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| Breaking News |  | MLB News: Arbitration Hearings
Saturday, November 17th, 2007: The MLB salary arbitration hearings will be held today. For a few fleeting hours, general managers, players and their mouthpieces will conduct a risky game of verbal tug-of-war. Players, used to settling their scores on the field, could make millions or find their paychecks slashed summarily. When the decisions are announced tomorrow, general managers will have a much better grasp of their budget in the upcoming free agent market. One thing is for certain -- when the results go public tomorrow, someone in Major League Baseball won't be happy. |
 | Jones Chosen 2007 NL Most Valuable Player Award
Saturday, November 10th, 2007: Chipper Jones has been around Major League Baseball enough to know a good hot streak when he sees one -- and he got to see one firsthand all year. For his standout run through the 2007 season, he's taking home the Most Valuable Player Award in the National League.
The Atlanta third baseman put up a batting average of .334 with 46 doubles, 5 triples, 33 home runs and 127 RBIs. |
 | AL Announces Best Batter Award
Saturday, November 10th, 2007: What a way to finish off the year -- being honored with the 2007 Most Valuable Player Award in the American League. It had already been a very special season for Minnesota's David Ortiz, but today's announcement really put the icing on his cake.
All season long David Ortiz gave opposing pitchers fits by hitting .296 as he collected 175 hits, 30 doubles, 2 triples, 43 home runs and 123 RBIs. |
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