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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
The Dodgers are back to square one in their search for a second baseman — The Dodgers are back to square one in their search for a second baseman. But square one is not necessarily a bad place to be. — The trade and free-agent markets are full of alternatives to the Twins' Brian Dozier …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Twins haggling with Dodgers over potential Brian Dozier trade — Brad Rempel/Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports — Any day now - perhaps any moment - the Twins will decide whether to trade second baseman Brian Dozier. — The Dodgers remain the most logical match, but the teams still are haggling …
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Tom Verducci / Fox Sports:
What I'm voting for with my Hall of Fame ballot, and why steroid users don't belong — A jarring thought occurred to me recently: many people who never covered a day of the Steroid Era are voting for the Hall of Fame. — Writers accrue their voting rights after holding a Baseball Writers Association …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Schwarber wants to catch, but will Cubs let him? — During an interview in Los Angeles on Jan. 9, the Cubs' Kyle Schwarber is ready to show he's healthy heading into the 2017 season. — Chicago Tribune — Confined to a 15-foot circle in the photo studio, Kyle Schwarber repeatedly simulated catching …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees, Masahiro Tanaka have not discussed contract extension: Brian Cashman — Yankees GM Brian Cashman says he hasn't had any discussions with ace Masahiro Tanaka's representatives about a contract extension. — Tanaka, who is slated to make $22 million in 2017, can opt out of his deal at season's end.
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Rangers latest to look at Mark Trumbo — At a seeming impasse on talks involving Mike Napoli, the Rangers are the latest team to check in on Mark Trumbo, yet another big-time free slugger looking for a job. — Trumbo, who led the AL with 47 home runs, makes sense for Texas, which needs to replenish its offense.
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Michael Cohen / Packers News:
Packers' Geronimo Allison faces marijuana charge — GREEN BAY - Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana last month after a traffic stop and subsequent arrest in early September. — The district attorney's office for Manitowoc County filed the charge on Dec. 15, 2016.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
‘SCARY LITTLE THING’ — Tommy John, pioneered by Dr. Frank Jobe and named for the first big leaguer to receive it, is a complete reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament using a graft. Since its first use, in 1974, Tommy John has been improved but remained largely unchanged as it became …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Re-Sign Kenley Jansen — Kenley Jansen has spent his entire career with the Dodgers, and he won't be leaving anytime soon. The Dodgers on Tuesday announced that they've re-signed Jansen to a five-year contract, which is reportedly worth $80MM and allows Jansen to opt out after the 2019 season.
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Greg Holland has much interest, seeks unique deal — Free agent closer Greg Holland is seeking an unusual two-year deal with a one-year opt-out that could allow him to re-test a free agent market that showed a strong affinity for closers this winter. — Holland's interest in such a deal …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds To Sign Louis Coleman — The Reds have agreed to a minor-league deal with righty Louis Coleman, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (Twitter link). Details of the arrangement remain unreported. — Coleman, 30, tossed 48 frames last year for the Dodgers, working to a 4.69 ERA with 8.4 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9.
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Dan Hayes / CSN Chicago:
White Sox top prospect Yoan Moncada has own ‘expectations’ after Chris Sale trade — Yoan Moncada wants the White Sox to look good for making him the centerpiece of the Chris Sale trade. — The second baseman, who is rated as the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com …
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