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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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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.
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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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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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.
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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UPI:
Miami Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton voids trade to St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants — The St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants both announced Friday that they agreed to deals to acquire Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton but the National League MVP declined to waive his no-trade clause.
Kevin Spain / USA Today:
Cardinals, Giants out of the running for Giancarlo Stanton — The St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants said they're out of the running for Miami Marlins star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton. — Stanton, still owed $295 million from his record $325 million, 13-year contract …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giancarlo Stanton Informs Cardinals He Will Not Waive No-Trade Clause
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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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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
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels To Sign Shohei Ohtani
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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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ESPN:
Despite scrutiny, officials expect MLB probe after Shohei Ohtani decision
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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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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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