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Mike Ozanian / Forbes:
Miami Marlins Claim To Have $1.6 Billion Handshake Agreement For Team — Two sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that Miami Marlins president David Samson has said that there is a $1.6 billion “handshake agreement” for the MLB team. Jeffrey Loria paid $158 million for the baseball team in 2002.
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New York Times:
Kushner Family Is in Talks to Buy Miami Marlins — The sale of a major league sports team always draws attention and local interest. But this one may attract even more interest, especially around the White House. — The Kushners, the New York real estate family whose scion is a close adviser …
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ESPN:
Source: Real estate mogul Charles Kushner interested in purchasing Marlins — The potential sale of the Miami Marlins has a long way to go, but the name of at least one person who has been in negotiations to buy the team is sure to cause a stir. — Multiple sources with knowledge …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
The Marlins might sell for $1.6 billion, and you can bet the players will notice
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Phil Gosselin, Designate Nefi Ogando For Assignment — The Diamondbacks announced that they've traded recently designated infielder Phil Gosselin to the Pirates in exchange for minor league righty Frank Duncan. Right-hander Nefi Ogando has been designated for assignment …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Pat Light, Designate Lisalverto Bonilla For Assignment — The Pirates announced that they've acquired hard-throwing right-hander Pat Light from the Twins in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated fellow right-hander Lisalverto Bonilla for assignment.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Acquire Gabriel Ynoa From Mets, Designate Francisco Pena — The Orioles have acquired right-hander Gabriel Ynoa from the Mets in exchange for cash and designated catcher Francisco Pena for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, per a team announcement.
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Vic Carucci / The Buffalo News:
Vic Carucci's Bills Mailbag: With Taylor, it's an either-or proposition — You have Buffalo Bills questions (not surprisingly, the majority of which are about Tyrod Taylor's future with the team) that you've submitted to me via Twitter @viccarucci. — I've got answers:
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Acquire Austin Adams, Designate Deolis Guerra — The Angels announced today that they've acquired right-hander Austin Adams from the Indians in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. Fellow right-hander Deolis Guerra has been designated for assignment in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
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Tommy Tran / abc30.com:
Former major leaguer CJ Wilson finding a new home in Fresno with new car dealerships … <iframe width="476" height="267" src="http://abc30.com/video/embed/ ?pid=1745244" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> — Veteran MLB Pitcher and Race Car team owner CJ Wilson will have to change his area code to 559.
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Mike Jones / Washington Post:
The Redskins' offseason better improve, or everything could unravel next year — The Redskins just came off of back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in 20 years, right? So, what is that smell? — The expected, refreshing, raise-your-hands-if-you're-sure aroma of optimism is missing.
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Albert Breer / SI.com:
2017 Draft Defined By Depth — Plus notes on the Niners, the 2017 opener and more — Breer to Patriots' fans: Why so angry? — The MMQB's Albert Breer heads to Boston to find out why New England fans still harbor such harsh feeling toward the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell.
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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Expect Pete Rose to be voted onto Phillies Wall of Fame — Pete Rose could soon be coming to a wall near you. At the very least, baseball's all-time leader in hits and the steam behind the first World Series title in Phillies history will be on a ballot for fans to vote upon in the very near future.
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