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Kevin Kernan / New York Post:
Terry Collins reveals Mets lineup plan and ‘the bat we need’ — Mets manager Terry Collins told The Post he is “so excited” about the upcoming season as he outlined his starting lineup, can't wait to watch Matt Harvey pitch and expects David Wright to have a bounce-back season.
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Matt Eddy / Baseball America:
2015 New York Mets Top 10 Prospects — Want More? Complete 2015 Top 10 Prospects Rankings — Get it all: Subscribe to Baseball America — Go 30 deep: Order the 2015 Prospect Handbook! — For the first time in a four-year tenure, general manager Sandy Alderson …
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Brewers sign Petersen to Minors deal with invite — 9/27/11: Bryan Petersen wins it for the Marlins with a solo homer in the ninth inning, his second of the season — MILWAUKEE — The Brewers restocked their Triple-A outfield on Tuesday with Minor League deals for Triple-A veterans Bryan Petersen …
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves announce Minor League coaching staffs — Brian Snitker, manager of Triple-A Gwinnett, has been part of the Braves' organization since 1977. — ATLANTA — The Braves' Minor League system will have a familiar feel in 2015, as five of the organization's six affiliates will be led by managers who were in the system last year.
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Dave Cameron / Fox Sports:
ARE WIL MYERS' FLAWS FIXABLE? — Two years ago, the Tampa Bay Rays traded James Shields and Wade Davis to the Kansas City Royals for a package of talent centered around outfield prospect Wil Myers. The deal was divisive to say the least, primarily due to Myers' inclusion; teams generally just didn't trade prospects of his stature.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Padres Talks For Wil Myers
Latest On Padres Talks For Wil Myers
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Acquire Anthony Varvaro — The Red Sox have reached a deal to acquire right-handed reliever Anthony Varvaro from the Braves, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports first reported on Twitter. Righty Aaron Kurcz and cash make up the return for the Braves, according to the official announcement.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Justin Ruggiano — The Mariners have reached a deal to acquire outfielder Justin Ruggiano from the Cubs, Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports on Twitter. Righty Matt Brazis is going to Chicago in return, the clubs announced. Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports first reported the possible match on Ruggiano.
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Dan ShaughnessyGLOBE / BostonGlobe.com:
Pedro Martinez and Curt Schilling on Dan Shaughnessy's Hall of Fame ballot — More than a quarter of a century after getting my first ballot, the Hall of Fame selection progress just keeps getting more challenging. — Wednesday my ballot will be mailed with boxes checked next to the names …
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Joe Frisaro / The Fish Pond:
Jones garnering interest on trade market — MIAMI — The Marlins have yet to officially announce the free agent signing of Michael Morse, but already the club has received calls from teams interested in Garrett Jones. — Morse's arrival gives the Marlins some flexibility regarding Jones, who suddenly becomes available.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
To trade Hamilton or not to trade him? That is the question for Halos — FOX Sports — The Angels still view Josh Hamilton as a potential asset despite him not producing as expected when they signed him. — A scout with whom I speak regularly predicted Tuesday that Josh Hamilton …
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Sam Amick / USA Today:
Kevin Durant on Kobe Bryant: 'I'd want to play with a guy like that' — SACRAMENTO — Given the sorry state of the Los Angeles Lakers these days, it doesn't take much to get the storied team's fan base excited about the possibilities for a better tomorrow. — In that regard, Kevin Durant may have just made their day.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Designate Scott Barnes, Ben Rowen For Assignment — The Rangers have designated left-hander Scott Barnes and right-hander Ben Rowen for assignment in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Kyuji Fujikawa and Colby Lewis, tweets team executive VP of communications John Blake.
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Associated Press:
Yankees GM Cashman: A-Rod now a full-time DH — NEW YORK — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says Alex Rodriguez's days as an everyday fielder are over and he hopes Rodriguez will be New York's full-time designated hitter. — Chase Headley will be the Yankees' starting third baseman …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Sign Gavin Floyd — The Indians have signed righty Gavin Floyd to a one-year deal, the team announced. Floyd gets a $4MM guarantee with $6MM of bonuses achievable based upon starts made and innings pitched, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation tweets. — Floyd threw last year for the Braves …
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CSN Chicago:
Cubs went all-out for Lester: ‘I was ready to soak myself in deer urine’ — Your browser does not support iframes. — How bad did Theo Epstein want to sign Jon Lester? — “I was ready to soak myself in deer urine, if necessary,” Epstein said. — The Cubs president of baseball operations …
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Associated Press:
White Sox Have High Hopes After Big Offseason — CHICAGO — General manager Rick Hahn contacted a representative for Melky Cabrera right after the World Series, and agent Peter Greenberg said the free-agent outfielder appreciated the interest from the Chicago White Sox and wanted to know more about the team's offseason plans.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Hahn credits Sox sales increase for budget-busting signing
Hahn credits Sox sales increase for budget-busting signing
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