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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Should Red Sox have traded prospects for starter instead of Kimbrel? — Will Boston still be able to land an ace? — The biggest question with the Red Sox's trade for Craig Kimbrel is whether new president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski could have used the four prospects he sent …
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Nick Cafardo / BostonGlobe.com:
Kimbrel trade could be start of winning formula for Red Sox — We'll see what Dave Dombrowski does from here.
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Fox Sports:
Rosenthal: Padres shopping Matt Kemp, Tyson Ross — The San Diego Padres appear poised to deal away their core of star players. — It appears as though Craig Kimbrel won't be the only star player the San Diego Padres will part with this offseason. — HOT STOVE LEAGUE
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Associated Press:
THE LATEST: AMBASSADOR SAYS 15 VICTIMS YET TO BE IDENTIFIED — PARIS (AP) — The latest on the deadly attacks in Paris. (All times local): — France's ambassador to the United States says authorities have yet to identify 15 victims of the Paris attacks. — Gerard Araud tweeted the information Monday evening.
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
With teams more willing to take a risk, Zack Wheeler remains attractive . . . but Mets aren't actively looking to trade him … Mets — Mets 2016 keep 'em or dump 'em? … Mets — Swing or take: Mets and potential free agents … Mets — Love it or hate it: New York sports uniforms
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Leonys Martin From Rangers For Tom Wilhelmsen — The Mariners have officially struck a deal to acquire outfielder Leonys Martin and righty Anthony Bass from the Rangers in exchange for right-handed reliever Tom Wilhelmsen, outfielder James Jones, and a player to be named later.
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New York Post:
Mets reach out to Ben Zobrist — but Yankees likely scared off — Sandy Alderson, Ben Zobrist and Brian Cashman Photo: Andrew Theodorakis; UPI; AP — Ben Zobrist will have his share of suitors this offseason — including the Mets — but early indications are the Yankees will not be among them.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays may consider dealing another starter — While the Rays didn't make any deals at last week's GM meetings, they did plenty of talking with other teams and agents behind closed doors. And there was plenty of chatter about them among execs from other teams, scouts and agents.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Sign Reed Johnson, Sean Burnett To Minors Contracts — The Nationals announced today that they have agreed to terms with veteran outfielder Reed Johnson and veteran lefty Sean Burnett on a pair of minor league contracts, which include invitations to Major League Spring Training.
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Newsday:
Mets 2016 Spring Training schedule — The Mets released their 2016 spring training schedule Friday. See who, when and where they'll be playing while in Florida.
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TMZ.com:
‘JACKASS’ STAR DEAD — Vincent Margera — the uncle of Bam Margera who appeared in “Jackass” — has died ... TMZ has learned. — Vincent became famous for pranks he pulled off with Bam on the TV show and later the “Jackass” movies as well as “Viva La Bam”.