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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Acquire Chris Sale In Exchange For Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech, Two Others — In one of the biggest Winter Meeting blockbusters in recent history, the Red Sox and White Sox have announced a trade that will send Chris Sale from Chicago to Boston in exchange for prospects Yoan Moncada …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
The Nationals' ultra-quiet offseason is far from over — Washington missed on Mark Melancon and Chris Sale, but there's still time for a splash. — NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The — Nationals wanted free-agent closer Mark Melancon, and he signed with the Giants.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Acquire Tyler Thornburg — 10:00am: The teams have announced the trade. The Brewers will also receive a player to be named later or cash from the Red Sox. — 8:20am: Tuesday morning at the Winter Meetings kicked off with some action, as the Red Sox reportedly agreed to a trade …
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox To Sign Mitch Moreland — The Red Sox have agreed to a one-year deal with first baseman Mitch Moreland, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal tweets. The deal is pending a physical. Moreland will receive $5.5MM, Rosenthal's colleague Jon Morosi tweets. Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star …
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
To Tap Into Potential — PORTLAND, Me.—It didn't generate much attention at the time, but a youth tournament in the city of Lagos de Moreno in Mexico six years ago was filled with future major league talent. — It was October 2010 when scouts ventured to Mexico for the COPABE 16U Pan American Championship.
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman: Yankees remain focused on Aroldis Chapman — Though it isn't known exactly where the team stands, the New York Yankees remain focused on bringing back closer Aroldis Chapman, with ex-Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen their primary backup plan. — While Chapman is reportedly looking …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
The Dodgers' Justin Turner is facing a dwindling free-agent market too
The Dodgers' Justin Turner is facing a dwindling free-agent market too
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Mark Feinsand / New York Daily News:
Aroldis Chapman seeking six-year contract as Yankees will pursue closer ‘to a certain extent’
Aroldis Chapman seeking six-year contract as Yankees will pursue closer ‘to a certain extent’
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Marlins may hold crucial domino in Yankees' closer pursuit
Marlins may hold crucial domino in Yankees' closer pursuit
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays To Sign Wilson Ramos — Free agent catcher Wilson Ramos and the Rays have agreed to a two-year deal, Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweets. He cautions, however, that the deal is pending a physical, which is no sure thing due to Ramos' recent knee injuries.
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks To Sign Fernando Rodney — The Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent reliever Fernando Rodney, Jon Heyman of FanRag writes (Twitter links). Rodney will receive $2.75MM guaranteed, plus considerable incentives, and he'll open the year as the Diamondbacks' closer.
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Tommy Joseph is Phillies' everyday first baseman, for now — OXON HILL, Md. - A year ago, it would have been incredibly unlikely to think that Tommy Joseph would be in the Phillies' plans as they charted their 2017 lineup. The first baseman was on baseball's fringe last December …
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Chris Tomasson / Twin Cities:
Source: Vikings' Harrison Smith out Sunday with bad ankle, rest of year in doubt — Vikings Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith will miss Sunday's game at Jacksonville because of a high left ankle sprain and it's not out of the question he could be out the remainder of the regular season, a source said Tuesday.
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers To Re-Sign Carlos Gomez — Veteran center fielder Carlos Gomez has agreed to a one-year deal with the Rangers, pending a physical, FanRag's Jon Heyman tweets. He will receive $11.5MM, according to the New York Post's Joel Sherman (on Twitter). Gomez is a Scott Boras client.
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles open dialogue with Chris Tillman's representatives regarding possible extension — Orioles baseball writers Eduardo A. Encina and Jon Meoli talk about the Orioles bullpen during the first day of baseball's winter meetings. — Orioles baseball writers Eduardo A. Encina and Jon Meoli talk …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals issue a ‘call to action’ as they explore several deals — St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong is congratulated by manager Mike Matheny after hitting a home run. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com — St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny listens to a question …
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