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Quick Hits: Duchscherer, Ramirez, Marmol, Broxton

Links for Saturday..

• Peter Schmuck of The Baltimore Sun called the Orioles' signing of pitcher Justin Duchscherer the latest "late-winter Hail Mary" by GM Andy MacPhail.
• C.C. Sabathia told Mark Hale of the New York Post that he isn't concerned about the Yankees' rotation.
• Carlos Marmol took his physical in Mesa, Arizona today, tweets Carrie Muskat of MLB.com.  Marmol and the Cubs should finalize a long-term deal this week.
• The Nationals still have loose ends to tie up from the Esmailyn Gonzalez scandal, writes Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.
• Tom Singer of MLB.com will be keeping a close eye on Jonathan Broxton of the Dodgers as he looks to get his career back on track this season.  Recently our own Mike Axisa characterized 2011 as a make or break year for the closer as he approaches free agency.
• Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes that the Cardinals and outfielder Jim Edmonds have not yet scheduled the physical that he needs to pass in order to finalize his minor league deal with the club.  GM John Mozeliak confirmed that the agreement is open-ended in order to allow Edmonds time to recover from foot surgery before taking the physical.
• After signing a one-year, $4MM this winter, Aaron Harang is looking to return to old form with the Padres, writes Don Norcross of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
• Meanwhile, Eric Chavez is looking for a fresh start with the Yankees, writes Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News.

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