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Rob Manfred: No foreseeable change to DH rule coming — MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has a message for fans who think the designated hitter is on its way to the National League: Not so fast. — “The most likely result on the designated hitter for the foreseeable future is the status quo …
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Yankees, Carlos Corporan Agree To Minor League Deal — The Yankees and catcher Carlos Corporan are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports SB Nation's Chris Cotillo (on Twitter). The 32-year-old MDR Sports Management client figures to compete with Gary Sanchez and Austin Romine to serve as the backup to Brian McCann in 2016.
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Texas Rangers Top 10 Prospects — Want More? Complete Top 10 Prospects Rankings — Get it all: Subscribe to Baseball America — Go 30 deep: Order the 2016 Prospect Handbook! — Coming off a disastrous 2014 season with the third-worst record in baseball, the Rangers at least had hope …
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Three Teams That Will Break Their International Bonus Pools In 2016 — Last June, I explained why certain teams would be wise to blow out their international bonus pools in 2016. There are 10 teams already on the sideline already for 2016—including typical big international players such as the Yankees …
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MLB Trade Rumors and Talking Chop
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Agree To Two-Year Deal With Josh Tomlin — The Indians have reached a two-year contract extension with righty Josh Tomlin, Paul Hoynes of the Plain Dealer reports (Twitter links). The SSG Baseball client will receive a $5.5MM guarantee in the deal, which includes a club option for a third campaign.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Shawn Tolleson, Charlie Blackmon Avoid Arbitration — While the majority of the 156 players that filed for salary arbitration last week have agreed to terms with their teams, either on a one-year deal for 2016 or on an extension, the cases of more than 20 players remain unresolved.
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Twins, Trevor Plouffe Avoid Arbitration
Twins, Trevor Plouffe Avoid Arbitration
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Bob Ponting / FOX5 San Diego:
Active shooter reported at Balboa Naval Medical Center — UPDATE: No evidence of shooting at Balboa Naval Medical Center, Navy says — SAN DIEGO - Workers at the Naval Medical Center San Diego were told Tuesday morning to shelter in place because of a possible active shooter, the facility reported.
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New York Daily News:
Field of Dreamy: The Daily News drafts a team of the sexiest baseball players — If you build it... At Saturday night's New York Baseball Writers' Association of America award dinner, former Oakland Athletics pitcher Barry Zito reminded the winners of his “All Dreamy Team,” …
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Adrian Garro / Fox Sports:
Robinson Cano says: Watch out for Mariners' youngster Marte in 2016 — In 22-year-old infielder Ketel Marte, the Seattle Mariners have an intriguing young player that could blossom into a linchpin of the roster next season. — Marte's mentor and unofficial ‘big brother’, Robinson Cano …
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Local mom warns parents about dangers of ‘Duct Tape Challenge’ seen online … RENTON, Wash. — A mother of a young teenager is hoping her son makes a full recovery after he fell and was seriously injured while imitating a video he saw online of other teens performing the ‘Duct Tape Challenge.’
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Acquire Efren Navarro, Designate L.J. Hoes For Assignment — The Orioles have acquired first baseman/outfielder Efren Navarro from the Angels in exchange for cash considerations, the teams announced today. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Navarro …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Rockies Outfielders — With Gerardo Parra on board, the Rockies have four left-handed-hitting outfielders. A trade may not be inevitable, but it isn't hard to see how one would make sense, particularly given that Colorado is still in need of pitching. Here's the latest:
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Los Angeles Times:
Blake Griffin hurt his right hand in an altercation with a Clippers equipment staff member — Clippers forward Blake Griffin passes the ball as he is pressured by San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, left, and center Boris Diaw on Dec. 18. — Clippers All-Star forward Blake Griffin injured …
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