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10:15 PM ET, February 6, 2016

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Tampa Bay Times:
WANTED: New home for American League baseball team  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Major League Baseball's version of House Hunters premiered Thursday when the Tampa Bay Rays released a one-page wish list for what the club wants in a new stadium.  —  4 Months Ago 4 Months Ago 6 Months Ago
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and DRaysBay
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Christopher O'Donnell / TBO.com:
Rays, Hillsborough officials meet to discuss stadium search
Associated Press:
APNewsBreak: Arrieta, Cubs Agree at $10.7M, AP Source Says  —  CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta and the Chicago Cubs found a number that worked in the canyon between their arbitration proposals.  —  Arrieta has agreed to a $10.7 million, one-year contract for the highest one-year deal for a pitcher eligible for arbitration for the second time.
Discussion: The Athletic and NBCSports.com
Dennis Lin / The San Diego Union-Tribune stories:
Padres say they're not rebuilding  —  Top decision-makers insist they plan to build farm system and compete in 2016  —  San Diego Padres' Cory Spangenberg high-fives with Wil Myers after scoring from third on a base hit by Padres' pitcher Tyson Ross in the fourth inning of a baseball game …
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
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Megan Pospychala / FOX6Now.com:
“Unbelievable:” Several cars fall through ice at Lake Geneva's Winterfest  —  LAKE GENEVA — More than a dozen cars fell through the ice at Lake Geneva's Winterfest Saturday afternoon, February 6th.  —  The scene was a mess.  Crews worked for hours trying to get the cars out.
Discussion: KFOR-TV and fox8.com
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Sign David Aardsma To Minor League Deal  —  The Blue Jays announced that they have signed right-hander David Aardsma to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.  —  Aardsma, a client of TWC Sports, will look to force his way into a bullpen …
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
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Gregory Strong / Canadian Press:
Jose Bautista says he'd like to be a Toronto Blue Jay for life
Scott Broden / Tennessean.com:
David Price gives $300,000 for field for special-needs kids  —  MURFREESBORO — Major league pitcher David Price on Thursday celebrated fundraising efforts for a Miracle Field for disabled ball players by donating $300,000.  —  “It's special,” Price told several dozen people gathered …
Discussion: NBCSports.com and NESN.com
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
J.J. Hoover Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Reds  —  Right-hander J.J. Hoover has won his arbitration hearing against the Reds and will be awarded a $1.4MM salary as opposed to the $1.225MM figure submitted by Cincinnati, Jon Heyman reports (via Twitter).  The Ballengee Group client …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Red Reporter
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks consider shifting Yasmany Tomas to LF  —  The Diamondbacks are considering rearranging the alignment of their outfield, potentially having left fielder David Peralta and right fielder Yasmany Tomas trade places, manager Chip Hale said Friday.  —  “We're definitely talking about it,” Hale said.
Discussion: NBCSports.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Avoid Arbitration With Zach Britton  —  The Orioles have agreed to a $6.75MM salary to avoid arbitration with closer Zach Britton, Jon Heyman reports on Twitter.  He was projected by MLBTR to earn $6.9MM, and his ultimate settlement point lands at the precise midpoint between his $7.9MM and the club's $5.6MM filing numbers.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Carson Cistulli / FanGraphs Baseball:
2016 ZiPS Projections - Milwaukee Brewers  —  After having typically appeared in the very hallowed pages of Baseball Think Factory, Dan Szymborski's ZiPS projections have been released at FanGraphs the past couple years.  The exercise continues this offseason.  Below are the projections for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Associated Press:
Reds Outfield Prospect Duran Suspended for Positive Test  —  NEW YORK — Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Juan Duran has been suspended for the first 80 games of the season under Major League Baseball's drug program following a positive test for three performance-enhancing substances.
Bill Novak / madison.com:
Ex-Badgers star Montee Ball arrested for allegedly battering girlfriend at Downtown hotel  —  Former Wisconsin Badgers star running back Montee Ball was arrested by Madison police early Friday after he allegedly pushed his girlfriend into a table at a Downtown hotel.
 
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