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10:50 AM ET, February 23, 2015

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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Deal believed to be worth about $30 million  —  Yoan Moncada worked out privately for nine big league teams.  —  Cuban top infield prospect Yoan Moncada has agreed to a record-setting bonus with the Red Sox, according to an industry source.  —  The agreement is pending a physical.
Discussion: Baseball America and HardballTalk
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
TAMPA — Multiple bids are in on Cuban infield prodigy Yoan Moncada, and bidding is believed past $20 million, perhaps significantly so.  —  The Yankees, Red Sox and Padres are believed among teams in talks, with even the Dodgers and others seen as less likely at the moment.
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Daulton gets encouraging news in cancer fight  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - Another catcher reported to the Phillies' camp Sunday morning and even though he will be unable to help the rebuilding process on the field, Darren Daulton was still the most welcome sight on these premises since spring training opened Thursday.
Discussion: HardballTalk
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Associated Press:
Baseball Notes: Bochy returns to Giants helm after heart procedure
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Ryan Lawrence / Philly.com:
Amaro apologizes to Howard
Discussion: HardballTalk
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
It's official: B.J. is now Melvin Upton Jr.  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — It's official: B.J. Upton is now Melvin Upton Jr. on your scorecard.  —  The Braves center fielder is listed as Melvin Upton Jr. on the Braves' spring training roster, and Upton Jr. is on the back of the Braves jersey …
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Drew Silva / HardballTalk:
B.J. Upton will now go by Melvin Upton Jr.
Discussion: Talking Chop and New Jersey Online
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Choate hopes to resume specialist role  —  JUPITER, Fla. _ Veteran lefthander Randy Choate and Matheny have discussed Choate's occasional unhappiness last year that he wasn't used as much for lefthander-on-lefthander specialty purposes, which basically why Choate was given a three-year contract before the 2013 season.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Sign Dustin McGowan  —  The Dodgers announced today that they have signed right-hander Dustin McGowan to a one-year, Major League contract.  To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, fellow righty Brandon Beachy, whom the team signed last week, was placed on the 60-day disabled list.
Discussion: True Blue LA and Dodgers Today
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Cabrera reports no soreness after hitting session  —  LAKELAND, Fla. - Miguel Cabrera likes to hit.  —  So it's no surprise that the day after he was cleared to hit, he started hitting.  —  “I know he's been hitting,” Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said Sunday.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Righty completes 'pen session after being held back due to concerns about shoulder  —  2015 MLB.com Top Prospects: Robert Stephenson isn't afraid to attack hitters and he has the stuff to be a top-of-the-rotation starter  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Reds top prospect Robert Stephenson worked off …
Discussion: redsminorleagues.com
Cincinnati.com:
Spring flings serious business for Reds pitchers  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — It has all the awkward tension of a junior-high dance: Nobody wants to be left out, everyone has an ideal mate in their head and the consequences can last an entire month.  —  Reds pitchers and catchers had their first workout Thursday …
Discussion: HardballTalk
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
No surprise, Teheran expected to start opening day  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - In what should come as a surprise to no one, the Braves are planning to name All-Star Julio Teheran their opening day starter for the second consecutive season.  —  Manager Fredi Gonzalez probably won't announce …
Discussion: HardballTalk
Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers May Pick Up Adrian Beltre's 2016 Option  —  Adrian Beltre's contract can be voided prior to the 2016 season if he doesn't reach 586 plate appearances this season.  However, Rangers GM Jon Daniels says that he's considering taking that clause out of the equation and bringing him back regardless …
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Jeff / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Rangers could pick up Adrian Beltre option for 2016
Mike Digiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels' Albert Pujols might need an Olympic break in a few years  —  Albert Pujols raised the possibility of retiring before his 10-year, $240-million contract expires in 2021, but not for the reasons one might think.  —  The Angels first baseman, who turned 35 in January …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
David Price, Tigers expect max effort to strike deal  —  LAKELAND, Fla. - David Price joked with the Detroit Tigers clubhouse attendants Sundays, signed autographs for nearly 45 minutes, pumped fists with teammates' kids, and strolled out of the door for a leisurely drive back to his Tampa condo.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees' CC Sabathia enters spring training at 305 pounds, knows he has a lot to prove in 2015  —  TAMPA — Size matters.  Just ask CC Sabathia.  —  The former AL Cy Young winner reported to Yankees camp tipping the scales at 305 pounds, admitting that his drastic weight loss in 2013 and '14 might have affected him more than he knew.
Discussion: CBSSports.com
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Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
Sabathia weighs in at 305 lbs., on purpose
Discussion: HardballTalk and CBSSports.com
 
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