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7:40 PM ET, November 29, 2016

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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Sign Eric Thames, Designate Chris Carter  —  The Brewers have announced a three-year deal with free-agent first baseman Eric Thames, who will reportedly receive a $16MM guarantee.  His contract also comes with a $7.5MM option for the 2020 campaign.  —  Thames will receive $4MM …
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers sign Eric Thames to play first base  —  Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns and his staff are not averse to thinking out of the box during their ongoing rebuilding process.  —  That became evident Tuesday morning when the Brewers announced a three-year deal with a club option …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and FanRag Sports
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 — $9MM in 2017 and $13MM in 2018 — 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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Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Marlins agree to terms with pitcher Edinson Volquez
Discussion: South Side Sox
Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman: Mets could see JD Martinez as Cespedes fall-back  —  Yoenis Cespedes remains by far and away the Mets' main outfield target, but sources say the team has some interest in Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez as a fall-back option should things not work out for Martinez.
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James Wagner / New York Times:
Mets Re-Sign Yoenis Cespedes for Four Years, $110 Million
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Yanks cut Nathan Eovaldi, Nick Rumbelow, Joe Mantiply  —  NEW YORK — Injured pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been released by the New York Yankees along with right-hander Nick Rumbelow and lefty Joe Mantiply.  —  The trio had been designated for assignment on Nov. 18, and the Yankees announced their release Monday.
Discussion: Red Reporter
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Release Nathan Eovaldi, Two Others
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Can the Pirates find a trade partner for Josh Harrison?  —  Plus, what should the Diamondbacks do with Zack Greinke and more in the latest notes.  —  One rival general manager described the Pirates on Thursday as a club that “generally” listens to trade offers for players under long-term control.
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.
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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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.
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 …
Discussion: Red Reporter and Al's Ramblings
ESPN:
MLB Roundup: Could Billy Hamilton be on the move from Cincy?  —  The Reds are listening to offers on all of their players, including — sources say — center fielder Billy Hamilton, an elite defender who seemed to turn a corner in his development as a hitter last summer before suffering …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Sign Jon Jay  —  The Cubs are in agreement with free-agent outfielder Jon Jay on a one-year, $8MM contract, according to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune (Twitter link).  The team has now announced the signing as well.  Jay, 32 next March, is a client of CAA Sports.
Discussion: Bleacher Nation and MLB Daily Dish
Plate Coverage:
Colby Jack and the Luckiest Staff of All Time  —  “Colby Jack” Coombs was one of the best pitchers in baseball in 1910.  The ace of Connie Mack's titanic Athletics, Coombs compiled a 31-9 record, leading the American League in wins and shutouts (13), and placing among the top-five in virtually every other important pitching category.
Mark Feinsand / New York Daily News:
Hal Steinbrenner says he expects Aaron Judge to claim Yankees' right field job next season  —  Here comes the Judge.  At least he better be.  —  Brian Cashman isn't handing Aaron Judge the right field job just yet, but Hal Steinbrenner made it clear he expects the young slugger to grab hold of the job next season.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
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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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman: CBA talks back on as deadline looms
 
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