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11:50 AM ET, November 20, 2014

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CBS San Francisco:
Giants Trailing in Pursuit of Pablo Sandoval, Boston Making A Strong Bid  —  SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) -The Giants need to start looking for a third baseman because Pablo Sandoval is likely not coming back to San Francisco.  —  After speaking with two sources, here's what I've been able to put together:
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Left-hander is one of the top starting pitchers on the free-agent market
Discussion: Hot Stove
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
(Getty Images)  —  Barring a team stepping out quickly with the right number, the plan calls for free agent Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas to attend baseball's winter meetings, which begin Dec. 8 at San Diego.  So don't expect a signing before then.  —  Tomas has acquired a visa allowing …
Discussion: HardballTalk and Hot Stove
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Royals focus on Ervin Santana, Francisco Liriano, Torii for OF  —  While the American League champion Royals will check in on free-agent pitching star Jon Lester and their own James Shields, barring something unusual like an unexpected drop in the market for top starting pitchers …
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Drew Silva / HardballTalk:
A's sign Billy Butler to three-year, $30 million contract
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Third baseman Urshela, catcher Wolters among prospects who could be selected  —  2014 MLB.com Top Prospects: Giovanny Urshela's defense has always been the strongest part of his game but he has made great strides hitting  —  CLEVELAND — Teams are tasked with mapping out plans beyond …
Discussion: Royals Review and Brew Crew Ball
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Plenty of potential suitors for Scherzer in free agency  —  FOX Sports  —  Max Scherzer's resume includes an AL Cy Young Award and 91 wins.  —  Max Scherzer's name isn't prominent early in free agency, but that's to be expected.  Scherzer's agent, Scott Boras, is Mr. January, not Mr. November.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Barry Jackson / Sports Buzz:
Update on Marlins' free agent moves; Behind-the-scenes nuggets on Stanton negotiations  —  All Marlins talk in the wake of today's press conference for Giancarlo Stanton's historic 13-year, $325 million deal:  —  ### By accepting below-market salaries of $6.5 million and $9 million over the next …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Players Added To The 40-Man Roster  —  Midnight EST is the deadline for teams to add players to their 40-man roster in order to protect them from being selected in next month's Rule 5 Draft.  Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com lists the notable prospects who are newly Rule 5 eligible.
Discussion: MLB.com and Bless You Boys
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
MLB owners to vote Thursday on five-year contract for Rob Manfred  —  MLB owners are scheduled to vote on a five-year contract for commissioner-elect Rob Manfred on Thursday at a meeting in Kansas City.  —  Manfred was elected the new commissioner in August, and is due to take over Jan. 25 …
Caitlin Doornbos / The Lawrence Journal-World:
Two Lawrence men, one a pro baseball player, arrested in California on aggravated robbery warrants out of Douglas County  —  Two Lawrence Free State High School graduates, one a minor league baseball player in the Boston Red Sox farm system, were arrested Monday in Long Beach, Calif. …
Roch Kubatko / School of Roch:
Notes on Young, Jimenez, De Aza, minors and more  —  The Orioles remain open to re-signing free-agent outfielder Delmon Young, who evolved into baseball's best pinch-hitter this season.  However, Young is looking for a two-year deal, which doesn't figure to provide a match.
Discussion: HardballTalk and Hot Stove
David Murphy / Philly.com:
The family legal fight over Ryan Howard's finances  —  IT WAS late July when Ryan Howard pointedly asked a reporter whether he wanted to trade places with him.  The anguish in his tone was palpable.  A former perennial MVP candidate, the slugger's career was nearing its nadir.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Designate Venters, Pena For Assignment  —  The Braves have designated left-hander Jonny Venters and infielder Ramiro Pena for assignment, according to the team's transactions page.  Additionally, the team has added Brandon Cunniff, Yean Carlos Gil, Kyle Kubitza, Williams Perez …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Michael O'Keeffe / NY Daily News:
Judge threatens Roger Clemens with contempt of court, sanctions in defamation case vs. former trainer Brian McNamee  —  U.S. Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak ordered the former Yankee star to turn over the documents to Brian McNamee's attorneys by Nov. 26.  Pollak also told Clemens …
Discussion: CBSSports.com and HardballTalk
 
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