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Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, a recovering alcoholic, admitted Friday he had a relapse and drank alcohol in a Dallas-area bar. Full Story
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Strength in numbers
The Blue Jays were hoping to add a starter this off-season, but by building a deeper bullpen they may have done the next best thing.
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Pieces are in place
Alex Anthopoulos was right Monday when he said the Blue Jays can compete in 2012. They just need certain players to step up.
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Mike Wilner: Not anymore #modified #nomorelobball @bobparsons101: @Wilnerness590 Hey mike do you play slowpitch? 5:07 PM February 3 | retweet this -
Mike Wilner: Did he ask for your PIN number?? @robneyer: Train conductor just used the term "ATM machine". Twice. Why must the universe torment me so? 5:02 PM February 3 | retweet this
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Ken Rosenthal: First Reyes, now Lincecum? RT @AmyGGiants: Asked #timmy if he's keeping hair long. Response, "I'm considering cutting it." #samsonalert #MLB 4:46 PM February 3 | retweet this -
Ken Rosenthal: Coffey held RH hitters to .193/.250/.290 line last season. Lefties were .338/.404/.463. Adds experience to young bullpen. #Dodgers #MLB 4:39 PM February 3 | retweet this
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Ken Rosenthal: Source: #Dodgers agree with Coffey on one-year, $1.3 million deal with club option, pending physical. #MLB 4:35 PM February 3 | retweet this
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Mike Cormack: But you didn't accost any veteran scribes in the process RT @drewgrof: WHAT AM I, GLASS? Jokes. I totally jumped into a scrum, too. 3:58 PM February 3 | retweet this -
Mike Cormack: Thanks to @bluebirdbanter @andrewstoeten & @bluejayhunter for their time and wisdom on latest piece. And follow them if you don't already... 3:40 PM February 3 | retweet this
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AL Standings
Central Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
| Detroit | 95 | 67 | 0.586 | 0.0 |
| Cleveland | 80 | 82 | 0.494 | 15.0 |
| Chi. White Sox | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 16.0 |
| Kansas City | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 24.0 |
| Minnesota | 63 | 99 | 0.389 | 32.0 |
Eastern Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
| NY Yankees | 97 | 65 | 0.599 | 0.0 |
| Tampa Bay | 91 | 71 | 0.562 | 6.0 |
| Boston | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | 7.0 |
| Toronto | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | 16.0 |
| Baltimore | 69 | 93 | 0.426 | 28.0 |
Western Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
| Texas | 96 | 66 | 0.593 | 0.0 |
| LA Angels | 86 | 76 | 0.531 | 10.0 |
| Oakland | 74 | 88 | 0.457 | 22.0 |
| Seattle | 67 | 95 | 0.414 | 29.0 |
NL Standings
Central Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
| Milwaukee | 96 | 66 | 0.593 | 0.0 |
| St. Louis | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | 6.0 |
| Cincinnati | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 17.0 |
| Pittsburgh | 72 | 90 | 0.444 | 24.0 |
| Chi. Cubs | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 25.0 |
| Houston | 56 | 106 | 0.346 | 40.0 |
Eastern Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
| Philadelphia | 102 | 60 | 0.630 | 0.0 |
| Atlanta | 89 | 73 | 0.549 | 13.0 |
| Washington | 80 | 81 | 0.497 | 21.5 |
| NY Mets | 77 | 85 | 0.475 | 25.0 |
| Florida | 72 | 90 | 0.444 | 30.0 |
Western Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
| Arizona | 94 | 68 | 0.580 | 0.0 |
| San Francisco | 86 | 76 | 0.531 | 8.0 |
| LA Dodgers | 82 | 79 | 0.509 | 11.5 |
| Colorado | 73 | 89 | 0.451 | 21.0 |
| San Diego | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 23.0 |