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Ausmus Turns Down Interview With Marlins - RealGM Wiretap
Brad Ausmus has discussed managerial jobs in Houston and Boston this
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Miami asked San Diego, which is currently employing Ausmus, to speak to the
43-year-old special assistant. Ausmus said he isn't interested.

Ausmus also said he had interviewed for the Astros job because he was a
longtime player for the organization, but that he withdrew his name from
consideration for that position "for personal reasons."

Porcello Primed For Breakout Season - RealGM Wiretap

Rick Porcello has been a member of the Tigers for quite some time, but 2013
may be the season that he finally breaks out.

He set career highs in both strikeout rate and ground ball rate this past
season, but even more encouragingly, his velocity jumped nearly two miles per
hour.

Porcello struggled with poor luck in 2012 Trevor
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play. Detroit also featured a below-average defense, which didn't help.

Defensive Issues Hurt Justin Uptons Value - RealGM Wiretap

Justin Upton, Atlanta's newest outfielder, has been valued at 13 Wins Above
Replacement over the past four seasons. That total has him tied for 40th among
position players and tied for 15th-best among those who played at least half
their games in the outfield.

Upton would have rated higher had it not been for his defensive metrics.

That sounds odd, particularly given that scouts view Upton's defense
favorably.

Since 2009, Upton has received credit for 43 Defensive Runs Saved for his
ability to turn batted balls into outs, second-best among
right-fielders.

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that value for his issues in other areas.

He is among the worst in deterring baserunners and defensive misplays.

Doug Melvin Expects The Brewers To Continue Competing - RealGM Wiretap

Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, who is considering retiring after this
season, knows what lies ahead after trading away veterans this week, and it's
not too good.

"We've lost a lot of offense, obviously, with losing Ramirez and Gerardo and
Carlos Gomez," Melvin said. "So Jose Reyes
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will create opportunities for a few other guys to get that chance to step up and
perform offensively. So we'll just have to wait and see."

Blue Jays Could Benefit From Compensation Rules - RealGM Wiretap

The Toronto Blue Jays could stand to benefit from baseball's draft pick
compensation rules.

Five of the top free agents still on thelson
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The Blue Jays have a pair of 2014 first round picks that are protected, so
instead of forfeiting a top pick, they would only give up their second rounder,
the 49th overall selection.

"It's significant Jake McGee
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up a first round pick, it would change things in a significant manner. I think
that's where the draft pick compensation component is impacting some of these
clubs."

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