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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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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
From 7,000 miles away, Shohei Ohtani - Japan's Babe Ruth - has MLB teams dreaming big
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez expected to return for 2018 season — Only 9 active MLB players have 2,000 or more hits in their career. Tiger Victor Martinez just joined the list on Friday night. Here are the others. Video by Jeff Tarsha/DFP Wochit — CONNECT
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards, others know Stanton has all the power
Cards, others know Stanton has all the power
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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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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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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals GM Dayton Moore says he left Braves decision in 'Mr Glass's hands'
Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Royals eyeing Cameron Maybin?
Rumor Central: Royals eyeing Cameron Maybin?
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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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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo wins Manager of the Year in debut season — Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks won the National League Manager of the Year after his first year as a major league manager. — This election marked the seventh time overall and the fourth year in a row …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers need bullpen help, but will they open checkbook? — Game 1 of 162 in the Texas Rangers' 2017 season turned out to be the one that set the course for entire season. — Opening Day starter Yu Darvish could have been better, but exited with a lead. — The offense fed off the home run …
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‘Go-Go’ Chisox outfielder ‘Jungle Jim’ Rivera dies at age 96 — CHICAGO (AP) “Jungle Jim” Rivera, an outfielder on the 1959 “Go-Go” White Sox pennant-winning team, has died. — He was 96. The team says he died Monday night in Fort Wayne, Indiana. — The AL leader in triples in 1953 …
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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Kyle Lesniewski / Brew Crew Ball:
Brewers Free Agent Targets: Tyler Chatwood — He's been called “this year's Charlie Morton.” — The annual General Manager meetings are currently taking place in Orlando, Florida, and while there may not be any significant moves that happen this week, it's only a matter of time until baseball's hot stove starts really heating up.
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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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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
The Mets are taking the first steps towards planning a future without David Wright as their Opening Day third baseman — ORLANDO — The Mets are assuming David Wright will not be their Opening Day third baseman. That may be a no-brainer for most Mets fans since Wright has not played a game since May 2016 …
Associated Press:
More than 1,000 on hand to celebrate life of late Roy Halladay — CLEARWATER, Fla. — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay was remembered Tuesday as an amazing husband, father, friend and teammate who was one of the best pitchers of his generation but an even better man.
New York Daily News:
Why former Yankees manager Joe Girardi is at the GM meetings — ORLANDO, Fla. — Joe Girardi has only one role now since being fired by the Yankees: serving as a member of MLB's Competition Committee. — And he hopes to remain part of it. — “I'm going to stay with it as long as they want me,” Girardi said Tuesday.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals tell Carpenter to prepare for a super-utility everyday role — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • As the Cardinals continue to pursue several options for the middle-order bat they covet, the team has told Matt Carpenter that he should be prepared to play multiple positions in 2018 and not be tethered to one role or one base.
ESPN:
In document, Yankees scout lauded Derek Jeter as future MLB star — The final Yankees scouting report of a high school player named Derek Jeter has hit the auction block. — The report, written by scout Dick Groch in April 1992 on the high school senior from Kalamazoo, Michigan, is being auctioned by Heritage Auctions.