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3:55 PM ET, December 17, 2014

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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 …
Discussion: Metsblog
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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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Pitcher returning from broken right elbow  —  6/19/14: Gavin Floyd pitches six scoreless frames before exiting early with a broken elbow, striking out six while allowing just two hits  —  The Indians are betting on a bounce-back for former White Sox innings-eater Gavin Floyd.
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Sign Gavin Floyd
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Hahn credits Sox sales increase for budget-busting signing
Discussion: HardballTalk
Mike Petriello / MLB:
The secretly great Indians rotation
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and ESPN
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.
Discussion: Talking Chop
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:   Brewers sign Petersen to Minors deal with invite
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants To Re-Sign Sergio Romo  —  The sides are in agreement on a two-year, $15MM deal with righty Sergio Romo, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports on Twitter.  Now entering his age-32 season, Romo lost his job as the San Francisco closer but rebounded to have a strong second half.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Wade Miley's preparation habits were apparently an issue for Diamondbacks  —  Wade Miley doesn't want to upset anyone with the Diamondbacks.  He spent the first seven seasons of his professional career with them, leaves behind a lot of close friends and says he has no hard feelings.
Discussion: HardballTalk and Beisbol's Org
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
Discussion: CBSSports.com
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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