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2:10 PM ET, December 11, 2017

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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 …
Ryan Fagan / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors: 13 thoughts on what will happen at the Winter Meetings
ESPN:
Winter meetings predictions: What's going to go down in Orlando
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
AL East fire sales could start with star infielders
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and Redleg Nation
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB winter meetings preview: Five furious days ahead in Orlando
Discussion: DRaysBay
Ari Gilberg / New York Daily News:   Steven Wright, Red Sox starting pitcher, arrested on charges of domestic assault: report
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.
Discussion: NESN.com
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USA Today:
Giancarlo Stanton rips Marlins organization in farewell Instagram post  —  An hour before his introduction as a New York Yankee, Giancarlo Stanton took to social media to close the book on his time as a Miami Marlin, thanking fans and noting the “unprofessional, circus times” during his eight seasons in South Florida.
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.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
After Giancarlo Stanton deal, Yankees now favorites to win World Series  —  ORLANDO — One bookmaker has installed the Yankees as the favorites to capture the 2018 World Series title.  —  Bovada.lv has the Bombers at 5-1 odds, followed by the defending champion Houston Astros and the runner-up Dodgers, each at 6-1.
ESPN:   The scariest part about Giancarlo Stanton in pinstripes? His fit at Yankee Stadium
Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Marlins expected to make Stanton trade official this week. And that's only the beginning
Discussion: Bleacher Nation
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 …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Faith in front office needed as Rangers begin winter meetings
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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
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
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and DRaysBay
Associated Press:   MLB: Former Tiger teammates Jack Morris, Alan Trammell elected to baseball Hall of fame
ESPN:   Jack Morris, Alan Trammell voted into Hall of Fame by Modern Era committee
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 …
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ESPN:   Yankees' original scouting report on Derek Jeter sells for $102,000
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
Discussion: The Good Phight
ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani choosing Angels says a lot about the power of Major League Baseball — and Mike Trout  —  We might never know why Shohei Ohtani chose the Los Angeles Angels.  He might not know exactly why, but even if he does, he spent his press conference Saturday being frustratingly vague about it.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Bryce Harper to Cubs?  Not if Dave Martinez has anything to say about it  —  Nationals manager Dave Martinez talks about the advice he received from Joe Maddon.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  New Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez will travel Thursday from Orlando …
 
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A's might move Jed Lowrie this winter after recently picking up infielder's option
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Cardinals open meetings with a sign, bring back Gregerson
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