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Jason Bay To Turn Down Arbitration

Jason Bay's agent, Jope Urbon, just confirmed some unsurprising news to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald. The left fielder will turn down the team's arbitration offer and continue to explore the open market. Bay's Type A status assures the Red Sox two top picks if another team out-bids them. Bay has already turned down one offer from the Red Sox, and is starting to discuss a possible...

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Yankees, Mets Inquire On Kelvim Escobar

The Yankees and Mets checked in on free agent pitcher Kelvim Escobar, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Sherman says Escobar might pitch in the Venezuelan winter league to prove his health. Escobar had labrum surgery in August of 2008. Yanks GM Brian Cashman told reporters his priorities are "pitching, pitching, pitching, and then left field." Earlier today, Michael Silverman...

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McDonald’s Manager Fired For Not Hiring Transgendered Teen

... and chose the “male” option. She said the manager looked upset, and even angry at her choice. Michael Silverman, executive director and an attorney for the Florida Commission on Human Relations flew from New York to Orlando and filed a discrimination complaint. He said they were asking that steps be taken to insure the situation never happens again. Related posts: Is McDonald’s playing...

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Overnight Links: Dodgers, Halladay, Red Sox

... Boston for either Clay Buchholz or Jacoby Ellsbury in exchange for Granderson. The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman points out that the Red Sox won't feel forced to strike back immediately, while Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe reports that the Sox have no plans to replace their departed bullpen arms with pricey free agents. Speaking of pricey free agents though , John Tomase of...

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Winter Meetings, Day One Recap: Red Sox Make Minor Moves

... re-signing is probably just a last-ditch effort to see if he can give the Sox anything. Twitter / Michael Silverman: Red Sox are one team that ... The Red Sox are not interested in going after Detroit's Edwin Jackson , who will most likely be moved this offseason. Jason Bay will not accept Red Sox’ arbitration offer | Boston Red Sox | projo.com | The Providence Journal No shocker...

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Overnight Links: Red Sox, Jays, Posey, Past Deals

Some overnight links for your viewing pleasure as we start to get into the real late hours of the night: Count Tim Wakefield and Daniel Bard among those in the Jason Bay camp for the Red Sox, says Michael Silverman. While Matt Holliday may be a more complete player, Wakefield and Bard would prefer their friend and proven AL East commodity. Good read, if for no other reason than Wakefield's...

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Twitter Rumors: Mets, Granderson, Matsui

... Benjamin of the Boston Globe . Apparently, the Tigers wanted Clay Buchholz and Jacoby Ellsbury ( Michael Silverman reporting). The Dodgers were interested in Jackson, but didn't want to meet the Tigers' asking price, according to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times . The Dodgers like Paul Maholm , according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports . La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune...

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Transgender teen: McDonald's refused to hire me

... them under the Florida Civil Rights Act's prohibitions on sex and disability discrimination, said Michael Silverman, executive director of the advocacy group. Silverman said only 12 states have anti-discrimination laws specifically covering gender identity. Federal legislation recently was proposed and could be considered by Congress next year. McDonald's Corp. is based in...

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Orlando McDonald’s Denies Transgender Teenager Employment: Manager Leaves Threatening Voice Message with Slur

... refused a job or fired for reasons that have nothing to do with their ability to do the job,” Michael Silverman, executive director of the TLDEF, who is representing Bellamy, said in a press release. “Zikerria should not have been denied a job just because she is transgender. Like everyone else, she deserved to be judged on her ability to do the job and not on who she is,” he continued....

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Orlando McDonald’s Denies Transgender Teenager Employment: Manager Leaves Threatening Voice Message with Slur

... refused a job or fired for reasons that have nothing to do with their ability to do the job,” Michael Silverman, executive director of the TLDEF, who is representing Bellamy, said in a press release. “Zikerria should not have been denied a job just because she is transgender. Like everyone else, she deserved to be judged on her ability to do the job and not on who she is,” he continued....

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We do not hire faggots: McDonalds in Orlando accused of not hiring transgender 17-year-old

... on her ability to do the job and not on who she is," said TLDEF executive director and attorney Michael Silverman. "I just wanted to earn to some money and was willing to work hard at this job. In the current economy, jobs are really hard to find. I never expected to be judged on who I am, instead of being judged on whether I can do the job," said Ms. Bellamy. Transgender people face...

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Asian Students at South Philadelphia High School Racially Targeted by Some African American Students

South Philadelphia High School has increased security in and around the school after more than a dozen Asian students were the victims of attacks primarily initiated by African-American students, who targeted about 30 Asians students, smacking and punching them. The regional superintendent, Michael Silverman, said that as part of the safe-corridors program, city and school police officers...

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Scutaro Headed To Boston

Michael Silverman is reporting that free agent short stop Marco Scutaro and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms on a two-year deal with a mutual option for the third year. The deal is pending a physical and is expected to be announced tomorrow. Scutaro is coming off his best season in the big leagues. In 2009 he hit 282/.379/.409 with 12 home runs and 60 RBI, both career highs. The...

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How low are the Red Sox willing to go in their search for a new shortstop? Well, according to...

How low are the Red Sox willing to go in their search for a new shortstop? Well, according to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald they've "expressed interest" in free agent Bobby Crosby. Crosby is a recognizable name thanks to being a former first-round pick who was the AL Rookie of the Year in 2004, but in the five seasons since then he's hit just .239/.302/.366 in 2,020...

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Red Sox Interested In DeRosa, Crosby

We learned yesterday that the Red Sox have expressed interest in infielders Marco Scutaro, Adam Kennedy, and Adam Everett already. Via Twitter, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald adds two more names to the list: Mark DeRosa and Bobby Crosby. Of these five free agent targets, only Scutaro would cost the Red Sox a draft pick. Despite wrist surgery, DeRosa appears to have a slew of suitors....