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6:30 PM ET, November 23, 2015

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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Yankees' self-imposed financial restrictions could cost team Gardner, Miller  —  New York needs more players like Gardner, not less.  —  Here's the problem with the Yankees trading left fielder Brett Gardner: Their only other athletic position players are shortstop Didi Gregorius and outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Aaron Hicks.
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New York Daily News:
Ex-Mariners coach Andy Van Slyke wrong to rip Robinson Cano  —  You could always see where Robinson Cano might become an easy target, especially with those new, $240 million-man expectations.  —  His refusal to bust it down the line on routine outs, which drove Yankee fans crazy …
Craig Calcaterra / NBCSports.com:
Robinson Cano reportedly unhappy in Seattle, would like to go back to New York  —  Last week Andy Van Slyke made the news for, among other things, ripping Robinson Cano in a radio interview, claiming that he was lazy, loafed and ended up getting coaches fired in Seattle.
Boston Herald:
Dombrowski & Co. will go against form in exploring free agent market  —  As if the challenge facing the Red Sox is not already daunting enough, it's also brand new to the decision makers as well.  —  The Red Sox' need for an elite starting pitcher is acute, which is hardly news.
Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers, Cuban OF Yusniel Diaz Agree To $15.5MM Deal  —  The Dodgers have agreed to sign Cuban outfielder Yusniel Diaz to a $15.5MM deal, according to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com.  Furthermore, the Dodgers and Omar Estevez have agreed to a pact that will pay the infielder $6MM.
Discussion: True Blue LA and Baseball America
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Cuban Second Baseman Omar Estevez Highlight Video  —  Paying $6 million for 17-year-old Cuban second baseman Omar Estevez is a steep price.  That's the bonus the Dodgers agreed to pay Estevez, and because he's subject to the international bonus pools, the Dodgers are going to pay $12 million total …
Discussion: Minor League Ball
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Name Dave Roberts Manager  —  NOV. 23: The Dodgers have formally announced the hiring.  In the press release announcing the move, Friedman issued the following statement: … NOV. 22: 11:12pm: The official introductory press conference will be held after the Thanksgiving weekend, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Hire Lloyd McClendon As Triple-A Manager  —  Recently dismissed Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon has been named manager of the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens, the team announced today (Twitter link).  McClendon was fired from his post as Seattle's skipper back in early October …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Bless You Boys
WISH-TV:
2 men charged in Amanda Blackburn murder  —  INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two men were arrested and charged for the murder of Amanda Blackburn, the Marion County Prosecutor's Office announced Monday.  —  Larry Jo Taylor Jr., 18, and Jalen Watson, 21, have been charged with murder …
Discussion: WJTV and WOOD-TV
Ginger Poulson / MLB.com:
Brewers prospect recognized for unselfishness, hard work and leadership  —  11/7/15: Brewers prospect Yadiel Rivera makes a terrific barehanded play to retire Chad Pinder in the AFL Fall Stars Game  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Yadiel Rivera of the Brewers had quite the Saturday.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Talking Chop
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Strongly Interested In Acquiring Closer  —  The Astros are “hell-bent” on acquiring a closer, sources tell ESPN's Jayson Stark.  The Astros have made calls on Aroldis Chapman of the Reds, Andrew Miller of the Yankees, and Brad Boxberger of the Rays, as well as potential free agent possibilities.
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Saturday's MLB hot stove trade and free-agency buzz
Discussion: Red Reporter and MLB Daily Dish
Steve Rushin / SI.com:
Rod Carew opens up about his private life and his near-death experience  —  SAN DIEGO — Playing alone at Cresta Verde Golf Course in Corona, Calif. on the sunny Sunday of Sept. 20, Rod Carew hit his drive off the first tee precisely where he drove so many of his 3,053 hits with the Minnesota Twins …
Mike Florio / ProFootballTalk:
Peyton Manning is absolutely determined to get healthy and to play  —  With Brock Osweiler arguably playing better on Sunday than Peyton Manning has played all year, Peyton continues to focus on playing again, sooner than later.  —  Manning is “absolutely determined” to get himself healthy …
Discussion: Eye on Foxborough and NESN.com
 
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
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