Sox, Reds, and Phillies Leaders in Oswalt Race

Oswalt is believed to have interest in joining the Cardinals or Rangers, but those clubs may not have the cash to sign him. With only two weeks until spring training, Oswalt may not be able to wait on those guys much longer, and would have to accept a deal from either the Red Sox, Reds, or Phillies.

Manny Ramirez Deciding Between Orioles, Blue Jays, and Oakland

Ramirez has practiced for the Jays, Orioles, and Athletics and has believed to have his options narrowed down to those three teams. The soon to be 40 year old slugger played five games last year for the Rays.

Lincecum Drops 22 Pounds

Tim Lincecum has lost about 22 pounds this off season. Lincecum already had a lanky frame as he was 197 pounds on his 5’11 frame. He started eating healthier and stopped worrying about putting on weight. As a result he will start next season at a weight of 175 pounds.

O’s Trade Jeremy Guthrie to Rockies

The Baltimore Orioles have traded one of their best pitchers to the Rockies. Jeremy Guthrie, who has been the opening day starter for the O’s most of the past few seasons has been shipped to Colorado in exchange for relief pitcher Matt Lindstrom and right-handed pitcher Jason Hammel.