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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Braves shopping Justin Upton at a steep price — The Braves are very much shopping Justin Upton and are requesting a higher return than they received earlier this week when they dealt their other corner outfielder, Jason Heyward. — In exchange for Heyward and reliever Jordan Walden …
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Atlanta Braves' park factor — John Hart rebuilding with an eye on 2017, when new stadium opens — With the team in rebuild mode, the Braves could look to move both Justin and B.J. Upton. — In Cobb County, Georgia, just 20 miles to the north of Turner Field, the Atlanta Braves' new ballpark is beginning to rise out of the dust.
Jesse Sanchez / Jesse Sanchez at the Park:
Padres, Braves in hunt for Tomas — The race to sign Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas is heating up once again. — The Braves and Padres have emerged as the frontrunners in the Tomas' sweepstakes and top officials from both clubs are expected to meet with him this weekend in the Dominican Republic, according to industry sources.
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Tomas has new suitors in Braves, Padres
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Reds at least considering trading big names, reducing payroll — It's public knowledge that the Reds are open to trading a starting pitcher. They need to be proactive, considering four of their starters - Johnny Cueto, Mat Latos, Mike Leake and Alfredo Simon - are entering their free-agent years.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox To Sign Adam LaRoche — The White Sox have signed first baseman Adam LaRoche to a two-year, $25MM deal, tweets Bob Nightengale of USA Today. LaRoche is a client of Relativity Sports' Mike Milchin. — Left-handed power has been a priority for the Sox this offseason …
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Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
Orioles also add outfielder Latimore, right-hander Doyle — 8/25/13: Paul Janish lays out, picks a short hop out of the dirt and makes a strong throw to first for the out in the bottom of the eighth — BALTIMORE — The Orioles signed a trio of players to Minor League deals on Friday …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Club reportedly willing to listen to offers on righties in order to improve other areas — 9/28/14: Jordan Zimmermann throws a no-hitter vs. the Marlins, allowing just one walk while striking out 10 in a 1-0 win — WASHINGTON — According to USA Today, the Nationals have told opposing teams …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Brandon Drury among 5 added to 40-man roster — The Diamondbacks added five players to their 40-man roster on Thursday: infielder Brandon Drury, outfielder Socrates Brito, left-hander Will Locante and right-handers A.J. Schugel and Kevin Munson.
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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
MLB to tweak replay system, but managers' challenges will stay — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Baseball's instant-replay system will feature some tweaks in 2015, but the foundation will remain the same. Once again, the managers will be the stars of the show. — Major League Baseball COO …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Andrew Miller Has Multiple Three-Year Offers — Andrew Miller is one of the hottest free agents on this year's open market, and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports (via Twitter) that Miller has multiple three-year offers in hand, making it increasingly likely that he will end up with a four-year deal.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Managerial Finalists Are Wakamatsu, Cash, Ibanez — The Rays have whittled their list of managerial candidates down to three and will select either Royals bench coach Don Wakamatsu, Indians bullpen coach Kevin Cash or Raul Ibanez to serve as their next skipper, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (on Twitter).
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Metsblog:
Mets may be in market for a RH-hitting outfielder — The Mets could be in the market for a right-handed hitting corner outfielder, such as free-agents Jonny Gomes or Ryan Ludwick, who could play in right or left field when Michael Cuddyer starts at first against lefties in place of Lucas Duda (Rubin, Nov. 20).
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