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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets' Carlos Santana interest exposes Dominic Smith concern … ORLANDO, Fla. — Carlos Santana fits the mold of “difference-maker” the Mets desire, and team officials are willing to at least explore the possibility of adding the switch-hitting slugger to a lineup that could use another proven bat.
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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 …
Newsday:
Mets may pursue Japanese two-way star Shohei Otani — New rules may make pitcher-slugger affordable for them. — ORLANDO, Fla. — Intrigued by his star power, and emboldened by new rules that will leave him within their financial reach, the Mets are weighing a pursuit …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets interested in pursuing ‘Japanese Babe Ruth’ Shohei Otani: sources — ORLANDO — The Mets may throw their hat into the ring for Japanese star Shohei Otani, multiple industry sources confirmed Tuesday night. They would join the Yankees and other big-market teams possibly vying for the right …
UPI:
Minnesota Twins' Paul Molitor named 2017 AL Manager of the Year — Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor was named the American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. — Molitor, 61, orchestrated an impressive turnaround in Minnesota that saw the Twins jump from 59-103 and a fifth-place finish …
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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 Fletcher / BBWAA:
Already a Hall of Fame player, Twins' Paul Molitor wins Manager of the Year — Twins Manager Paul Molitor, who was elected to the Hall of Fame as a player in 2004, is the second Hall of Famer to be named Manager of the Year. The other was Frank Robinson, the AL Manager of the Year in 1989 for the Orioles.
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Fox Sports:
‘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 …
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Column: GM Rick Hahn puts his White Sox legacy on the line with rebuild — The White Sox rebuilding project should be complete in 2020. Here's what the starting lineup and rotation could look like. Not pictured: Alec Hansen, RHP, minor-leaguer — Chicago Tribune
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals not in the market for starting pitching — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • The quest to acquire starting pitching is “not a huge focus for us,” Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Tuesday. — Mozeliak said that, ideally, potential starter Alex Reyes …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals prepare Fowler for possible move off center, to corner outfield — • Before embarking on the offseason intent on recasting the middle of his club's lineup, Cardinals executive John Mozeliak took a detour to Las Vegas to discuss, in person, with Dexter Fowler one move the team …
Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Why a Jacoby Ellsbury trade isn't close to happening — MORE FROM: … ORLANDO, Fla. — You can see the parallels, can't you? — A year ago, the Yankees held Brian McCann as a veteran pushed out of his old job, armed with a full no-trade clause. — Now, the Yankees hold Jacoby Ellsbury …
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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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Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
MLB Hot Stove: Stanton reportedly won't waive no-trade clause for Cardinals, Red Sox
MLB Hot Stove: Stanton reportedly won't waive no-trade clause for Cardinals, Red Sox
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ESPN:
GM: Giants must improve, even if that means moving Hunter Pence to part-time role — ORLANDO, Fla. — As the San Francisco Giants contemplate additions to their outfield this offseason, some old faces might have to get used to new roles in 2018. — The Giants have already laid the groundwork …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Nationals starting to weigh Bryce Harper mega-deal … Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said there is a strong likelihood that at some point before the season he will sit down with Bryce Harper and his agent, Scott Boras, to discuss whether there are avenues open to do a long-term contract …
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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.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers to target starting pitching, relievers in free agency — ORLANDO, Fla. - It seemed weird, how, as general managers and agents from across Major League Baseball packed into the Waldorf Astoria during this week's GM meetings - with many meetings about free agent players scheduled - the Tigers were a bit of an afterthought.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez expected to return for 2018 season
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez expected to return for 2018 season
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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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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 …
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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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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Are the Cubs looking to trade Jason Heyward? ‘Not at all’
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.