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Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks eyeing upgrades at MLB winter meetings — The Diamondbacks' winter maneuverings have been fairly limited. They've added a late-innings reliever in Brad Boxberger. They've shuffled and reshuffled the edges of their 40-man roster. They watched on Friday as catcher Chris Iannetta departed …
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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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Ryan Fagan / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors: 13 thoughts on what will happen at the Winter Meetings — The Winter Meetings have arrived, and we have questions. — Now that we know where Shohei Ohtani and Giancarlo Stanton will play in 2018 (for the Angels and Yankees, respectively), it's reasonable to expect …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
AL East fire sales could start with star infielders
AL East fire sales could start with star infielders
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MLB Daily Dish and Redleg Nation
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB winter meetings preview: Five furious days ahead in Orlando
MLB winter meetings preview: Five furious days ahead in Orlando
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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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ESPN:
Trade grades: Did Yankees ace Giancarlo Stanton deal? — The deal: The Marlins trade OF Giancarlo Stanton (and his contract) to the Yankees for 2B Starlin Castro and two minor leaguers, P Jorge Guzman and SS Jose Devers. The Yankees will reportedly take on $265 million of Stanton's remaining $295 million.
Jake Becker / New York Daily News:
Yankees' 1992 scouting report on Derek Jeter sells for $102,000 at auction — The Yankees' trade for Giancarlo Stanton wasn't the only thing tying Marlins CEO Derek Jeter to his old club over the weekend. — On Sunday night, Heritage Auctions sold the Yankees' original one-page scouting report on Jeter …
ESPN:
The scariest part about Giancarlo Stanton in pinstripes? His fit at Yankee Stadium — As offseasons go, this had been a slow one, with none of the top free agents finding new homes and only a couple of trades with any long-term significance. A big part of that reason was this month's big fantasy drama …
Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Marlins expected to make Stanton trade official this week. And that's only the beginning
Marlins expected to make Stanton trade official this week. And that's only the beginning
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Shohei Ohtani or not, Rangers still considering nontraditional 6-man, 4-man rotations next season — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — They may be forced to move on from the idea of Shohei Ohtani, but the Rangers aren't moving off the notion of modifying the structure of their starting rotation.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
How would Carlos Santana look in a Texas Rangers uniform? — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — As was bound to happen, the Texas Rangers could be found Sunday evening on Twitter and MLB Trade Rumors linked to a notable free agent. — They reportedly have interest in former Cleveland Indians …
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians make offer to Carlos Santana, but they have a lot of competition
Cleveland Indians make offer to Carlos Santana, but they have a lot of competition
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MLB Trade Rumors and Let's Go Tribe
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Faith in front office needed as Rangers begin winter meetings
Faith in front office needed as Rangers begin winter meetings
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Lone Star Ball
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
Veteran 3B Evan Longoria as uncertain as anyone about Rays' plans
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MLB Daily Dish and DRaysBay
Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals, Rockies “Aggressively Pursuing” Alex Colome; Mets Also Have Interest
Cardinals, Rockies “Aggressively Pursuing” Alex Colome; Mets Also Have Interest
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Cubs Insider, DRaysBay and Purple Row
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.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs reach 2-year deal with reliever Brandon Morrow — The Dodgers' Brandon Morrow pitches against the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series on Oct. 31, 2017. (Harry How / Getty Images) — Chicago Tribune — While 2019 seems like a reasonable target for the White Sox to begin contending, the future is now for the Cubs.
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs agree to terms with former Dodgers reliever Brandon Morrow
Cubs agree to terms with former Dodgers reliever Brandon Morrow
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The Good Phight
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs To Sign Brandon Morrow
Cubs To Sign Brandon Morrow
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NBCSports.com, CBSSports.com, Bleacher Nation, FanGraphs Baseball and Lone Star Ball
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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Associated Press:
Tracy Stallard, who gave up Roger Maris' 61st homer, dies at 80 — COEBURN, Va. — Tracy Stallard, the pitcher who gave up Roger Maris' record 61st home run in 1961, has died. He was 80. — The Sturgill Funeral Home in Coeburn, Virginia, said Monday that Stallard died Wednesday …