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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.
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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.
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Baseball America and HardballTalk
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Upton: Name change not about rebound with Braves — Melvin Upton Jr. discusses reverting to his birth name for 2015 and how he is preparing to bounce back heading into the new season — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The man formerly known as B.J. Upton reported to Braves camp early Monday morning …
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HardballTalk
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
It's official: B.J. is now Melvin Upton Jr.
It's official: B.J. is now Melvin Upton Jr.
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MLB Trade Rumors and Associated Press
Drew Silva / HardballTalk:
B.J. Upton will now go by Melvin Upton Jr.
B.J. Upton will now go by Melvin Upton Jr.
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Talking Chop and New Jersey Online
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Kozma may find himself behind plate — JUPITER, Fla. • Pete Kozma, once the Cardinals' regular shortstop before Jhonny Peralta came along, said last month at the Cardinals' Winter Warm-Up that he would do anything, even pitch, if manager Mike Matheny wanted.
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HardballTalk
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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.
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Viva El Birdos
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.
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HardballTalk
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John HillJournal / providencejournal.com:
Pawtucket mayor: New PawSox owners didn't give us a chance — Mayor Donald R. Grebien said the new owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox told him they plan to move the team to Providence and that Pawtucket wasn't “even on the table.” — » RELATED CONTENT
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 …
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Red Reporter and redsminorleagues.com
Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Padres deal Ludwick to Pirates at Deadline — 6/17/11: Ryan Ludwick pummels a three-run home run into the upper deck in left field, bringing the Padres closer in the seventh — SAN DIEGO — One year to the day after landing outfielder Ryan Ludwick, the Padres on Sunday dealt their best run-producer to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Lone Star Ball
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.
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Dodgers Today and True Blue LA
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.
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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 …
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HardballTalk
Jeff / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers could pick up Adrian Beltre option for 2016 — Third baseman Adrian Beltre and general manager Jon Daniels both want the Texas Rangers to be the last team in a career that should lead Beltre to the Hall of Fame, and work toward that goal could begin shortly.
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Baseball Prospectus
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Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers May Pick Up Adrian Beltre's 2016 Option
Rangers May Pick Up Adrian Beltre's 2016 Option
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Postcards From Elysian Fields, HardballTalk and Lone Star Ball