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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals are out of Ohtani sweepstakes, but remain in Stanton talks — ST. LOUIS • The Cardinals, severely hamstrung by how much of a bonus they could offer, are not one of the teams that will be visit with free-agent Shohei Ohtani and were described Sunday night as “out” on the sweepstakes to sign the two-way star.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers not a finalist for Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani — In the least surprising news of the Detroit Tigers' off-season, the team is not going to sign Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani. — On Sunday night, Ohtani's agency began whittling down his list of potential suitors …
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Breaking down the seven finalists in the race to sign Shohei Ohtani — The Shohei Ohtani Hot Stove League has taken a new twist as reports indicate he has narrowed his list of teams to seven: the Dodgers, Angels, Giants, Padres, Mariners, Rangers and Cubs. Those seven teams have been invited …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
With a compelling offer to Marlins, Cardinals await Stanton's decision — ST. LOUIS • When the Cardinals began, in earnest, their role in the Stanton Saga their goal was to put together such a compelling offer for the Miami Marlins that the only thing between them and a bona fide …
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Shohei Ohtani turns down Yankees, Red Sox, per GMs — The Babe Ruth of Japan, Shohei Ohtani, will not be playing in the House that Ruth Built. Nor will he end up where the Babe began his career. — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman informed reporters Sunday night …
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Post Sports Desk / New York Post:
The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes is down to seven — SEE ALSO — We knew the Yankees were out, now we know exactly who is in. — The Mariners, Padres, Angels, Dodgers, Giants, Rangers and Cubs will get a chance to meet with Shohei Ohtani and his representatives in Los Angeles in the coming days, The Post's Joel Sherman confirmed.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs reportedly remain in contention for Shohei Ohtani
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
After ruling out several teams, Japanse star Shohei Ohtani expected to meet with Dodgers
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Shohei Ohtani Plans To Meet With Seven Teams
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Reports: Shohei Ohtani eliminates Yankees and several others teams from consideration; Mariners considered a finalist
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners, Giants, Padres, Rangers, Cubs, Angels Among Teams To Meet With Shohei Ohtani
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Silence is golden? No word yet if Rangers are still in on Ohtani
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Re-Sign Luis Santos To Minor League Deal — The Blue Jays announced Monday that they're re-signed righty Luis Santos to a minor league contract and invited him to Major League Spring Training. — The 26-year-old Santos (27 in February) made his Major League debut with the Jays …
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees finally know how other teams feel after Shohei Otani shockingly spurns the Bombers — For once there was nothing the Yankees could do to sway a free agent. — Their money couldn't help them. Their championship tradition didn't matter. Their location in the great city …
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies manager Gabe Kapler after meetings with J.P. Crawford and Rhys Hoskins: ‘Wow’ — J.P. Crawford received a text message last month as his off-season continued in Southern California. It was from Gabe Kapler, the new Phillies manager, and he wanted to have dinner with Crawford.
Mary Kay Cabot / Plain Dealer:
Josh Gordon on his return vs. Chargers: 'I feel free when I'm out there' — Gallery: Cleveland Browns Josh Gordon against the Los Angeles Chargers, December 3, 2017 — CARSON, Ca. — Browns receiver Josh Gordon lived up to his Flash nickname and his new flash logo in his first game back in 1,077 days.
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Digging down through baseball's circles of payroll hell — The dream scenario for most major league teams is to be a top contender while simultaneously building a top farm system that can meet the short-term and long-term needs of the organization. But as the saying goes …
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians, Michael Martinez are expected to have another reunion — CLEVELAND, Ohio — Michael Martinez, once again, is making his way back to the Indians. — The team is expected to announce in the near future that they have signed Martinez to a minor- league deal with an invitation to spring training.
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White Sox name Omar Vizquel manager of Class A Winston-Salem — Former major league infielder Omar Vizquel has been named the manager of the White Sox's Class A franchise in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the team announced Monday. — Vizquel, 50, was the Detroit Tigers' first-base coach …
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Olney: Tough market for top free agents looking to land with contenders — Zack Cozart had easily the best of his seven seasons in the big leagues in 2017, accumulating an Adjusted OPS+ of 141, hitting 24 homers and generating a .385 on-base percentage in 122 games.
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Padres GM A.J. Preller gets extension through 2022 season — San Diego Padres executive vice president/general manager A.J. Preller received a three-year extension on Sunday. — Preller is now under contract with San Diego through the 2022 season. — “A.J. is a tireless worker who possesses …
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