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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
It's Lou Whitaker's turn to be honored by Detroit Tigers, Baseball Hall of Fame  —  The Detroit Tigers need to recognize Lou Whitaker now that Alan Trammell and Jack Morris were voted into the Hall of Fame by the Modern Era Committee.  —  CONNECT  —  ORLANDO — The Detroit Tigers had a chance to hit a home run.
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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,” …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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.
ESPN:   Jack Morris, Alan Trammell voted into Hall of Fame by Modern Era committee
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.
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ESPN:
Mets talked to at least two teams about trading Matt Harvey  —  The New York Mets have talked to at least two teams about trading right-hander Matt Harvey this offseason, according to a report in the New York Daily News.  —  According to the report, the Mets are looking to move Harvey for a reliever.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Marc Carig / Newsday:   Mets GM Sandy Alderson hesitant to jump into market for relievers
ESPN:
Winter meetings predictions: What's going to go down in Orlando  —  With much of the industry and the leaders of all 30 teams on site in Orlando, the winter meetings should deliver rumors and deals, splashy trades and big-money moves on free agents.  Before everyone leaves at the end of the week …
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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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.
ESPN:   Your guide to the winter meetings: Superstars, blockbusters — and total chaos
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton trade ups the ante for the Red Sox
ESPN:
For Derek Jeter, facing fallout from the Giancarlo Stanton deal, it's a whole new ballgame  —  It's not Derek Jeter-esque.  It's not The Captain racing into the hole and making his trademark jump throw or at the plate inside-outing a pitch for a big late-inning single.
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Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Marlins expected to make Stanton trade official this week. And that's only the beginning
Discussion: Bleacher Nation
Will Manso / WPLG-TV:   Trading Stanton another punch to Marlins fans
Tim Mccullough / New York Daily News:   Fantasy Baseball: What Giancarlo Stanton trade to the Yankees means for his value
ESPN:
Law: How Yankees' no-brainer deal became Marlins' lost opportunity
Discussion: DRaysBay and baseballmusings.com
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
MLB trade rumors: Mets will check in with Marlins about Starlin Castro
Discussion: Fish Stripes
Mike Lupica / New York Daily News:   Moneyball, Bronx Style: Yankees return to vintage big business ways with Giancarlo Stanton trade
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
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Yankees Winter Meetings Preview: Starting pitching and the Jacoby Ellsbury problem
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals open meetings with a sign, bring back Gregerson  —  Houston Astros relief pitcher Luke Gregerson throws against the Los Angeles Angels on May 29.  (AP Photo)  —  FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2017, file photo, New York Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro is unable to throw …
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ESPN:
Source: Luke Gregerson goes to Cards for 2 years, $11M
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:   MLB winter meetings preview: Five furious days ahead in Orlando
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Post-Stanton Cardinals head south to make their best sales pitch
Discussion: ESPN and MLB Trade Rumors
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians make offer to Carlos Santana, but they have a lot of competition  —  Carlos Santana - Defensive 2017 - Highlights  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - At least six teams are in pursuit of former Indians first baseman Carlos Santana.  —  The Indians are one of them.
George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees now have some competition for CC Sabathia  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — While the Yankees and CC Sabathia continuing their relationship remains in play, the veteran lefty may have an option.  —  According to multiple people with knowledge of the situation, the Angels and Sabathia …
 
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Why it would be best for the Phillies to trade an infielder this winter
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Angels welcome Shohei Ohtani, plot course for two-way Japanese star
Peter Schmuck / Baltimore Sun:
If Orioles' recent history is our guide, winter meetings will be a snoozefest
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