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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, NESN.com and Bleacher Report
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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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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Schoendienst, 94, now is oldest living Hall of Famer — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • The death Monday of former Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr at age 99 leaves former Cardinals infielder and manager Red Schoendienst the oldest living Baseball Hall of Famer at 94.
UPI:
Boston Red Sox great Bobby Doerr dies … Hall of Fame second baseman Bobby Doerr has died at the age of 99, the Boston Red Sox announced on Tuesday. — Doerr, who died on Monday in Junction City, Ore., was dubbed the “silent captain” of the Red Sox by longtime teammate Ted Williams.
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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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Dodgers 1B Cody Bellinger earns NL Rookie of the Year honors — Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger was named the unanimous winner of the National League Rookie of the Year award Monday, beating finalists Josh Bell of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Paul DeJong of the St. Louis Cardinals.
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baseballmusings.com
Fran Kilinski / New York Daily News:
Here are the eight other Yankees in addition to Aaron Judge who have won Rookie of the Year
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
DeJong finishes second in rookie voting; Cards shop for relief
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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Boston Herald, Viva El Birdos, Sun-Sentinel and Cubs Insider
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Marlins have Stanton on the market as GM meetings start — ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) For sale: 28-year-old chiseled slugger who led the major leagues with 59 home runs, the most in 16 years. — Price: $295 million over a decade. — Complication: Giancarlo Stanton only goes where he wants to …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees to interview Hensley Meulens, ex-Bomber and current Giants bench coach, for manager job — ORLANDO, Fla. — Add a new name to the Yankees' managerial search: ‘Bam Bam’ Meulens. — And add another name who would like to be considered for the job: Carlos Beltran.
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ESPN, Pinstripe Alley and The Comeback
Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Phillies unlikely to pursue Giancarlo Stanton?
Rumor Central: Phillies unlikely to pursue Giancarlo Stanton?
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CBS Boston and NESN.com
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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sandiegouniontribune.com, MLB Trade Rumors and The Athletic
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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, MLB Trade Rumors and Royals Review
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox GM Rick Hahn on trading Jose Abreu or Avisail Garcia: ‘Everything is in play’ — Photos of White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. — Chicago Tribune — Rick Hahn didn't watch much of the postseason, but when he did tune in, the White Sox general manager saw plenty of familiar faces.
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman | Dodgers and Cubs interested in Orioles closer Britton — ORLANDO — The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are two of the teams that have spoken to the Baltimore Orioles about star closer Zach Britton, sources tell FanRag Sports. It is believed that a couple other teams …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Offseason moves the Cubs should make to keep their playoff streak alive — ORLANDO, Fla. — Are the Chicago Cubs at a crossroads? — Not exactly. Not after making it to the postseason three consecutive years with a young core that should still be getting better.
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Bleacher Nation
Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Orioles entertaining offers for Zach Britton?
Rumor Central: Orioles entertaining offers for Zach Britton?
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Camden Chat and Cubs Insider
Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Angels interested in Logan Morrison? — Looking to upgrade their offense this offseason, the Los Angeles Angels reportedly have their eye on one of the free-agent market's top sluggers. — First baseman Logan Morrison is among the players the Halos have interest in, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.
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Orange County Register and MLB Trade Rumors
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Pedro Moura / Los Angeles Times:
Angels looking for a left-handed bat and already have eyes on one as offseason opens
Angels looking for a left-handed bat and already have eyes on one as offseason opens
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Halos Heaven
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Yankees will keep at least one familiar face in the dugout — Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild (right) looks on as Masahiro Tanaka warms up. — MORE FROM: … ORLANDO, Fla. — The Yankees will have a new manager but will keep continuity with at least the same pitching coach.
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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.
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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Let's Go Tribe and MLB Daily Dish