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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
(Getty Images) — Pablo Sandoval has agreed to to a Red Sox deal, completing what appears to be a stunning free agent double play. — Sandoval will receive close to $100 million for five years, people familiar with the deal say, following news Hanley Ramirez is close to a deal with Boston, as well.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Red Sox trying for mega-free agent double play: Panda and Hanley — The Boston Red Sox are trying hard for a huge free agent double play, as they are involved with not only Pablo Sandoval but also Hanley Ramirez, according to sources. — The Red Sox are known to be in the middle of talks …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Finalizing Deal With Hanley Ramirez — Hanley Ramirez will go to Boston on Monday to finalize a deal with the Red Sox in the five-year, $90MM range, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports (Twitter links). Reports emerged this afternoon indicating that the Red Sox were in hot pursuit of Ramirez.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Ramirez headed to Boston to sign long-term deal with Red Sox — Something is going on with the Red Sox and free agent Hanley Ramirez. Something big. — Ramirez is headed to Boston on Monday to finalize a deal with the Red Sox, according to a major-league source.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Red Sox nearing deals to land Panda, Hanley — MLB.com analyst Jim Duquette discusses the Red Sox reportedly signing Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval — BOSTON — The Red Sox appear close to making a pair of impact free-agent signings that should bolster their offense in 2015 and beyond.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Ramirez-to-Red Sox rumblings gaining momentum — Something is going on with the Red Sox and free agent Hanley Ramirez. — The first person to say so was Christopher Meola on Twitter, who tweeted at about noon ET on Sunday, “Hanley is signing with Boston ... deal is finishing up.”
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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
Hanley Ramirez and the Logjam in Boston — The Red Sox are reportedly on the verge of signing Hanley Ramirez for something “in the range” of $90 million over five years, according to Ken Rosenthal. The vagueness associated with the “range” wording means that we don't know exactly how many years …
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Alex Speier / Full Count:
Source: Red Sox deal for Hanley Ramirez ‘could come together quickly’
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Nick CafardoGLOBE / BostonGlobe.com:
Yankees may be gun-shy, or ready to pull the trigger
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John Shea:
Pablo Sandoval leaning toward Red Sox, to decide next week …
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McCovey Chronicles, Over the Monster, Amazin' Avenue, HardballTalk, MLB Daily Dish and Hot Stove
Ben Nicholson-Smith / Sportsnet.ca:
No recent contact between Blue Jays, Sandoval
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Susan Slusser Updated / Associated Press:
A's add Ike Davis to their first-base options — FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2014, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Ike Davis (15) bats during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh. The Oakland Athletics have filled their second key position in five days …
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Edward Creech / MLB Trade Rumors:
A's Acquire Ike Davis, Designate Andrew Brown
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Paul Casella / MLB.com:
In third year on ballot, catcher joined by former Mets Pedro, Sheff, Delgado, Kent — MLB.com writers Marty Noble, Barry Bloom and Mike Bauman share their thoughts on Mike Piazza falling short of election for the Hall of Fame — NEW YORK — Mike Piazza is hoping the third time is the charm …
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Outfielder declined two extension offers from club during season — MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Jeff Nelson discuss how the Reds' Jay Bruce, Johnny Cueto and Mike Leake might be trade targets — Reds outfielder Jay Bruce's agent affirmed his client's “desire to remain a Red for life” …
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Roch Kubatko / School of Roch:
Melky Cabrera a “fallback option” for the Orioles — So, how do you feel about Melky Cabrera? — I'm just curious, since I've heard from multiple people that he's a “fallback option” for the Orioles if they can't re-sign Nick Markakis. His name has been discussed. He's on the radar, as the kids say.
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Calvin Watkins / ESPN:
Rangers inquire about J. Upton trade — The Texas Rangers have inquired about trading for Atlanta Braves left fielder Justin Upton, according to a source. — The Rangers tried to acquire Upton in previous seasons but couldn't finalize a deal. — With the Rangers planning …
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