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Giants, Cardinals say no trades for NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Giancarlo Stanton has ruled out the San Francisco Giants. St. Louis, too. — The Giants announced Friday they were no longer in the mix to work out a trade for the Marlins slugger and NL MVP after having reached …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Derek Jeter, Marlins likely stuck with Giancarlo Stanton - who's truly in control in Miami — It's that time. — The time for that talk. — You know, the one that Miami Marlins owner Derek Jeter refused to have with his star outfielder, Giancarlo Stanton.
ESPN:
Stanton open to playing for the Yankees — While the Los Angeles Dodgers have been mentioned as the inevitable fallback option if the Miami Marlins are unable to trade Giancarlo Stanton to St. Louis or San Francisco, they're not the only big-market glamour team that intrigues the National League MVP.
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Zachary Ripple / New York Daily News:
Yankees ‘in play’ for Giancarlo Stanton after slugger names Bombers as one of preferred destinations: reports — The Yankees are making progress on a trade for Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton, according to multiple reports. — Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported Friday evening …
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees can only afford Giancarlo Stanton by unloading bloated contracts, which seems unlikely — From a Yankees' point of view, it's great that Giancarlo Stanton put them on his short list of teams for whom he'll waive his no-trade clause. But as enticing as the thought of him hitting …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Stanton Saga: One fish, two wish, will he be a red fish — or blue fish?
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Kevin Spain / USA Today:
Cardinals, Giants out of the running for Giancarlo Stanton
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giancarlo Stanton Informs Cardinals He Will Not Waive No-Trade Clause
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Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Report: Giancarlo Stanton won't OK trade to Giants or Cardinals
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ESPN:
Despite scrutiny, officials expect MLB probe after Shohei Ohtani decision — When Shohei Ohtani announces his choice of which Major League Baseball team he wants to play for, a number of MLB officials said they wouldn't be surprised if it spawned an immediate investigation into how the process played out.
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Amara Grautski / New York Daily News:
Japanese star Shohei Otani decides to sign with Angels — A few days after deciding New York wasn't for him, the Babe Ruth of Japan has signed with the Angels. — Shoehei Otani, the highly sought after pitcher/outfielder, confirmed his decision on Friday afternoon through his agency.
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Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:
Royals lose former SM South pitcher Mike Morin to Mariners — Shawnee Mission South graduate Mike Morin won't return to Kansas City in a Royals uniform next season. — After signing a one-year contract with his hometown team last week, Morin was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners on Friday.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels To Sign Shohei Ohtani — Shohei Ohtani has decided to sign with the Angels, agent Nez Balelo of CAA Baseball announced today. Balelo issued the following statement on his client's decision: … The Angels were one of seven finalists for Ohtani, joined in that regard by the Mariners, Rangers, Cubs, Padres, Dodgers and Giants.
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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani chooses Angels over 6 other MLB teams, including Dodgers
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Fran Kilinski / New York Daily News:
Angels players are giddy on Twitter over Shohei Otani's decision to sign with team
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers sign pitcher Mike Fiers to 1-year, $6 million deal — Get to know new Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, who spent 13 years as manager of the Minnesota Twins in 2002-14. He replaces Brad Ausmus with the Tigers. Video by Brian McNamara, Detroit Free Press Wochit — CONNECT
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Evan Woodbery / MLive.com:
Tigers reportedly sign veteran pitcher Mike Fiers to 1-year deal
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers close to signing starting pitcher Mike Fiers to one-year deal
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Arizona Republic:
Top 2017-18 MLB free agents … Catcher Chris Iannetta and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a two-year deal. — A fourth-round pick by Colorado in 2004, Iannetta spent parts of six seasons with the team before being traded to the Los Angeles Angels on Nov. 30, 2011, for pitcher Tyler Chatwood.
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Diamondbacks Claim Henry Owens
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Yankees, GM Brian Cashman finalizing five-year, $25 million extension — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman's grip on the club's baseball operations is growing even firmer, as he and the club are finalizing a five-year, $25 million contract extension, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Among Teams Showing Interest In Domingo Santana — The Brewers are “getting hits” on quite a few outfielders, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter link). That includes Domingo Santana, who has been pursued by teams including the Giants.
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