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Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Marlins expected to make Stanton trade official this week. And that's only the beginning — LAKE BUENA VISTA — Baseball's annual Winter Meetings open here Monday at one of Disney's resort hotels, and the televised event is one that might compel Marlins fans to hit the off switch on their remotes.
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Tim Mccullough / New York Daily News:
Fantasy Baseball: What Giancarlo Stanton trade to the Yankees means for his value
Mike Lupica / New York Daily News:
Moneyball, Bronx Style: Yankees return to vintage big business ways with Giancarlo Stanton trade
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
MLB trade rumors: Mets will check in with Marlins about Starlin Castro
MLB trade rumors: Mets will check in with Marlins about Starlin Castro
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ESPN:
Law: How Yankees' no-brainer deal became Marlins' lost opportunity
Law: How Yankees' no-brainer deal became Marlins' lost opportunity
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Post-Stanton Cardinals head south to make their best sales pitch
Post-Stanton Cardinals head south to make their best sales pitch
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Michael Baumann / The Ringer:
The Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton Trade Is a Baseball Disgrace
The Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton Trade Is a Baseball Disgrace
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Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Derek Jeter's blunder helps Yankees return to being the Beasts of the East
Tim Healey / Chicago Tribune:
Giancarlo Stanton trade: Marlins agree to deal with Yankees for NL MVP, sources say
Giancarlo Stanton trade: Marlins agree to deal with Yankees for NL MVP, sources say
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Evan Drellich / NBCSports.com:
Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright arrested on domestic dispute charge — Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright was arrested at his home in Tennessee on Friday night after an incident involving his wife, Shannon. — According to a statement attributed to the Wright family that was released …
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Ari Gilberg / New York Daily News:
Steven Wright, Red Sox starting pitcher, arrested on charges of domestic assault: report — Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright was arrested Sunday at his Tennessee home on charges of domestic assault after an altercation with his wife, Shannon, according to multiple reports.
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton trade ups the ante for the Red Sox — A year ago, after the Boston Red Sox pulled off a blockbuster trade for Chris Sale, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman showed his admiration by dubbing them “the Golden State Warriors of baseball.”
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees Winter Meetings Preview: Starting pitching and the Jacoby Ellsbury problem
George A. King III / New York Post:
What the Yankees do next — Since losing Game 7 of the ALCS …
What the Yankees do next — Since losing Game 7 of the ALCS …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Veteran 3B Evan Longoria as uncertain as anyone about Rays' plans — LAKE BUENA VISTA Uncertain with all the talk about potentially rebuilding if the Rays would go as far as trading franchise cornerstone 3B Evan Longoria? — So is he. — “I don't know what to think, really,” …
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Jack Morris, Alan Trammell voted into Hall of Fame by Modern Era committee — Jack Morris and Alan Trammell were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Modern Baseball Era Committee after falling short of induction to Cooperstown before. — Steve Garvey, Tommy John, Don Mattingly …
Associated Press:
MLB: Former Tiger teammates Jack Morris, Alan Trammell elected to baseball Hall of fame — Twins starting pitcher Jack Morris throws against the Atlanta Braves during Game 7 of the World Series in Minneapolis on Oct. 27, 1991. Morris pitched all 10 innings for Minnesota in a 1-0 victory.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Faith in front office needed as Rangers begin winter meetings — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — The happiest place on earth is somewhere around here, maybe even within walking distance, but it sure the heck isn't the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets have talked to at least two teams about trading Matt Harvey: source — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — With a very limited stash of prospects to draw from and limited payroll space, the Mets have talked about dipping into their strength of starting pitchers to address their needs heading into the 2018 season.
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs To Sign Brandon Morrow — 3:54pm: It's a two-year accord with an option for 2020, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports tweets. The deal is pending a physical. — 2:38pm: The Cubs are expected to sign Morrow to a contract worth $10MM to $11MM per year, according to Heyman.
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ESPN:
Source: Luke Gregerson goes to Cards for 2 years, $11M — The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with reliever Luke Gregerson, a source told ESPN's Buster Olney. — The deal includes a vesting option for 2020. — The 33-year-old right-hander struggled some with Houston last season.
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ESPN:
Your guide to the winter meetings: Superstars, blockbusters — and total chaos — This had been a slow cooker of a month since the World Series ended, with little happening outside the purview of Jerry Dipoto. Then Shohei Ohtani announced he's going to the Angels!
Associated Press:
Angels welcome Shohei Ohtani, plot course for two-way Japanese star — ANAHEIM, Calif. — General manager Billy Eppler rose from his seat in rapturous joy when he got the phone call telling him Shohei Ohtani wanted to join the Los Angeles Angels. — When Eppler attempted to sit back down …
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Peter Schmuck / Baltimore Sun:
If Orioles' recent history is our guide, winter meetings will be a snoozefest — Former Orioles first baseman Rafael Palmeiro is reportedly considering a return to the majors at age 53. — Orioles beat writers Eduardo Encina and Jon Meoli talk about the Orioles' minor league signings.
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CBS Chicago:
Levine: Cubs Still Determined To Add Alex Cobb, More Pitching — By Bruce Levine- — CHICAGO — The Cubs added to their rotation with the signing of right-hander Tyler Chatwood to a three-year deal Thursday, but there are still more valuable innings that need to be filled with Jake Arrieta …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Among Teams Pursuing Alex Cobb
Cubs Among Teams Pursuing Alex Cobb
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Joe Belock / New York Daily News:
Wheeling and Dealing: The 9 biggest trades in Yankees history — The Yankees' blockbuster trade for one of baseball's biggest stars, reigning NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Marlins, ranks as one of biggest deals in the Bombers' storied history. Here's a look at the 9 biggest: — 1. Babe Ruth