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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Ohtani meets with eight-man contingent of Texas Rangers personnel — Officials with the Texas Rangers met Tuesday afternoon with Japanese free agent Shohei Ohtani at his agent's office in Los Angeles, where a contingent led by co-owner Ray Davis, general manager Jon Daniels …
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Shohei Ohtani meetings continue Tuesday with Cubs, M's, Rangers — Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani met with the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday and was meeting with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday evening, according to multiple reports. — Ohtani, the 23-year-old Japanese righthander …
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Shohei Ohtani: Which of the seven remaining MLB suitors is the best fit? — Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani, mostly a mystery to American fans, has shown some of his personality traits during the run-up to his incursion into the big leagues. — For one, Ohtani clearly doesn't put money first …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Playing two ways about survival for Rangers' Gose — The good news for the Texas Rangers if they miss out on Shohei Ohtani is that they already have a two-way player signed and ready to go to spring training. — Anthony Gose, a career outfielder who spent last season as a relief pitcher …
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Tampa Bay Rays hot topics: Blame Shohei Ohtani and Giancarlo Stanton — We don't know what moves the Rays will make this off-season, just that there will be some big ones as they look to cut payroll and decide whether to try to remain competitive or go for a rebuild.
John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
Why Giants make sense for Shohei Ohtani — There are reasons to believe Japanese megastar Shohei Ohtani, on the verge of his blockbuster decision, could send the Bay Area into a frenzy by choosing to play for the Giants. — They go beyond the usual reasons free agents pick teams.
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
How are the Cubs still in the running for Shohei Ohtani?
How are the Cubs still in the running for Shohei Ohtani?
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Sources: Rangers officials travel to meet with Ohtani
Sources: Rangers officials travel to meet with Ohtani
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Bullpen help remains a priority for Cubs despite their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Shohei Ohtani trims list to seven teams, Royals among those eliminated
Alex Pavlovic / NBCSports.com:
Source: Giants one of first known finalists to meet with Shohei Ohtani
Source: Giants one of first known finalists to meet with Shohei Ohtani
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Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Carlos Beltran believes Aaron Boone is a ‘great’ hire by the Yankees — Carlos Beltran may not have been the Yankees' selection for manager, but he still believes the team hit a home run in hiring Aaron Boone. — Beltran, who was one of six men to interview for Yankees skipper job last month …
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies hire Rob Thomson, formerly of Yankees, as bench coach
Phillies hire Rob Thomson, formerly of Yankees, as bench coach
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Ex-Braves GM John Coppolella ‘disgraced and humbled’ — Former Atlanta Braves general manager John Coppolella, making his first public comments since his resignation and lifetime ban from baseball, said he has been “disgraced and humbled” by events of the last two months and is “heartbroken” …
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Associated Press:
Leonys Martin agrees to one-year, $1.75 million deal with Tigers — DETROIT — The Tigers have agreed to terms with outfielder Leonys Martin on a one-year, $1.75 million contract. — Martin, who hit .172 in 49 games last season with the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago Cubs …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers sign centerfielder Leonys Martin to Major League deal — The Tigers have made another upside play. — This time, it's outfielder Leonys Martin, who is just a season removed from being a productive centerfielder. — Martin joins the Tigers on a Major League deal, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals To Sign Wily Peralta — The Royals became the latest team to strike on the pitching market, adding righty Wily Peralta on a one-year deal, as Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star first reported (Twitter links). Peralta will receive a $1.525MM guarantee, $1.5MM of which will go to his 2018 salary.
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Associated Press:
Derek Jeter: Any Giancarlo Stanton talk to this point ‘just speculation’ — MIAMI — New Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter says the team has made no decision regarding right fielder Giancarlo Stanton, who is on the trading block following an MVP season. — The San Francisco Giants …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Agree To Terms With Kevin Maitan — 12:00pm: Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports that Maitan will receive a $2.2MM signing bonus (Twitter link). That's more than the Halos have in available 2017-18 international funds, so it indeed seems that they'll be paying Maitan with their 2018-19 bonus pool.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Agree To Deal With Former Braves Prospect Yefri Del Rosario
Royals Agree To Deal With Former Braves Prospect Yefri Del Rosario
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees would be wise to acquire Kyle Schwarber to fill DH role after missing out on Shohei Otani — The Yankees wanted Shohei Otani mostly for his pitching, but they were also willing to let him hit as a DH when he wasn't on the mound, so his refusal to consider playing in the Bronx raises the question of who will get those at-bats.
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LHP Mike Minor agrees to deal with Rangers — Free-agent left-hander Mike Minor has reached agreement on a contract with the Texas Rangers pending completion of a physical exam, a baseball source confirmed to ESPN on Monday. — Minor, 29, is 44-42 with a 3.93 ERA over six seasons with the Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals.
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