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Derek Jeter: Marlins need to fix money issues but not given Giancarlo Stanton will be traded — ORLANDO, Fla. — As trade rumors continue to swirl around Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, new owner Derek Jeter is leaving it to his baseball operations people to keep the face of the franchise in the loop.
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The Comeback
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Giancarlo Stanton trade mess is cruel intro to ownership for Derek Jeter — ORLANDO - Derek Jeter, arriving Wednesday in a stylish gray suit and white collared shirt, spent 20 years of his New York Yankees career feeling as if he were in control, and suddenly in his new gig, feels as if he has no control.
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Dodgers lukewarm on any Giancarlo Stanton deal?
Rumor Central: Dodgers lukewarm on any Giancarlo Stanton deal?
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Sporting News, DodgerBlue.com and Dodgers Digest
Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Giancarlo Stanton has yet to hear from Derek Jeter as trade rumors swirl
Giancarlo Stanton has yet to hear from Derek Jeter as trade rumors swirl
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FanRag Sports, MLB Daily Dish and San Francisco Chronicle
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Here's the huge obstacle to the Dodgers trading for Giancarlo Stanton
Here's the huge obstacle to the Dodgers trading for Giancarlo Stanton
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The Comeback
Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Indians' Corey Kluber wins 2nd Cy Young in 4 seasons — Corey Kluber of the Indians, who also was honored in 2014, became the 19th pitcher to win multiple Cy Young Awards. — He joins seven-time winner Roger Clemens; five-time winner Randy Johnson; four-time winners Steve Carlton and Greg Maddux …
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Back-to-back: Nationals' Max Scherzer wins 2nd consecutive Cy Young, 3rd overall — Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals won his third Cy Young Award, making him the 10th pitcher to win the award at least that often. — Roger Clemens holds the record with seven (six in the AL and one in the NL).
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MLB Trade Rumors, Federal Baseball and True Blue LA
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets GM Sandy Alderson talks trade value of his young, power arms after injury-plagued season — ORLANDO - The Mets pitchers are still drawing interest from other teams, Sandy Alderson said Wednesday. Despite a year in which every starter but Jacob deGrom went on the disabled list …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Sandy Alderson doesn't want Mets fans to get their hopes up about Shohei Otani: 'This guy …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
MLB eyes early December to finalize posting system for Ohtani
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets interested in pursuing ‘Japanese Babe Ruth’ Shohei Otani: sources
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets' Carlos Santana interest exposes Dominic Smith concern
Mets' Carlos Santana interest exposes Dominic Smith concern
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Elite Sports NY, Let's Go Tribe and FanRag Sports
Josiah Turner / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Cardinals, Rays discuss possible trade for Alex Colome — The St. Louis Cardinals have an obvious need for a closer after releasing Trevor Rosenthal, and with Seung-Hwan Oh being a free agent this winter. So they're taking steps toward finding their next relief pitcher.
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MLB Daily Dish and 101Sports.com
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Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Rays renew interest in Jose Bautista? — The Tampa Bay Rays reportedly remain steadfast in their pursuit of Jose Bautista. — According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Rays have renewed interest in the veteran slugger after the sides also had discussions last winter.
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MLB Daily Dish and DRaysBay
Josiah Turner / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Cardinals willing to move outfielders this winter?
Rumor Central: Cardinals willing to move outfielders this winter?
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McCovey Chronicles and St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Erik Boland / Newsday:
Gleyber Torres will have chance to win third base job, Brian Cashman says — The Yankees appear to have no interest in bidding for Todd Frazier. — ORLANDO, Fla. — Hyped Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres entered spring training with zero chance of making the big-league club out of camp, regardless of performance.
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The Crawfish Boxes
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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Why a Jacoby Ellsbury trade isn't close to happening
Why a Jacoby Ellsbury trade isn't close to happening
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Pinstripe Alley and MLB Trade Rumors
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Beltran, Cashman talked about job, but that may not be enough
Beltran, Cashman talked about job, but that may not be enough
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River Avenue Blues
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
With Daniels bullish on DeShields, will Rangers still seek center fielder? — The Texas Rangers were a better team in 2017 with Delino DeShields in the starting lineup. — The club that finished six games below .500 (78-84) was six games above .500 (54-48) when DeShields was a starter.
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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 …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, MLB Trade Rumors, Bleacher Nation and FanRag Sports
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Associated Press:
Mets hire Gary DiSarcina, Dave Eiland, Ruben Amaro Jr. as coaches — NEW YORK — The New York Mets have filled out their coaching staff, adding Gary DiSarcina, Dave Eiland and Ruben Amaro Jr. to the team. — The Mets made the announcement Wednesday. — DiSarcina will become the bench coach for new manager Mickey Callaway.
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Mets open to pursuing Shohei Otani? — The New York Mets could be joining the long list of teams interested in Japanese two-way star Shohei Otani. — Marc Carig and David Lennon of Newsday report the Mets are “weighing a pursuit” of Otani because the new bidding rules “will leave him within their financial reach.”
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Super-agent Boras on Holliday, Rosenthal, Hosmer and ‘Playoffville’ — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • In a wide-ranging conversation that was studded with rhinestone buzzwords like “Playoffville” and “big squirrel with a lot of nuts,” agent Scott Boras met with the assembled baseball press …
ESPN:
Hal Steinbrenner agreed with GM's decision to fire Joe Girardi — ORLANDO — New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said Wednesday that the team's recent decision to fire manager Joe Girardi was a long time in coming. — Steinbrenner spoke to reporters in his first public comments since …
Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Could Neil Walker return to Pirates? — As the Pittsburgh Pirates sort out their infield situation for next season, a reunion with one of their most popular players is not out of the question. — According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Pirates have some interest in veteran free agent Neil Walker.
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Bucs Dugout
Scott Polacek / Bleacher Report:
J.D. Martinez Rumors: Free Agent Seeking 7-Year, $210 Million Contract — Outfielder J.D. Martinez reportedly has his eye on a serious chunk of change in free agency. — On Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Martinez is asking for a seven-year, $210 million contract at the general manager meetings.
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Cubs Insider
Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Orioles eyeing Tyler Chatwood? — After their starters combined to finish with the worst ERA in baseball last season, the Baltimore Orioles will likely be looking to bolster their rotation this winter. — According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, one name on Baltimore's radar is right-hander Tyler Chatwood.
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Camden Chat
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.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Acquire Hunter Cole To Complete Sam Dyson Trade — The Rangers have acquired minor-leaguer Hunter Cole from the Giants, per a club announcement. Cole becomes the player to be named later from the deal that sent reliever Sam Dyson to San Francisco over the summer.
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