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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs have the cash to pursue a marquee pitcher — The Cubs believed they had enough money last winter to make an honest run at free-agent pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. — But with about $41 million off the books from this year's obligations — including the final $14 million installment …
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csnphilly.com, Over the Monster and Cubs Den
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Quinn Roberts / MLB.com:
Newly acquired slugger led Major Leagues in outfield assists with 16 in 2014 — 9/23/14: Yoenis Cespedes handles Ben Zobrist's single to left field and fires a strong throw to home plate to nab Yunel Escobar — BOSTON — The Red Sox are interested in negotiating a contract extension …
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HardballTalk
Quinn Roberts / MLB.com:
AFL the next stop for Red Sox's Castillo — 9/26/14: Rusney Castillo smashes a solo home run over the Green Monster, his second career homer, cutting the deficit to one run in the 7th — BOSTON — The Red Sox are wasting no time in making sure Rusney Castillo gets back on the diamond.
Discussion:
HardballTalk
MLB:
Twins fire Ron Gardenhire — The Minnesota Twins have fired manager Ron Gardenhire after 13 seasons with the team. — The move was made Monday, ending the second-longest active tenure in the major leagues behind Mike Scioscia of the Angels. — The Twins finished Sunday with a 3- defeat …
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MLB Daily Dish, AaronGleeman.com, MLB Trade Rumors and Associated Press
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Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
Twins Fire Gardenhire After 13 Seasons As Manager
Twins Fire Gardenhire After 13 Seasons As Manager
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Twinkie Town
Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com:
Managed team to six division titles; only Kelly has more wins as Minnesota skipper
Managed team to six division titles; only Kelly has more wins as Minnesota skipper
Discussion:
Minneapolis Star Tribune and Twinkie Town
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Sources: Yanks start work on Cashman deal — The New York Yankees have begun the process of constructing a new contract for longtime general manager Brian Cashman, sources close to the situation said. — Cashman's contract is set to expire on Oct. 31. — He just completed his 17th season …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and HardballTalk
MLB:
Pirates' Volquez to get start for NL wild card — The Pittsburgh Pirates will send Edinson Volquez to the mound for the NL wild-card game against the San Francisco Giants, the team announced Monday. — Volquez (13-7, 3.04 ERA) finished the regular season having not allowed a run in a career-high 18 consecutive innings.
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Jackson Alexander / MLB.com:
Fans will have chance to meet members of Royals, take part in Q&A session
Fans will have chance to meet members of Royals, take part in Q&A session
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Camden Chat, Athletics Nation, baseballmusings.com, True Blue LA and Royals Review
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
After late-season stumble, Brewers look for fixes for '15 — Brewers owner Mark Attanasio and GM Doug Melvin discuss the team's collapse and what they plan on doing to fix the team — MILWAUKEE — When the Brewers limped into the All-Star break with a 2-11 stretch, general manager Doug Melvin gathered his baseball men for a debate.
Discussion:
Al's Ramblings and JSOnline
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins' Payroll — The Marlins made a 15-game improvement over last season's 62 wins, but president of baseball operations Michael Hill explains to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald that the team still has work to do, as they're not one of the 10 teams whose season has yet to end.
Discussion:
Miami Herald & … and Fish Stripes
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Why the Nationals will win it all — Turning to experts to predict why Washington will be lifting the trophy in October — Not to suggest that it's been a while since a team from Washington won a World Series. But ... The last time it happened — a mere 90 years ago …
Discussion:
Bless You Boys and Camden Chat
Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
O's lose many key players during season, but general manager answers every time — 9/25/14: Steve Pearce takes David Robertson to deep left-center field for a solo home run, tying the game at 5 in the 9th inning — BALTIMORE — There are no more moves to be made, free agents to mull …
Discussion:
Camden Chat
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Sale, Ventura had heated argument last week — Chris Sale left the White Sox clubhouse before Thursday's game against the Royals for reasons the Sox described as “personal.” — What wasn't known at the time was that Sale and Ventura engaged in a heated shouting match just before Sale's exit.
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MLB.com, HardballTalk and South Side Sox
Fox Sports:
Who takes it? 2014 MLB postseason expert predictions — The 2014 MLB postseason is here. Check out predictions from our experts to see who they think will be left standing when the World Series is said and done. — Participating this year: — *Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi, FOXSports.com's senior MLB writers;
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Hire A.J. Hinch As Manager — 5:36pm: The Astros have officially announced Hinch as their new manager. In a prepared statement within a press release, GM Jeff Luhnow offered the following praise for Hinch: … 3:31pm: The Astros have called a press conference to make a …
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes, HardballTalk, MLB Daily Dish and Bucs Dugout
Clint Longenecker / Baseball America:
Initial 2015 Draft Order Set, Benefitting Astros — The completion of the regular season on Sunday set the 2015 draft order, although free agent compensation could alter a few spots this offseason. A team other than the Astros will select first for the first time in the current Collective …
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
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