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John Shea:
Pablo Sandoval leaning toward Red Sox, to decide next week — Padres have highest offer, all offers on table (including SF Giants') — I hear Pablo Sandoval has received his highest contract offer from the Padres but is leaning toward accepting an offer from the Red Sox, though events could change in a hurry.
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Nick CafardoGLOBE / BostonGlobe.com:
Yankees may be gun-shy, or ready to pull the trigger — The New York Yankees are sick and tired of being burned on long-term contracts. — Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia, and Mark Teixeira to name three. — They have six years (and maybe seven because of an option) remaining on Jacoby Ellsbury …
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
In bid for Sandoval, Padres' offer ‘very competitive’ — MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Jeff Nelson discuss the Padres' interest in top free agents like Pablo Sandoval and Cuban import Yasmany Tomas — SAN DIEGO — The Padres made a “very competitive offer” to free-agent third baseman Pablo Sandoval …
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / Sportsnet.ca:
No recent contact between Blue Jays, Sandoval — Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos showed interest in Pablo Sandoval earlier in the off-season, but as bidding for the free agent third baseman intensifies, the Blue Jays are remaining on the sidelines. — There's been no contact between the Blue Jays …
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Nick CafardoGLOBE / The Boston Globe:
Red Sox' offer for Pablo Sandoval may be in lead — The Red Sox might be pulling ahead in the race for Pablo Sandoval. — A major league source indicated the Red Sox' five-year, $95 million offer may be in the lead over Sandoval's offers from the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres.
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ESPN:
Where were you in 1996? — During the Giants' World Series run in October, Sabean routinely spoke about the importance of stability in the front office. — “Sometimes, the toughest thing to do is get everybody pointed in the right direction or share the same vision,” he said before Game 6 in Kansas City.
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Preller meeting with agents in Miami, DR in pursuit of offensive upgrades
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Dennis Lin / U-T San Diego stories:
Source: Padres to make Sandoval offer
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Tomas has new suitors in Braves, Padres
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
LESTER, SCHERZER STAND TO BENEFIT FROM STRONG FREE-AGENT MARKET — If the early signings are any indication, the free-agent market is going to be rather robust. — Another example: The booming interest in left-hander Jon Lester. — Lester's agents, Seth and Sam Levinson of ACES …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Andrew Miller Has Multiple Three-Year Offers
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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Astros interested in Robertson: source — A year ago, a Yankees homegrown All-Star bolted for a lousy American League West team. — Could David Robertson follow the trail blazed by Robinson Cano? — The Astros have communicated with Robertson's agent Scott Leventhal to express …
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Brad Johnson / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Acquire Mike Bolsinger, Designate Jarret Martin — The Dodgers have acquired right-handed pitcher Mike Bolsinger from the Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations, tweets Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Bolsinger was designated for assignment by Arizona last Thursday.
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Cash Kruth / MLB.com:
Sources: White Sox land LaRoche with two-year deal — MLB.com White Sox reporter Scott Merkin discusses Adam LaRoche reportedly agreeing to a two-year deal and how he will impact their lineup — The White Sox added a veteran power bat to mix with their young sluggers Friday evening …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Adam LaRoche agrees to a 2-year deal with the White Sox
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox To Sign Adam LaRoche
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Rob Neyer / Fox Sports:
IF THEY CAN SAVE 10 MINUTES IN NOVEMBER ... So you probably heard about efforts to speed up the games in the Arizona Fall League? Including pitch clocks at one of the ballparks? Well, the results are in: … Maybe I'm missing something obvious here, but why not use all the time-saving procedures at Salt River?
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Mberardino / Twins Now:
Twinsights: Twins win bidding for Korean LHP Hyeon-jong Yang — The Twins have won the bidding for negotiating rights with Korean left-hander Hyeon-jong Yang and are closing in on a deal, a person familiar with the process told the Pioneer Press on Saturday.
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Sweeny Murti / CBS New York:
Sweeny's Yankees Notes: D-Rob, ‘Replacing Jeter,’ Finding A Lefty Pitcher — Bombers Likely Willing To Go 3 Years For Closer; Rollins Might Be Solution At Short — I spoke to an MLB executive this week who believes David Robertson will get a three-year deal for $39 million or a four-year deal for $52 million.
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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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James Wagner / Washington Post:
Could the Nationals make a play for a free agent starter such as Max Scherzer?
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