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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays, Brewers Swap Adam Lind, Marco Estrada — The Brewers have acquired 1B/OF Adam Lind from the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish tweets. SportsNet.ca's Ben Nicholson-Smith initially reported the two sides were close to a deal. The Jays will receive righty Marco Estrada in return …
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Canadian Press:
Blue Jays trade Adam Lind to Milwaukee — Toronto receives right-handed pitcher Marco Estrada in deal — Adam Lind's decade-long run in Toronto came to an end Saturday as the Blue Jays picked up his 2015 contract option and promptly traded him to the Milwaukee Brewers for right-hander Marco Estrada.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / Sportsnet.ca:
Blue Jays exercise 2015 options on Happ, Thole — The Toronto Blue Jays exercised the 2015 options of left-hander J.A. Happ ($6.7 million) and catcher Josh Thole ($1.75 million), the team announced Saturday. — The club also exercised Adam Lind's option before trading him to the Milwaukee Brewers for right-hander Marco Estrada.
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Jim Callis / MLB.com:
Long home run paves way behind D-backs' Bradley in annual AFL showcase — 11/1/14: Greg Bird drives a pitch over the center-field wall for a solo shot, giving the East a 1-0 lead — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Fall League's most dangerous hitter this season continued to pound pitchers …
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John Manuel / Baseball America:
Fall Stars Game Set To Showcase AFL Talent — The annual Arizona Fall League's Fall Stars game features many of the game's top prospects, and once again lacks Byron Buxton. — Last year, the Twins' multi-tooled outfielder and 2013 Minor League Player of the Year missed the Fall Stars all-star showcase with a strained left shoulder.
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MLB.com:
Report: Twins to name Molitor manager Monday — The 120 Sports crew discusses Paul Molitor being a candidate for the Twins' open managerial position — MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins are expected to name Paul Molitor as their next manager on Monday, according to a report from 1500ESPN.com.
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Judd Zulgad / 1500 ESPN Twin Cities:
SportsWire Twins Paul Molitor expected to be named Twins manager next week — The search appears to be over. — All indications are that Paul Molitor will be named the Twins manager next week. Patrick Reusse reported the news during Saturday Morning SportsTalk on 1500 ESPN.
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Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Left-hander battled broken finger and season-ending back injury — 8/5/14: Brett Anderson is forced to leave the game with an apparent back injury after throwing a pitch in the 4th inning — DENVER — Uncertainty over the health of left-handed starter Brett Anderson, who is recovering from back surgery …
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Ramirez could return to play short — one of few spots that needs to be addressed by new LA boss — 10/17/14: Dodgers president of baseball operations, Andrew Friedman, discusses his new role and determination to win a World Series — LOS ANGELES — What can Andrew Friedman …
Fox Sports:
THE PLAYER THE ROYALS HAVE TO TRADE — CJ Nitkowski — Much like the Pirates a year ago, the Royals, despite ending a long postseason drought, will most likely not see a significant payroll bump next season. It will be business as usual in K.C. That means they'll look to move players …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
2014-15 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions — The ninth annual MLB Trade Rumors Top 50 Free Agents list is here! The entire list of available free agents can be found here, and you can filter by position and signing team with our free agent tracker here. — New to MLBTR?
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Veteran backstop and defensive specialist will make $1.5 million in 2015 — 9/20/14: With the Nationals attempting a double steal, Jeff Mathis throws out Jayson Werth trying to swipe third base in the 4th — MIAMI — The Marlins solidified their catching situation before free agents are eligible to sign elsewhere.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Chicago Cubs hire former Rays manager Joe Maddon — Joe Maddon's exodus from Tampa Bay to Chicago became official Friday, as the Cubs, after firing Rick Renteria, announced plans to introduce Maddon on Monday as their next manager. — But there are still some messy details …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
So, does this Joe Maddon-to-Cubs deal feel icky? Deal with it
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