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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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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
After Stanton snub, Cards turn attention to Winter Meetings — The Cardinals were prepared to offer at least one of their best prospects and cover more salary than they ever had before for a single player, and while that was enough to interest Miami, they still fell shy of acquiring the desired hitter.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Stanton appears headed to Yankees — A person familiar with the negotiations says the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send slugger Giancarlo Stanton to New York and infielder Starlin Castro to Miami. — The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition …
Tim Healey / Orlando Sentinel:
Marlins reportedly have deal with Yankees for Giancarlo Stanton — Miami Marlins star Giancarlo Stanton was named NL MVP on Thursday, the first Marlin to win that award in franchise history. The honor comes after Stanton tallied 59 home runs and 132 RBI in 2017 and amid daily rumors that the Marlins will trade him.
USA Today:
Yankees acquire Giancarlo Stanton from Marlins: Reports — Giancarlo Stanton, the reigning National League MVP, will be traded to the New York Yankees in a blockbuster deal, according to multiple reports. — In a stunning transaction that marks a vast turn from the Yankees' recent goals …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees, Marlins Reach Deal For Stanton; Still Awaiting His Approval — 9:56am: A last-ditch effort to acquire Stanton today by the Dodgers is unlikely, Jon Morosi of FOX Sports hears (Twitter link). — 9:33am: The main prospects that would be headed back in the deal are down in the lower levels …
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman | Yankees-Marlins have deal set on Giancarlo Stanton — The Giancarlo Stanton sweepstakes appears to be over. — The Miami Marlins have agreed to send the reigning National League Most Valuable Player and homerun champion to the New York Yankees, sources tell FanRag Sports.
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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.
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Falling Stanton price could be too good to pass up for Yankees — The question that has mattered most — by far the most — in the Marlins' saga in trying to trade Giancarlo Stanton is: Just how desperate are they to move as much of the $295 million he is owed over the next 10 years?
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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 …
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Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Report: Marlins have deal in place to trade Giancarlo Stanton to New York Yankees — The Marlins have reached a deal to trade high-priced slugger Giancarlo Stanton to the New York Yankees, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. — The trade, which has not been confirmed by either team …
Zachary Ripple / New York Daily News:
Yankees ‘in play’ for Giancarlo Stanton after slugger names Bombers as one of preferred destinations: reports
Yankees ‘in play’ for Giancarlo Stanton after slugger names Bombers as one of preferred destinations: reports
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Kevin Spain / USA Today:
Cardinals, Giants out of the running for Giancarlo Stanton
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
Giancarlo Stanton Informs Cardinals He Will Not Waive No-Trade Clause
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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
Japanese star Shohei Otani decides to sign with Angels
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
How Shohei Ohtani will alter the balance of power in the AL West
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Angels pull off stunner, win Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani chooses Angels over 6 other MLB teams, including Dodgers
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani chooses Angels over 6 other MLB teams, including Dodgers
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels To Sign Shohei Ohtani
Angels To Sign Shohei Ohtani
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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
Angels players are giddy on Twitter over Shohei Otani's decision to sign with team
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Associated Press:
Tigers agree to deal with RHP Mike Fiers — DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a major league deal with right-hander Mike Fiers. — The team announced the move Friday. — The 32-year-old Fiers made 28 starts and one relief appearance for the Houston Astros this year, going 8-10 with a 5.22 ERA.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers sign pitcher Mike Fiers to 1-year, $6 million deal
Detroit Tigers sign pitcher Mike Fiers to 1-year, $6 million deal
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Pete Grathoff / Kansas City Star:
Revisiting the ‘James Shields-Wil Myers trade’ five years later — Many Royals fans were furious five years ago Saturday. — The 2012 Winter Meetings had concluded a few days earlier and rumors were circulating that the Royals were poised to trade baseball's top prospect — Wil Myers — to the Rays for veteran pitcher James Shields.
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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Claim Henry Owens
Diamondbacks Claim Henry Owens
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