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Mark Feinsand / New York Daily News:
Yankees have discussed trading Brett Gardner for Cubs' Starlin Castro: source — Brett Gardner continues to be a hot name on this year's trade market. — The Yankees have discussed the outfielder with “many teams” according to a major-league executive, and while it's no certainty that Gardner …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Seek Pitching In Potential Gardner Deals — 12:47pm: Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweets that there's no talk of Castro/Gardner at this point, as the Yankees' preference would be to add pitching if they're to part with Gardner. — 9:35am: The Yankees and Cubs have discussed …
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Pinstripe Alley
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Acquire Jesse Chavez From A's For Liam Hendriks — The Blue Jays have officially acquired righty Jesse Chavez from the Athletics. Right-hander Liam Hendriks is going to Oakland in return. — This swap could have wide-ranging implications. The 32-year-old Chavez figures to join …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
A's Designate Craig Gentry, Fernando Abad — The Athletics announced today that they have designated center fielder Craig Gentry and left-handed reliever Fernando Abad for assignment. The moves clear space for the addition of second baseman Joey Wendle and left-hander Jose Torres to the 40-man roster.
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Lone Star Ball and Athletics Nation
Paul Hagen / MLB.com:
Manfred announces additions for next season at quarterly Owners Meetings — Commissioner Rob Manfred announces plans for stadium-netting implementation and overall fan safety heading into the 2016 season — DALLAS — Increased safety netting is likely to be in place by the opening of the 2016 season …
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Maury Brown / Forbes:
Manfred Announces 3-Year Deal With FOX To Have MLB Games Streamed In-Market
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Viva El Birdos, FanGraphs Baseball and Red Reporter
Jenna Zibton / WSLS-TV:
After heated debate, Salem VA Medical Center allows Christmas tree after all — UPDATE: A letter from the Salem VA Medical Center to all employees stating Christmas trees will not be allowed in public areas this holiday season ignites a debate. But, after a heated meeting Friday afternoon …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Luis Sardinas From Brewers — The Mariners and Brewers announced the completion of a relatively minor trade, with infielder Luis Sardinas going to the Seattle in exchange for outfielder Ramon Flores. — Sardinas, still just 22, has been traded twice within the past year …
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Brent Stecker / 710Sports.com:
Ex-Mariners first base coach Andy Van Slyke rips Robinson Cano — In one fell swoop, former Mariners first base coach Andy Van Slyke made enemies with a pair of MLB franchises, including the one that let him go after the 2015 season. — Appearing on St. Louis' CBS Sports Radio 920 …
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J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
Rule 5 Draft Roster Deadline: Who's Being Added — As of Nov. 20, hundreds of minor leaguers will have a clear indication of where they stand. Tonight is the roster deadline for players to be added to 40-man rosters to protect them from the Rule 5 draft. Any player first signed …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Acquire Cameron Maybin — The Tigers have announced the acquisition of outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Braves. In return, Atlanta has added lefties Ian Krol and Gabe Speier. — Maybin, 28, returns to the organization that made him a first-round pick back in 2005.
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Yahoo Sports, Chop County, Talking Chop, Baseball Essential and MLB Daily Dish
Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
Trade Central: Cubs Add More Bullpen Help In Patton — THE DEAL — The Cubs have been attempting to add bullpen help on the cheap this week, claiming Tommy John patient Jack Leathersich off waivers from the Mets and then signing minor league free agent Andury Acevedo of the Yankees to a major league contract.
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Minor League Ball
Jon Paul Morosi / Fox Sports:
Sources: Cardinals showing interest in free-agent slugger Chris Davis — St. Louis is intrigued by Davis because of his bat — and his versatility on defense. — The St. Louis Cardinals are interested in free agent Chris Davis and have had discussions in recent weeks with his agent, Scott Boras, according to major-league sources.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Claim Chase Whitley From Yankees — The Rays have claimed right-hander Chase Whitley off waivers from the Yankees, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. — Whitley, 26, underwent Tommy John surgery in May after having thrown 19 1/3 useful innings for the Yankees early in the season.
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