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10:25 PM ET, November 15, 2017

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ESPN:
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.
Discussion: The Comeback
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Associated Press:
Scott Boras: ‘Economic penalties’ for MLB teams who cut payroll  —  ORLANDO, Fla. — Agent Scott Boras has a new metaphor this offseason, saying teams should desire to spend money on players and move to “Playoffville.”  —  Boras, who represents dozens of major leaguers …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:   Giancarlo Stanton trade mess is cruel intro to ownership for Derek Jeter
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Dodgers lukewarm on any Giancarlo Stanton deal?
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Here's the huge obstacle to the Dodgers trading for Giancarlo Stanton
Discussion: 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).
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
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.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and 101Sports.com
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Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Rays renew interest in Jose Bautista?
Josiah Turner / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Cardinals willing to move outfielders this winter?
Associated Press:
Athletics trade power-hitting Ryon Healy to Mariners for Emilio Pagan, minor leaguer  —  SEATTLE — The Oakland Athletics have traded power-hitting Ryon Healy to the Seattle Mariners for right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan and minor league shortstop Alexander Campos.  —  The deal was announced Wednesday.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Ryon Healy  —  The Mariners announced that they've acquired first baseman Ryon Healy from the division-rival Athletics in exchange for right-hander Emilio Pagan and minor league infielder Alexander Campos.  —  Seattle GM Jerry Dipoto wasted little time in making …
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 …
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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Gerry Fraley / Dallas Morning News:   Scouting 5 best free-agent center fielders: The Rangers have few elite options beyond Lorenzo Cain
Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Cubs, Alex Cobb share mutual interest?  —  There are plenty of connections between the Chicago Cubs and pitcher Alex Cobb.  —  The right-hander has spent all six years of his career with the Tampa Bay Rays, a team that current Cubs manager Joe Maddon ran for the first half of that time period.
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.
Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Astros showing interest in Jonathan Lucroy?  —  Fresh off winning the World Series, the Houston Astros have begun to poke around the free-agent market this week.  —  According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the defending champions have expressed interest in veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Angels emerge as suitor for Tigers' Ian Kinsler  —  ORLANDO, Fla. — A potential suitor for Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler has emerged.  —  The Los Angeles Angels, who have had interest in Kinsler since late last season, have had extensive internal discussions about acquiring the veteran …
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.
Discussion: Cubs Insider
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.
John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's still see Bruce Maxwell as next season's catcher  —  ORLANDO — Until further notice, the A's still view Bruce Maxwell as their No. 1 catcher in 2018.  —  Maxwell pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Phoenix to assault charges after he allegedly waved a gun at a food-delivery person last month.
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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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Cardinals not in the market for starting pitching
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.
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Why a Jacoby Ellsbury trade isn't close to happening
 
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