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Chad Jennings / Boston Herald:
Don't bet on Red Sox trading for Giancarlo Stanton — ORLANDO, Fla. — From the sound of things in sunny Florida, it might be time to rain on the Red Sox' offseason parade. At least when it comes to the biggest name on everyone's mind at this year's general managers meetings.
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Associated Press:
Red Sox great Bobby Doerr dies at 99 — Bobby Doerr, the Hall of Fame second baseman dubbed the “Silent Captain” of the Boston Red Sox by longtime teammate and life-long friend Ted Williams, has died. He was 99. — Doerr died Monday, the Red Sox said Tuesday in a statement.
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Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Carlos Santana, Logan Morrison on Red Sox's radar? — With a clear hole at first base this offseason, the Boston Red Sox are considering several of the top available options at the position. — The Red Sox met with the representatives for free agent Logan Morrison on Monday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.
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NBCSports.com, CBS Boston and NESN.com
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs seeking leadoff man for 2018 — A day after the team's elimination from the playoffs, Cubs President Theo Epstein reflects on the team's accomplishments Oct. 20, 2017. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Who will lead off for the Cubs next year?
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Offseason moves the Cubs should make to keep their playoff streak alive
Offseason moves the Cubs should make to keep their playoff streak alive
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Bleacher Nation
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Are the Cubs looking to trade Jason Heyward? ‘Not at all’
Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Padres to make run at Eric Hosmer? — The San Diego Padres could be a surprise suitor in this winter's Eric Hosmer sweepstakes. — The Pads are internally discussing the idea of pursuing the coveted free-agent first baseman, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Royals eyeing Cameron Maybin?
Rumor Central: Royals eyeing Cameron Maybin?
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FanRag Sports, Royals Review and MLB Trade Rumors
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards, others know Stanton has all the power — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • As the clock ticked toward baseball's Aug. 31 trade deadline and his staff gathered for seafood and yellow rice at his house, Detroit general manager Al Avila dispatched two trusted colleagues to go to an address and wait, a sheet of paper at the ready.
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Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Phillies unlikely to pursue Giancarlo Stanton?
Rumor Central: Phillies unlikely to pursue Giancarlo Stanton?
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Sporting News, New Jersey Online and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Judge, Bellinger unanimous picks as Rookies of the Year — The only major question was whether it would be unanimous — and it was. — Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger are baseball's Rookies of the Year, after their record-setting home run binges left no need for any dissenting opinions.
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Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Orioles entertaining offers for Zach Britton? — With the offseason underway, Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton's name is back in the rumor mill. — Reportedly shopped ahead of this year's trade deadline, Britton is once against drawing interest from bullpen-needy teams.
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Camden Chat, MLB Daily Dish and Cubs Insider
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Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Angels interested in Logan Morrison?
Rumor Central: Angels interested in Logan Morrison?
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Orange County Register
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Should a team allow Ohtani to be a two-way player? — The question that continues to pop up here at the GM meetings, especially to the general managers but even beat writers, is if a team would allow Shohei Ohtani, the Babe Ruth of Japan, to play both ways.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
From 7,000 miles away, Shohei Ohtani - Japan's Babe Ruth - has MLB teams dreaming big — ORLANDO - He's here, but he's not here. — You can visualize him, but you can't see him. — Shohei Ohtani, 23, the most fascinating man in baseball, is 7,000 miles away from baseball's general manager meetings …
CBS Chicago:
Levine: White Sox Will Be Patient On Trade Market But Have No Untouchables — By Bruce Levine- — ORLANDO, Fla. — Arguably the most active team in baseball last season, the White Sox may be sitting on the sidelines early on the trade market and free-agent market this offseason.
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Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
Nationals to pay new Manager Dave Martinez a base salary of about $1 million per year — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Mike Rizzo's work in Florida this week won't conclude when he and his peers around the majors disperse from the general managers' meetings at the Waldorf Astoria on Wednesday afternoon.
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ESPN:
Oscar De La Hoya: ‘Can take out Conor McGregor in two rounds’ — It remains to be seen whether Oscar De La Hoya is truly serious, but he said Monday he has been “secretly training” and called out UFC star Conor McGregor for his comeback fight after nearly a decade in retirement.
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Associated Press:
Lou Gehrig's bat from last 2 homers up for auction — NEW YORK — The bat Lou Gehrig used to hit his last two home runs, in an exhibition game in 1939, is being auctioned off again. — Once owned by actor Kurt Russell's family, the bat is part of a Yankees Legends offering by Heritage Auctions.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers, Bush to discuss pathway to rotation; Andrus honored — Matt Bush continues to express a desire to transition from the Texas Rangers' bullpen to their starting rotation, and club officials are planning to sit down with him after Thanksgiving to discuss the move in more detail.
USA Today:
Our picks for MLB MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year — USA TODAY Sports' panel of nine baseball writers and editors submitted selections for the game's major awards at the end of the season and now, with the major awards released this week by the Baseball Writers' Association …
Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Mariners interested in Carlos Santana? — Yet again looking to add a first baseman in the offseason, the Seattle Mariners appear to be eyeing one of the top free-agent options at the position. — The M's are interested in Carlos Santana, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Could Zack Cozart, Todd Frazier, Jay Bruce get multi-year deals averaging $12M/year? — Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart (2011-current) and former Reds Todd Frazier (2011-2015) and Jay Bruce (2008-2016) were all teammates in Cincinnati from 2011 (when Cozart and Frazier made their MLB debuts …
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