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	Jim Leyland said the Tigers might have "made a mistake" when it acquired infielder Neifi Perez. Chuck Solomon/SI

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said the team might have "made a mistake" when it acquired infielder Neifi Perez from the Cubs in August, telling WDFN-AM (1130) on Thursday that Perez "played terrible" in Detroit.
-- Detroit Free Press

According to two sources, the Pirates' next target could be free agent Trot Nixon. GM Dave Littlefield also remains in touch with the representatives for at least two free-agent starters, Brian Lawrence and Tomo Ohka.
-- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

If the season started today, Jacques Jones would move from right field to center. However, if the Cubs feel Jones is unhappy enough with his lot in Chicago to be a disruptive force on the team, they'll move him.
-- Daily Herald

Entering the final year of his contract with the Rockies, it's Clint Hurdle's responsibility to match victories to ownership's expectations of achieving the franchise's first winning season since 2000. Anything less, and he's probably gone.
-- Denver Post

Miguel Tejada 's happiness was one of the Orioles' biggest concerns heading into spring training last year, but judging by comments the star shortstop made yesterday, it is no longer an issue.
-- Baltimore Sun

The Mariners have been characterized recently as the front-runner for free agent Brian Lawrence. But Lawrence's agent, Page Odle, said Thursday the Rockies and Pirates improved their offers. The Padres are also in the running.
-- Seattle Times

The Rockies are trying to add free-agent reliever Dan Kolb to complement primary setup man LaTroy Hawkins.
-- Denver Post

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