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Which Shohei Ohtani is the most fun Shohei Ohtani? — A couple weeks ago, Dan Syzmborski laid out the ZiPS projections for Shohei Ohtani as both a hitter (pretty good!) and a pitcher (close to great!). This lines up with how we talk about Ohtani, how we plan for him, how we game out the best way for a team to use him.
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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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ESPN:
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?
John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
Why Giants make sense for Shohei Ohtani
Why Giants make sense for Shohei Ohtani
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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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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
10 questions for new Yankees manager Aaron Boone — The Yankees used to hold press conferences to introduce a new — or in Billy Martin's case, returning — managers every couple of months, or so it seemed. On Wednesday, Aaron Boone will become just the third man to be so feted since 1996 …
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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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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Cashman looks to reinforce roster in hopes of another postseason appearance — NEW YORK — The five weeks immediately following Game 7 of the American League Championship Series were an impressive balancing act for Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, who conducted an intensive managerial search …
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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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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards sign starter who found success in Japan — The route to a game at Roger Dean Stadium was a lot shorter when Miles Mikolas was a kid growing up in nearby Tequesta, Fla., but after a detour through Japan, he has found his way back to that ballpark. — As momentum starts to build …
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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:
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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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
No Babe Ruth of Japan? How about the King Kong of Slug? Breaking down Boston's winter wish list — BOSTON — Five weeks since it began, this offseason has been brought to Boston Red Sox fans everywhere by Debbie Downer. — Shohei Ohtani is coming to the United States!
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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 …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Agree To Terms With Kevin Maitan, Livan Soto — 9:07pm: The Halos have also landed another former Braves shortstop, according to Baseball America's Ben Badler. Youngster Livan Soto is also heading to the Los Angeles organization after striking a $850K deal. That's nearly as much as his original $1MM bonus.
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Inspired by Yordano Ventura, former Braves pitching prospect signs with Royals
Inspired by Yordano Ventura, former Braves pitching prospect signs with Royals
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ESPN:
Ex-Braves GM John Coppolella ‘disgraced and humbled’
Ex-Braves GM John Coppolella ‘disgraced and humbled’
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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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Natalie Wong / Bloomberg:
Rogers Evaluating Sale of Blue Jays, Cogeco Stake, CFO Says — Rogers Communications Inc. is considering selling assets such as baseball's Toronto Blue Jays and a stake in media company Cogeco Inc. to free up capital for other investments, Chief Financial Officer Tony Staffieri said.
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Bleacher Report, MLB Trade Rumors and FanRag Sports
Jerry DiPaola / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger:Ryan Shazier injury will ‘make you evaluate things’ — The next time Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger talks about retiring, no one should be surprised. — Not when the game's violence continues to strike him and those close to him with greater and greater fury.
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