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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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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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Brew Crew Ball, Bleacher Report, Newsday, Amazin' Avenue and New York Daily News
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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FanRag Sports, Elite Sports NY and Sports Talk Philly
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 …
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Here's the huge obstacle to the Dodgers trading for Giancarlo Stanton — Giancarlo Stanton had 59 home runs, 132 runs batted in and a .631 slugging percentage in 2017. (Lynne Sladky / Associated Press) — The enormity of Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton's contract …
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The Comeback
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Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
MLB Hot Stove: Stanton reportedly won't waive no-trade clause for Cardinals, Red Sox
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Fish Stripes, Sporting News, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Over the Monster, MLB Daily Dish, KNBR-AM and CBS Miami
NBC Sports BayArea / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Is Giancarlo Stanton worth the risk for Giants? Mike Krukow weighs in
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NBCSports.com and The Good Phight
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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Pinstripe Alley and MLB Trade Rumors
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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
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Nationals starting to weigh Bryce Harper mega-deal
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Federal Baseball and MLB Trade Rumors
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
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, True Blue LA, MLB Trade Rumors and baseballmusings.com
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 Trade Rumors and Bleacher Nation
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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 …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals tell Carpenter to prepare for a super-utility everyday role
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Viva El Birdos
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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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.
Gerry Fraley / Dallas Morning News:
Scouting 5 best free-agent center fielders: The Rangers have few elite options beyond Lorenzo Cain — Editor's Note: In this off-season series, SportsDay insider Gerry Fraley looks at the five best free agents at each position. New installments will come each weekday through mid-November:
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Eric Hosmer remains Royals' top priority this winter ... if the price is right
Discussion:
Royals Review
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays, Mets Showing Interest In Lorenzo Cain
Discussion:
Jays Journal, Bluebird Banter and MLB Daily Dish
Fox Sports:
Girardi says he was ‘a little shocked’ when Yanks let him go — ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Joe Girardi expected to be back for an 11th season as New York Yankees manager. — “I was a little shocked,” he said of his dismissal Tuesday after attending a meeting of Major League Baseball's competition committee.
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Gabe Kapler's only season as a manager gave hints for how he will lead Phillies — It was another batting practice, another hot afternoon in a South Carolina or Georgia baseball outpost — the exact details are jumbled a decade later — when 31-year-old manager Gabe Kapler detonated.
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Twins Void $3 Million Contract Of Dominican Shortstop Jelfry Marte — The Twins have voided the $3 million contract of 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Jelfry Marte due to an issue the team discovered during his physical. — The Twins' concern, according to multiple sources, related to Marte's vision.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Twinkie Town and Lone Star Ball
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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Bless You Boys
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez expected to return for 2018 season
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Bless You Boys
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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and MLB Trade Rumors
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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