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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Claim Scooter Gennett — The Reds have claimed second baseman Scooter Gennett off waivers from the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports on Twitter. It's not yet clear what the corresponding 40-man roster move will be. — Gennett, 26, agreed to a $2.525MM contract …
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Scooter Gennett waived by Brewers, claimed by Reds — Scooter Gennett knew this might happen but when his time with the Milwaukee Brewers came to an abrupt end Tuesday, he admitted there was a shock factor. — “It definitely was in the back of my mind,” Gennett said after being informed …
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Cincinnati.com:
Reds make cuts, claim Scooter Gennett from Brewers — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Reds claimed infielder Scooter Gennett off of waivers on Tuesday and sent seven players to minor-league camp. — Gennett fills the team's need for a left-handed bat off the bench and the Reds believe he can play second base, third base and left field.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Release Vance Worley — The Nationals have announced the release of veteran righty Vance Worley. With several other pitchers re-assigned to minor-league camp, fellow righty Jeremy Guthrie is left as the only non-roster hurler in MLB camp, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post notes (Twitter links).
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Release Jared Hughes — The Pirates have requested release waivers on righty Jared Hughes, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter). Pittsburgh had previously agreed to a $2.825MM arbitration with Hughes and will remain responsible for at least a portion (roughly one-sixth) …
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Jeff Howe / Boston Herald:
Patriots will steer clear of controversial Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon — PHOENIX — Patriots owner Robert Kraft is continuing to maintain his strong stance against domestic violence abusers. — That's why the Patriots absolutely will not even consider drafting Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon next month, according to a source.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Source: Detroit Tigers' Anibal Sanchez to start season in long relief — In this week's episode, Anthony Fenech says why JaCoby Jones is looking like the Detroit Tigers' Opening Day centerfielder and analyzes Anibal Sanchez's re-emergence. Subscribe to “Talkin' Tigers” in iTunes or Google Play.
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Tim Healey / Sun-Sentinel:
Good news for Conley, Wittgren as Marlins make more cuts and final roster decisions near — Marlins manager Don Mattingly details the thought process behind sending lefty Justin Nicolino to Triple-A New Orleans, as opposed to using him in the major league rotation or bullpen. — Sun Sentinel
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Outlook shaky as usual as Marlins try to end playoff drought — MIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins begin their 25th season without their late ace, his legacy tarnished by recently disclosed details of his death, which somehow makes the shadow over the franchise even heavier.
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Ben Lindbergh / The Ringer:
It Might Be Miller Time at a Ballpark Near You — Andrew Miller's unconventional usage gave Cleveland an enviable edge last season and left numerous MLB teams searching for their own Miller-type. How many clubs intend to deploy a flexible facsimile this spring? We asked.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Return Rule 5 Pick Caleb Smith To Yankees — The Cubs are returning left-hander Caleb Smith to the Yankees, reports Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago (Twitter link). Chicago selected Smith in the Rule 5 draft in December. — The 25-year-old Smith potentially could have made the Cubs' bullpen …
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Jinglesino / Fox Sports:
FOX Sports Welcomes Back Big Personality Pierzynski — All-Star Catcher to Provide FOX MLB Game Analysis, Insight for MLB WHIPAROUND — LOS ANGELES, CA - Two-time MLB All-Star catcher A.J. Pierzynski joins the FOX Sports broadcast team full-time for the 2017 FOX MLB season …
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