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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Heyman: Mets reunion with Jose Reyes likely — The Mets and their former star Jose Reyes are very likely to reunite, according to people familiar with the situation, though there's no done deal at this point. — The Mets have warmed up to a second tenure for Reyes in recent days …
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Newsday:
Jose Reyes-Mets reunion growing more likely, source says … Jose Reyes is on the brink of what is increasingly looking like a once-unfathomable reunion with the Mets. — One of the final hurdles for a comeback was cleared Thursday when the Rockies requested waivers to grant the shortstop his unconditional release.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Jose Reyes, Mets — Jose Reyes isn't yet a free agent, but he'll formally clear release waivers tomorrow afternoon, and according to David Lennon and Marc Carig of Newsday, all signs point to a reunion with the Mets once his release from the Rockies becomes official.
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Tegna / WFAA-TV:
Dozens burned walking across hot coals at Tony Robbins event in Dallas — Thirty to 50 people were treated for burn injuries after walking across hot coals at Tony Robbins' “Unleashing the Power Within” seminar in Dallas. Demond Fernandez has more.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Acquire Oswaldo Arcia, Designate Andrew Bellatti — The Twins announced that recently designated-for-assignment outfielder Oswaldo Arcia has been traded to the Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Tampa Bay has also announced the move …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Option Nori Aoki — The Mariners have optioned outfielder Nori Aoki to Triple-A, the club announced. His service time means that he had to clear revocable option waivers first, but couldn't elect free agency without sacrificing his guaranteed salary. — [Related: Updated Mariners Depth Chart]
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros To Promote A.J. Reed — The Astros are set to promote highly-regarded first base prospect A.J. Reed, according to 1250 Sports Talk Radio. Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle confirmed the move via Twitter. — Reed, 23, is one of the game's best-regarded first base prospects.
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Tom Pelissero / USA Today:
NFL will interview players tied to Al-Jazeera America report on PEDs — The NFL has informed its players union that league officials plan to show up on the first day of training camp to interview three players named in an Al-Jazeera America report linking them to performance enhancers and other drugs.
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Associated Press:
Garcia's 2-run homer in 8th sends Braves past Mets … ATLANTA — Adonis Garcia loves having a flair for dramatics in the late innings. — All four of Garcia's homers this year and nine of 14 in his career have either tied the game or given Atlanta the lead. — “I've had some good luck,” he said.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels “Listening” On Yunel Escobar; Giants Have Shown Interest — The Angels are listening to offers on infielder Yunel Escobar, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick (via Twitter). It appears that multiple teams have expressed at least some level of interest, with the Giants among them.
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Bruce Feldman / Fox Sports:
Mailbag: How will Georgia do under new coach Kirby Smart? — Is this the year for the Bulldogs? Also: dark horse Heisman contenders and much more in Bruce Feldman's mailbag. — Brett Davis/USA TODAY Sports — Here is this week's mailbag. As always, you can send questions to me via Twitter …
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Orlando Sentinel:
Kissimmee lands Brewers' FSL affiliate — Osceola County Stadium will get a Class A Florida State League team, beginning in 2017 when the Brevard County Manatees move from Space Coast Stadium in Viera. … Professional baseball is not leaving Osceola County after all.
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Jim Bowden / ESPN:
Red Sox have inquired about both Julio Teheran and Arodys Vizcaino from the Atlanta Braves. However, there is no traction to a trade at this time. However, these two teams really do match up well for a potential blockbuster type deal at the trade deadline. — THE MYSTERY OF THON MAKER
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