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John Harper / New York Daily News:
3 moves Yankees can make after the Giancarlo Stanton trade — The Yankees have made their most Yankee-like move in years, trading for Giancarlo Stanton. So what else might they have left to do as GM Brian Cashman heads for the Winter Meetings? — Because the Marlins are eating $30 million …
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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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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
BIG FISH: Yankees score huge catch by acquiring Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton — Yankees fans are on the verge of receiving an early Christmas present: 2017 NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton. — Bombers GM Brian Cashman has a blockbuster deal in place with Derek Jeter and the desperate Marlins …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets will call Marlins about Starlin Castro: source — Don't pack your bags just yet, Starlin! — Starlin Castro may be one of the big pieces going to the Miami Marlins in the Yankees' impending deal for Giancarlo Stanton, but the second baseman may not need to change addresses just yet.
Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees, Marlins Reach Deal For Stanton — 10:56am: Jon Heyman of FanRag reports via Twitter that the Yankees will receive about $35MM from the Marlins in the deal, and confirms that they'll send back Castro and prospects. Heyman also adds in a separate tweet that Stanton is on his way to NYC …
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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.
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 …
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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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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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman | Yankees-Marlins have deal set on Giancarlo Stanton — [UPDATE] — The deal, which has been approved by Stanton, would send the NL MVP plus about $35 million to New York in exchange for second baseman Starlin Castro and prospects. New York will pick up the remaining $260 million …
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Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Report: Marlins have deal in place to trade Giancarlo Stanton to New York Yankees
Report: Marlins have deal in place to trade Giancarlo Stanton to New York Yankees
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Derek Jeter, Marlins likely stuck with Giancarlo Stanton - who's truly in control in Miami
Derek Jeter, Marlins likely stuck with Giancarlo Stanton - who's truly in control in Miami
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees can only afford Giancarlo Stanton by unloading bloated contracts, which seems unlikely
Yankees can only afford Giancarlo Stanton by unloading bloated contracts, which seems unlikely
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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
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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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.
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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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani chooses Angels over 6 other MLB teams, including Dodgers — The Angels, who already boasted the best player in the majors, are about to add the player called “the Babe Ruth of Japan.” — Shohei Ohtani, who drew comparisons to one of the most iconic major leaguers …
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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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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Angels pull off stunner, win Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes