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Marc Stein / ESPN:
What the Hawks seek in a Paul Millsap trade — Seven days. — That's as long as you had to wait in 2017 for an NBA trade to be consummated ... provided Cleveland and Atlanta seal their Kyle Korver deal later Saturday as planned. — NBA Trade Season, in other words …
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Sources: Cavs agree to deal for sharpshooter Kyle Korver — The world champion Cleveland Cavaliers have reached an agreement on a deal to acquire guard Kyle Korver from the Atlanta Hawks, league sources told The Vertical. — The Cavaliers and Hawks are still finalizing the terms of the trade …
Joe Vardon / Plain Dealer:
LeBron James said the Cavs don't have a backup PG, but who's the remedy?
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Brandon Phillips blocked a trade from Cincinnati to Atlanta, sources say — Even as Brandon Phillips faces a possible loss of playing time, he still is not ready to leave Cincinnati. — The Reds' second baseman used his no-trade protection in November to block a trade to the Braves, according to major-league sources.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles, Mariners Swap Yovani Gallardo For Seth Smith — 12:30pm: Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun tweets that the Orioles will save about $4MM in total on the deal. That would suggest that about $2MM is headed to Seattle alongside Gallardo, who is guaranteed $13MM ($11MM salary + $2MM option buyout) to Smith's $7MM.
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MarinersPR / From the Corner of Edgar & Dave:
Mariners Acquire RHP Yovani Gallardo from Baltimore — Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced today that the club has acquired right-handed pitcher Yovani Gallardo and cash considerations from Baltimore in exchange for outfielder Seth Smith. — “Gallardo gives us the veteran presence …
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New Jersey Online:
N.J. aunt of Ft. Lauderdale airport shooting suspect: ‘He lost his mind’ in Iraq — UNION CITY — The suspect in the Fort Lauderdale shooting was a U.S. military veteran who “lost his mind” after a tour of duty in Iraq, his aunt said Friday. — Maria Ruiz Rivera, of Union City …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Sign Chris Withrow, Al Alburquerque, Brandon League To Minor League Deals — The Royals have signed veteran righties Chris Withrow, Al Alburquerque and Brandon League to minor league deals with Spring Training invites, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com writes (Twitter links).
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Sign Gavin Floyd To Minor League Deal
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Mark La Monica / Newsday:
UFC 208 in Brooklyn adds Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza vs. Tim Boetsch … UFC 208 fight card for Brooklyn — Holm trying to be first woman to win gold in two UFC divisions
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Eric Branch / San Francisco Chronicle:
Source: 49ers are Josh McDaniels' preferred team — Josh McDaniels' preferred team is the 49ers if the Patriots' offensive coordinator decides to leave New England to become a head coach, a source said. — McDaniels, 40, will interview with the 49ers, Rams and Jaguars on Saturday near the Patriots' facility.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Claim Willy Garcia, Designate Jason Coats For Assignment — The White Sox announced on Friday that they've claimed outfielder Willy Garcia off waivers from the Pirates and designated fellow outfielder Jason Coats for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
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Adam Berry / MLB.com:
MLB's tracking technology puts McCutchen, Marte and Polanco's play under microscope — PITTSBURGH — How did Andrew McCutchen stack up among center fielders last year? What makes Starling Marte such an elite defender? How is Gregory Polanco developing in the outfield?
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Did the Blue Jays misread the market on Edwin Encarnacion? — The one thing that remains puzzling about the Blue Jays' handling of Edwin Encarnacion is the team's quick pivot to Kendrys Morales in free agency. — If Encarnacion's agent, Paul Kinzer, made a questionable decision by failing …
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