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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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Dallas Morning News, Pinstripe Alley, Baseball Essential, Federal Baseball, Lone Star Ball and MLB Trade Rumors
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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 …
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Pinstripe Alley, Lookout Landing, MLB Daily Dish and FanGraphs Baseball
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.
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New York Daily News, Bronx Bomber Blogger and It's About The Money
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Darren O'Day market: Nats, Braves, Dodgers among teams in mix — Reliever Darren O'Day, who could be one of the first big free agents to sign, has drawn big interest from the Nationals, Braves and Dodgers, and while other teams are in the mix, this could shape up as a three-team competition featuring interesting connections.
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Federal Baseball, MLB Daily Dish, MLB Trade Rumors and Camden Chat
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Dodgers, looking to upgrade pen, have checked in on Aroldis Chapman
Dodgers, looking to upgrade pen, have checked in on Aroldis Chapman
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NBCSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Strongly Interested In Acquiring Closer
Astros Strongly Interested In Acquiring Closer
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The Crawfish Boxes
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Saturday's MLB hot stove trade and free-agency buzz
Saturday's MLB hot stove trade and free-agency buzz
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Red Reporter and MLB Daily Dish
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.
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BostonGlobe.com, providencejournal.com, Union-News, WEEI, MLB Trade Rumors, CBSSports.com and Over the Monster
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 …
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Minor League Ball
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Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers, Cuban OF Yusniel Diaz Agree To $15.5MM Deal
Dodgers, Cuban OF Yusniel Diaz Agree To $15.5MM Deal
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True Blue LA and Baseball America
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.
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True Blue LA, MLB Daily Dish, NBCSports.com, NESN.com, Yahoo Sports, Gaslamp Ball and BBTF's Baseball Primer …
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 …
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Yahoo Sports and Bless You Boys
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 …
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CBSSports.com, Orange County Register and Twinkie Town
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 …
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.
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Talking Chop and Pinstripe Alley
Barry Jackson / Sports Buzz:
Marlins drop Tommy Hutton; tons of Dolphins news, notes from Monday — In a surprising and upsetting development, the Marlins today dropped TV analyst Tommy Hutton, who did exemplary work for 19 seasons. — My breaking of the story on Twitter elicited a flood of comments in support of Hutton —
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Baseball Essential, Deadspin and Fish Stripes
Fox Sports:
Angels aren't ruling out pursuit of Heyward — JP Morosi — The Los Angeles Angels have the American League's 2015 Gold Glove Award winner in right field. — How about the National League recipient, too? — The Angels aren't ruling out a pursuit of free agent Jason Heyward, sources tell Ken Rosenthal and me.
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MLB Daily Dish