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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.
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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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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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 …
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.
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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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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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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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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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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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
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
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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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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
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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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Eric Branch / San Francisco Chronicle:
49ers' Lynch on Garoppolo: ‘I could have had five rings if I had a guy like that’ — As a rookie general manager, John Lynch has a first-year highlight: He traded for Jimmy Garoppolo. — As a former player who won one Super Bowl in his 15-year career, Lynch has a regret: He never played with a quarterback like Jimmy Garoppolo.
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