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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
After $1 billion in player spending, Dodgers under MLB mandate to cut debt — Guggenheim Baseball Management leaders — including, from left, Bobby Patton, Stan Kasten, Magic Johnson, Mark Walter, Peter Gruber and Todd Boehly — vowed in 2012 to build “something long-term, and sustainable.”
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Must Cut Debt To Comply With MLB Rules — The Dodgers have two of the best free agents on the market in closer Kenley Jansen and third baseman Justin Turner, but the franchise's mountainous debt could make it difficult to re-sign either. The club will trim payroll in 2017 as it seeks …
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman: CBA talks back on as deadline looms — Union leaders and MLB negotiators will be back at the bargaining table Sunday in Dallas after a five-day respite. And while an offseason lockout looms as a possibility for Thursday's deadline, high hopes remain for both sides to reach agreement …
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George A. King III / New York Post:
MLB players and owners head to table with lockout at stake — More On: — On the eve of the Players Association meetings that begin Monday in Irving, Texas, the negotiating arms of the owners and players met Sunday in Dallas. — It was a meeting that some believe could have a new …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Acquire Alex Jackson — The Braves have struck a deal to acquire outfield prospect Alex Jackson from the Mariners, per club announcements. Righties Rob Whalen and Max Povse are headed to Seattle in the deal, in which Atlanta will also pick up a player to be named later.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins To Sign Edinson Volquez — The Marlins have reportedly struck a two-year deal with free agent righty Edinson Volquez. Volquez will receive a $22MM guarantee, assuming he passes his physical. — Volquez hit the open market when he declined his end of a $10MM mutual option with the Royals.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Claim Juan Graterol, Gabriel Guerrero Off Waivers — The Reds have claimed catcher Juan Graterol off waivers from the Angels and claimed outfielder Gabriel Guerrero off waivers from the Diamondbacks, the team announced today. In order to clear room on the 40-man roster …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
6 'can't-touch' players that could be the key to a Chris Sale trade — The price for the White Sox ace will be deservedly high. Will anyone pay up? — “Can't do that.” — That's the phrase baseball people often use when confronted with the possibility of trading a top young player.
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Dr. Michael D. Miles / Fox Sports:
St. Louis Cardinals Rumors: Andrelton Simmons Should Be 2017 Short Stop — Should the St. Louis Cardinals take a rider on a new short stop for 2017? — Improve defense. This was suggested by GM Mozeliak as a desire for the 2017 St. Louis Cardinals in the wake of the defensive performance of 2016.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Claim Steve Geltz, Designate Adam Walker For Assignment — The Brewers announced on Monday that they've claimed right-handed reliever Steve Geltz off waivers from the Rays and designated minor league outfielder/first baseman Adam Walker for assignment.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Release Nathan Eovaldi, Two Others — The Yankees have released veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, per a club announcement. Also cut loose were southpaw Joe Mantiply and righty Nick Rumbelow. All three pitchers were designated for assignment ten days ago, and obviously no trades or claims were in the offing.
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Rob Tornoe / Philly.com:
New radio deal keeps Phillies on WIP; Scott Franzke gets an extension — It's never too early to start thinking about the Phillies. — SportsRadio 94 WIP announced Monday they have extended their broadcast partnership with the team, which dates back to 2004, through next season.
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