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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves, Cardinals Trade Jason Heyward For Shelby Miller — The Cardinals have acquired right fielder Jason Heyward and right-hander Jordan Walden from the Braves in exchange for righty Shelby Miller and pitching prospect Tyrell Jenkins, the teams announced.
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Bernie Miklasz / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Bernie: Heyward a Cards' trade candidate? — With the Cardinals seeking to upgrade their lineup, I've been taking a player-by-player look at some of the candidates. So far we've evaluated veteran free-agent outfielder Nelson Cruz and Cuban free-agent slugger Yosmany Tomas.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Marlins' Stanton mega deal is in place: $325M, 13 years, early opt out — Superstar outfielder Giancarlo Stanton and the Marlins now have a deal in place for a record $325 million over a record 13 years, sources connected to the team say. That landmark contract keeps the beloved Stanton …
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Nick Cafardo / The Boston Globe:
Marlins serious about hooking slugger Giancarlo Stanton — Everyone in baseball has been waiting for the Miami Marlins to make a serious bid to sign Giancarlo Stanton for the long term. Now that a record 13-year, $325 million deal is being discussed for the 25-year-old slugger and perhaps …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Appear To Be Front-Runners For Russell Martin — 9:59pm: Rosenthal tweets that the Blue Jays could also be seriously involved in the pursuit for Martin. The Tigers worried that the Jays would outbid them for Victor Martinez, Rosenthal writes, seemingly implying that the Jays …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays To Sign Russell Martin — Toronto-born Russell Martin is heading home, as the catcher has agreed to a five-year, $82MM contract with the Blue Jays. As per Jays team policy, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman tweets, the contract doesn't have any no-trade protection. Martin is represented by Matt Colleran.
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Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Pairs of Rays, Royals prospects combine for five of game's seven home runs — 11/15/14: Eddie Rosario gives SRR an early lead with a solo homer to right field — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Eddie Rosario's bounce back came quickly and at a perfect time. — Rosario, who lost the batting title …
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Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Prospect is recognized for his selfless attitude and willingness to be a team player
John Manuel / Baseball America:
Salt River Claims First Arizona Fall League Title
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Jim Callis / MLB.com:
Yankees' Bird named Arizona Fall League MVP
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Padres are fifth team in Panda derby; Sandoval visits Boston this week — The Padres have interest in Pablo Sandoval, expanding the field of known interested teams in the star third baseman to five. — The incumbent Giants, where he has won three World Series rings, and the deep-pocketed Red Sox …
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Sandy Alderson wants Harvey to be available in September — Sandy Alderson made it sound like he does not intend to handle Matt Harvey's first year back from Tommy John surgery in the same way the Nationals handled Stephen Strasburg. — “The key for us is figuring out a way to manage …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Release Carlos Marmol — The Reds have released right-hander Carlos Marmol, Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports. Cincinnati signed Marmol to a minor league deal in May, though he was placed on the restricted list just a few weeks later after he left the team without permission.
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Edward Creech / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Tommy La Stella — The Cubs have announced they have acquired infielder Tommy La Stella from the Braves for right-hander Arodys Vizcaino. The two teams also traded 2014-15 international bonus slots: the Cubs receiving the Braves' number four slot ($142K) in exchange for Chicago's second …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays Evan Longoria watches birth of son via phone from Japan — UPDATE, 3:25: Edmondson tweeted that they have chosen a name, Nash Harrison Longoria. — DEVELOPING: Rays 3B Evan Longoria watched via FaceTime on his phone from the Tokyo Dome on Saturday as fiancee Jaime Edmondson delivered a healthy baby boy in Arizona.
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Right-hander expected to be top free-agent pitcher on market — President and GM Dave Dombrowski discusses the Tigers' offseason agenda including the latest on Max Scherzer, Joel Hanrahan and Torii Hunter — DETROIT — The Tigers officially brought back Victor Martinez on Friday …
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