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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Cardinals face tricky negotiation with Yadier Molina — The normal process for clubs trying to extend a player entering his free-agent year is to ask, “What would he be worth on the open market?” — With the Cardinals' Yadier Molina, it's not quite that simple.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers expect Hamilton to have procedure on knee — SURPRISE, ARIZ. — Josh Hamilton is headed back to Houston to see his orthopedist, and the Texas Rangers expect that the former league MVP will have arthroscopic surgery Monday on his left knee. — Assistant general manager Mike Daly …
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CBS Chicago:
Levine: Jose Quintana Still In High Demand — By Bruce Levine- — GLENDALE, Ariz. — It may not be headline news given that no trade has taken place yet, but the demand for White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana appears to be as robust as ever a couple weeks into spring training.
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Erik Boland / Newsday:
Yankees' Gleyber Torres begins exhibition season with pair of doubles — CLEARWATER, Fla. — The hype machine that has been whirring around Gleyber Torres since he was 16 isn't likely to stop anytime soon. — The 20-year-old shortstop, the crown jewel of the prospect haul brought …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Baby Bombers have blast in Yankees spring training opener
Baby Bombers have blast in Yankees spring training opener
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
With Each Hit, Rockies' D.J. LeMahieu Shows Cubs' Epstein What He Gave Up On — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — As he watched the World Series last fall, D. J. LeMahieu did not feel much of anything. Before he won a Gold Glove, started an All-Star Game and captured a batting title as the second baseman …
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J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
2017 World Baseball Classic Notebook — Ahead of the Curve — When it comes to being in midseason form, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Cuba have a little-noticed advantage for the World Baseball Classic. They prepare differently. — In the United States, the training schedule is set …
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Mary Kay Cabot / Plain Dealer:
Browns still have no plans to franchise Terrelle Pryor with deadline looming — Terrelle Pryor won't receive the franchise tag from the Browns, which would pay him more than $15 million in 2017. (John Kuntz, cleveland.com) — CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns still have no plans …
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Cincinnati.com:
Reds' Anthony DeSclafani scratched from spring debut with elbow soreness — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani has been scratched from his first Cactus League start of the year with a tenderness in his right elbow. — Reds manager Bryan Price said DeSclafani felt …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Royals know the deal: Win now, or say goodbye — SURPRISE, Ariz. - The Kansas City Royals talk about it, but only when asked. — They think about it, but only when it's brought to their attention. — They grasp the significance of it, but refuse to let it distract them.
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Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: New catcher Jesus Sucre's defense impresses Chris Archer — PORT CHARLOTTE — Jose Molina made a big impression during his three years with the Rays, often for his hefty weight and light batting average. — But Molina was known for his mastery of receiving and framing pitches …
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Mike ReissESPN / ESPN:
Rob Gronkowski hopes Martellus Bennett ‘breaks the bank’ — DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is attending Sunday's Daytona 500 since he's sponsored by Monster Energy, and he had a notable thought on the possibility of teammate Martellus Bennett potentially signing …
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Rich CiminiESPN / ESPN:
Subtracting Sheldon Richardson would be addition for Jets' D-line — With free agency approaching (March 9), we're analyzing the biggest needs on the New York Jets' roster, examining possible upgrades: — Position: Defensive line — 2017 cap hits of top returnees: — Pending free agents: Mike Pennel (restricted).
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies' Mackanin likes what he sees of two young sluggers — DUNEDIN, Fla. - The real test awaits this summer, when the triple-A schedule is most grueling, and the so-called Bash Brothers are faced with some sort of adversity. A few at-bats in meaningless Grapefruit League games? Those are for dreams.
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Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Jose Adolis Garcia was MVP of Cuba's Serie Nacional — JUPITER, Fla. — The Cardinals, who hoped to enhance their outfield depth before the start of the season, have found another candidate to compete for a job as one of the team's backup outfielders. — Cuban outfielder Jose Adolis Garcia …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Sign Jose Adolis Garcia
Cardinals Sign Jose Adolis Garcia
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