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Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Will Manny Machado play shortstop in 2018? — The front office of the Baltimore Orioles is conducting “an ongoing debate” as to whether they will move third baseman Manny Machado to shortstop next season, reports Hall of Fame writer Peter Gammons.
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Alex Tekip / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Orioles showing interest in Lance Lynn? — The Baltimore Orioles, in need of rotation help, are interested in free-agent right-hander Lance Lynn, sources tell MLB.com's Jon Morosi. — Lynn became a free agent after rejecting a one-year, $17.4 million qualifying offer from the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
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Brew Crew Ball and Cubs Insider
John Silver / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Rockies, Cardinals interested in Brandon Kintzler as a closer — Brandon Kintzler is likely to turn his short time as a closer with the Minnesota Twins into a full-time closer job next year. — According to MLB.com's Jon Morosi, Kintzler is drawing interest from teams that need a closer …
Discussion:
Purple Row
Alex Tekip / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Phillies interested in Jake McGee? — The Philadelphia Phillies are among the teams showing interest in free-agent lefty reliever Jake McGee, reports MLB.com's Jon Morosi. — The 31-year-old posted a 3.61 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 62 games for the Colorado Rockies this past season …
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Sports Talk Philly and MLB Trade Rumors
Peter Gammons / GammonsDaily.com:
MVP's, Cy's, Otani, Swihart, the Orioles, and more November notes
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School of Roch, MLB Trade Rumors, isportsweb and Talking Chop
ESPN:
Orioles face a tough reality with Zach Britton — In the eyes of some rival evaluators, the Orioles have been overachievers the past six years. With a win-loss record of 66 games over .500 in that span, Baltimore has reached the playoffs three times, despite inhabiting the same division …
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MLB Trade Rumors, Cubs Insider, Camden Chat, Camden Depot and DodgerBlue.com
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals search for ‘star power’ that could guide return to postseason — With a vested — and invested — interest in upselling teams on all the added benefits of offense, agent Scott Boras, who reps a handful of free-agent hitters this winter, arrived at last week's GM meetings with a metaphorical map …
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Mariners won't shop Nelson Cruz? — When the Seattle Mariners traded for Ryon Healy last week, there was speculation that Nelson Cruz could be shopped this winter. That does not appear to be the case, reports Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.
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BBTF's Baseball Primer …
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Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Nick Rumbelow
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NBCSports.com, Talking Chop, Pinstriped Prospects, U.S.S. Mariner, MLB Daily Dish, Lookout Landing and FanRag Sports
Stanton Projections / ESPN:
Projecting Giancarlo Stanton's 2018-27 seasons year-by-year — EDITOR'S PICKS — Will the Marlins' new owners trade Giancarlo Stanton and his $295 million contract? As the hot stove fires up, where the slugger plays in 2018 is already a hot topic. We pick the best landing spot for the 2017 home run champ.
Mary Kay Cabot / Plain Dealer:
Hue Jackson on DeShone Kizer: 'Let's let him play this thing out' — Gallery: Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, November 19, 2017 — CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns coach Hue Jackson wasted no time declaring DeShone Kizer the starting quarterback for the rest …
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ProFootballTalk and FanRag Sports
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Was Jayson Werth's contract with the Nationals in 2011 really that bad? — We heard about it being awful for years, but was it? — A favorite exercise among baseball fans and media is complaining about — or even merely just pointing out — high salaries. Specifically, high salaries on players who aren't elite-tier players.
Discussion:
Baseball Essential and Federal Baseball
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
As Rays start dealing, how far will they go? — After collecting intelligence at last week's GM meetings, the Rays soon will launch their offseason mission of trading at least a couple of veterans to reduce payroll. — The question is how far they will go how many players they deal …
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New Jersey Online, Bleacher Report, NBCSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Third time through the order isn't a charm, and Mets are ready to deal with it — For starting pitchers, every trip through the batting order means a greater advantage for the hitters. By the third time around, the task is particularly treacherous, especially for those not blessed …
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Yankees interview Chris Woodward - ex-Met and current Dodgers 3rd base coach - for manager gig — The list has been expanded to five now of those who have interviewed with GM Brian Cashman for the Yankees' managerial opening since Joe Girardi was let go at the conclusion of the season.
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DodgerBlue.com
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Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone has been preparing to be an MLB manager his entire life
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and The Comeback
