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Sources: Dan Haren in agreement with #Nationals, one year, $13M. Pending physical.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 4, 2012

Reaction: Dan Haren could very well end up being the fifth starter for Washington. Fifth. This is a three-time All-Star who until recently didn’t have many injury concerns and who doesn’t walk many people. A nice deal for both parties, barring an injury.

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On other hand, #Marlins clearly would like to move Yunel Escobar. I count 4 teams definitely in on him: #Rays, #A‘s, #Yankees & #Cubs

— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) December 4, 2012

Reaction: I think Yankees Pacific Rim scout “David P.” sums it up nicely-

How soon before Jeffrey Loria tries to sell every player on roster for court-side Miami Heat tickets.#wintermeetings — Yankeesource (@YankeeSource) December 4, 2012

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#Angels have checked in on virtually every SP: Anibal Sanchez, Kyle Lohse, Edwin Jackson, Ryan Dempster, Joe Saunders. Greinke first choice. — Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) December 4, 2012

Reaction: The Angels’ road to getting Greinke may be easier since the Nationals have now gotten a pitcher, but the fact is is that for the most part the entire pitching market seems to be in a stand-still as everyone waits for Greinke to sign. A similar thing is happening, to a lesser degree, with Hamilton and the hitters. Action:

Craig Kimbrel is looking forward to pitching for Team USA in the WBC. Rosters will be announced in January.

— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) December 4, 2012

Reaction: Called it.