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11:10 PM ET, November 28, 2014

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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Re-Sign Jason Frasor  —  The Royals announced that they have re-signed right-hander Jason Frasor to a one-year deal with a mutual option for the 2016 season.  Frasor, a client of agent Dave Meier, reportedly receives a $1.25MM base in 2015 with a $2MM option that contains a $550K buyout.
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Dick Kaegel / Associated Press:
Butler thanks KC for his time with the Royals  —  Billy Butler capped off his Royals career with a trip to the World Series in 2014.  —  KANSAS CITY — Departed designated hitter Billy Butler gave thanks to Kansas City fans and the Royals organization on Thursday by taking out a full-page ad …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Acquire Aaron Crow  —  The Marlins have acquired right-hander Aaron Crow from the Royals in exchange for left-hander Brian Flynn and minor league righty Reid Redman, the teams announced.  —  Crow, 28, has considerably more big league experience than the 24-year-old Flynn.
Bill Baer / HardballTalk:
Blue Jays acquire Josh Donaldson in a trade with the Athletics  —  Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Athletics have traded third baseman Josh Donaldson to the Blue Jays.  The deal has been confirmed by MLB.com's Jane Lee.  —  The Athletics will receive infielder Brett Lawrie along …
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ESPN.com:
A's trade Josh Donaldson to Jays … The Oakland Athletics have traded third baseman Josh Donaldson to the Toronto Blue Jays.  —  The A's will receive Brett Lawrie, Kendall Graveman, Franklin Barreto and Sean Nolin.  —  Donaldson told the San Francisco Chronicle that he was playing video games …
MLB.com:
Blue Jays set 2015 promotional/events schedule
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and Bluebird Banter
Jesse Sanchez / Jesse Sanchez at the Park:
Yasmany Tomas to D-backs  —  Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas and the D-backs have agreed to a six-year deal worth $68.5 million, according to industry sources.  —  The Tomas deal will include an opt-out after four years and is pending a physical, the sources said.  The D-backs have not confirmed the agreement.
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Source: Tomas agrees to six-year deal with D-backs
Discussion: U-T San Diego stories
Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Shane Victorino: ‘I should be the starting right fielder’  —  Shane Victorino is optimistic he will hit the ground running when spring training rolls around.  (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)  —  Through all the uncertainty that has encompassed the Red Sox' offseason, Shane Victorino has taken solace in his own run of certainty.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:   Yankees won't get into bidding war for Chase Headley, according to source
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
With righty-heavy offense, pitching staff, club looks to even things out with southpaws  —  On Hot Stove, Bob Costas joins the show to discuss the historic Giancarlo Stanton contract, the top free agents still available and more  —  MIAMI — When it comes to making personnel decisions …
Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards can be patient with pitching market  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  As John Mozeliak surveyed the Cardinals' roster midway through spring training in 2008, his first as the club's general manager, he saw a rotation light on innings and heavy with health issues.
Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians AL Central rivals showing interest in Justin Masterson  —  Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Group By Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Group  —  CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Indians haven't shown a lot of interest in Justin Masterson outside of some early contact at the start of the free agent season.
Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Club seeks creative solution after missing out on Sandoval, Tomas  —  MLB.com Padres reporter Corey Brock discusses what general manager A.J. Preller might do to improve the team for the upcoming 2015 season  —  SAN DIEGO — While the Padres were “all-in” in their quest …
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
Cindy Boren / Washington Post:
Phillip Hughes dies after being struck by cricket ball as debate over helmet safety is renewed  —  The cricket world is paying respects to Australian player Phil Hughes following his death two days after he was hit on the head by a ball.  (Reuters)  —  South Australia cricket star Phillip …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com and ESPN
 
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