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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Seeking offensive help, Boston's Cespedes emerges as potential match — Corey Brock phones in to #PadresSH to discuss the Padres' offseason plans — SAN DIEGO — After trying unsuccessfully to sign free agent Pablo Sandoval to what would have been the largest contract in club history …
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees won't get into bidding war for Chase Headley, according to source — Headley is primed to cash in after the recent mega deals signed by Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez. But the Yankees won't break the bank to keep him. 'If they have to go with (Martin) Prado at third, they're not afraid to do that.'
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Giants think big post Panda: Upton, Tomas, Cruz, even Scherzer on menu — The Giants will turn their attention to names like Max Scherzer (USATSI) — The World Series champion Giants, perhaps just a little surprised to see the beloved man they call Panda fly off to Boston …
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Chris Denorfia / Plain Dealer:
Chase Headley off Cleveland Indians radar, but Chris Denorfia, Kendrys Morales possible targets — Outfielder Chris Denorfia, who started last season with San Diego and finished it with Seattle, is a free agent the Indians have shown some interest in this offseason. (Pat Sullivan/Associated Press)
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Free agent may be prime candidate to add defense at hot corner — 9/22/14: Chase Headley belts a solo shot to center to give the Yankees a 5-0 lead in the 8th — CLEVELAND — Publicly, the Indians have not made third base a priority in their offseason pursuits, focusing instead on rotation and bullpen depth.
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Tony Andracki / CSN Chicago:
Kap: Cubs have made ‘significant’ offer to Jon Lester — Your browser does not support iframes. — Jon Lester is still one of the biggest dominos to fall in Major League Baseball's offseason. — It's not even December yet, but Lester has already drawn interest from the St. Louis Cardinals …
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Pablo Sandoval / Plain Dealer:
Boston Red Sox prove (once again) that competitive balance in baseball will never exist — Third baseman Pablo Sandoval, who helped the Giants win the World Series last month, signed a five-year $95 million deal with the Red Sox on Tuesday. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press)
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Headley stands to gain from Panda, Hanley deals
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ESPN.com:
Source: Lester, Giants will meet next week
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Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
Stong indications that Troy Tulowitzki-to-Yankees is not happening, period; Hall of Fame class …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
RED SOX SPLURGE LOOKS A LOT LIKE THE LAST ONE THAT DIDN'T WORK
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Yankees' restraint to be tested by splashy Red Sox moves
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Sign Ernesto Frieri, Designate Sean Rodriguez — The Rays announced that they have signed right-hander Ernesto Frieri to a one-year, Major League contract. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets that Frieri, a client of agent Matt Colleran, will earn an $800K base salary and can take home …
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Barry Jackson / Sports Buzz:
UM wants Golden to return; UM bowl update; Marlins trade talks; Dolphins, Heat chatter — WEDNESDAY BUZZ COLUMN — Regardless of how this season ends, the University of Miami indicated this week that it wants Al Golden to remain the Hurricanes' football coach, which isn't a surprise but should end any speculation about the matter.
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Jimmy Rollins is pricey, could again be available in May — The Yankees had interest in acquiring Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins, but are moving on since the asking price is too high, according to ESPN's Jason Stark (Twitter, Nov. 26). — The Mets also contacted the Phillies about acquiring Rollins …
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Time right for Phils to trade Hamels? — While a deal involving the lefty may happen this winter, don't bet the house on it — Cole Hamels' current contract is guaranteed to pay him $96 million through the 2018 season. — That flurry of Red Sox free-agent signings had barely surfaced …
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Japan Times latest:
Hawks on track to add Matsuzaka — Free-agent pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has apparently decided to return to Japanese baseball with the Japan Series champion Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, who said Monday they are really interested in adding the right-hander. — The 34-year-old Matsuzaka last played …
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MLB.com:
Blue Jays set 2015 promotional/events schedule — The TORONTO BLUE JAYS 2015 EVENTS and PROMOTIONAL schedule focuses on some established fan favourite quality giveaway items and new theme days, events and programs. The 2015 Promotions and Events calendar will have something for everyone …
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