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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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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge cruises to unanimous Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year — Aaron Judge was the 10th player to win the AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award by a unanimous vote and the second with the Yankees, along with Derek Jeter in 1996.
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UPI:
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge unanimous winner for 2017 AL Rookie of Year — The verdict was a unanimous one as New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was named the 2017 American League Rookie of the Year on Monday. — Judge received all 30 first-place votes in the voting conducted by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
ESPN:
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.
Jill Disis / CNNMoney:
Yankees star Aaron Judge signs deal with Pepsi
Gabe Lacques / Arizona Republic:
Cody Bellinger before the Dodgers
Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Another Dodgers winner, Cody Bellinger takes Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year
Another Dodgers winner, Cody Bellinger takes Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year
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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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Fox Sports:
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 …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
DeJong finishes second in rookie voting; Cards shop for relief — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • Any other year one of the best years ever by a Cardinals rookie shortstop would have been enough to win the National League Rookie of the Year. — This year, Cody Bellinger happened.
Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Giancarlo Stanton ‘running the show’ on any potential trades
Giancarlo Stanton ‘running the show’ on any potential trades
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Cardinals looking at Darvish and Arrieta but eye trades 1st
Cardinals looking at Darvish and Arrieta but eye trades 1st
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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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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Two ex-Yankees will be in next round of manager interviews
Two ex-Yankees will be in next round of manager interviews
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Kevin Spain / USA Today:
Dave Martinez to make around $1 million per season to manage Nationals — Dave Martinez's contract to manage the Washington Nationals is a three-year deal for $2.8 million, according to the Washington Post. — The Post reports there is a fourth year option for $1.2 million.
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Associated Press:
Braves hire former Dodgers, Blue Jays exec Alex Anthopoulos as GM
Braves hire former Dodgers, Blue Jays exec Alex Anthopoulos as GM
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dodgers lead group of 6 MLB teams who must pay luxury tax for 2017 salaries
Dodgers lead group of 6 MLB teams who must pay luxury tax for 2017 salaries
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Astros' Luhnow savors overdue title — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • Jeff Luhnow wasn't always sure. The Houston Astros' general manager admitted Monday that doubt occasionally would creep into his mind that the tear-it-down, build-it-back-up process designed to lead his team to a championship …
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Chicago Tribune:
Japanese star Shohei Otani is the talk of the GM meetings — Chicago Tribune — The Shohei Otani Show was the talk of the general managers meetings Monday, and it figures to have staying power this winter. — Otani, a standout pitcher and hitter in Japan, is hoping to do both in the majors …
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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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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels eyeing Logan Morrison to upgrade offense — Logan Morrison is among the players the Angels are considering as they look to beef up their offense, a source confirmed. It is likely he is one of many players the Angels are pursuing, with the offseason in its early stages.
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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 …
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Mickey Callaway aims to reduce Mets' pitching injuries with analytics and research — Whatever other qualities Mickey Callaway brings as the new manager of the Mets, let's be honest about it: He was hired to rejuvenate a starting rotation whose 2015 brilliance has been buried under a heap …