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Derek Jeter defends Marlins' handling of Giancarlo Stanton trade — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter said he is fully satisfied with his team's trade of reigning NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton to the Yankees for All-Star second baseman Starlin Castro and two Single-A prospects.
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Tim Healey / Orlando Sentinel:
Winter Meetings Day 1: Interest in Marlins' Marcell Ozuna picks up — Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill discusses the team's thinking in trading Giancarlo Stanton to the New York Yankees, a deal that became official Monday, as well as the team's direction moving forward.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
From dysfunction to disses: Giancarlo Stanton's Marlins tenure ends in acrimony — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - There were angry threats, broken promises, bitter shots, and a stench of acrimony Monday that wafted from New York to Miami. — In one of the most dramatic press conferences …
Steven Wine / Associated Press:
Giancarlo Stanton didn't want to be part of the Marlins' rebuilding, says Derek Jeter — Derek Jeter says when his ownership group took over the Miami Marlins in October, he thought Giancarlo Stanton would be with the team in 2018. — Stanton says Marlins officials threatened to keep him for the rest of his career.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees Insider: Starting pitching options include Gerrit Cole, Chris Archer and CC Sabathia — ORLANDO, Fla. — The Yankees still need starting pitching and team officials are confident they'll be able to land a starter or two before the 2018 campaign begins.
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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The scariest part about Giancarlo Stanton in pinstripes? His fit at Yankee Stadium
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton introduced as Yankee, looking forward to ‘winning culture’ after Marlins ‘circus’
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Derek Jeter says sending Giancarlo Stanton to Yankees was simply ‘the best deal’ for the Marlins
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Giancarlo Stanton, in Yankee introduction, tells Marlins fans: ‘Maybe watch from afar’
Jake Becker / New York Daily News:
Yankees' 1992 scouting report on Derek Jeter sells for $102,000 at auction
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Forget the money: Darvish, Rangers reunion just makes sense — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — The big splash isn't coming, or so general manager Jon Daniels has warned. — Almost certainly not at these winter meetings, which officially opened Monday. And likely not this off-season.
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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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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Which Detroit Tigers are next for the Baseball Hall of Fame? Here are 5 candidates — ORLANDO, Fla. - On Sunday night, former Detroit Tigers teammates Jack Morris and Alan Trammell were elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. — Next summer, the team's 16-year drought …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Will Detroit Tigers finally trade Ian Kinsler at MLB Winter Meetings? — ORLANDO — The talking point of the Detroit Tigers' offseason at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings is the same as it has been all winter: Second baseman Ian Kinsler. — Will Kinsler get traded? Where? When?
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Bless You Boys
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
It's Lou Whitaker's turn to be honored by Detroit Tigers, Baseball Hall of Fame
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Bluebird Banter and Let's Go Tribe
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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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
AL East fire sales could start with star infielders
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Ryan Fagan / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors: 13 thoughts on what will happen at the Winter Meetings
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Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals, Rockies “Aggressively Pursuing” Alex Colome; Mets Also Have Interest
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USA Today:
MLB winter meetings rumor roundup: Matt Harvey for Jurickson Profar? — With tons of action expected at Major League Baseball's winter meetings, USA TODAY Sports breaks down the latest rumblings from the hot stove. Check back often right here for the latest from our reporters and other media sources from Lake Buena Vista, Fla.:
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets talking to Rangers, Orioles about Matt Harvey
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Roch Kubatko / School of Roch:
Latest buzz on Machado — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Orioles aren't creating much of a lobby buzz on the first full day of the Winter Meetings. Their needs are clearly defined and a few matches have been speculated by the media. Maybe this guy, perhaps that guy, but nothing real solid.
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
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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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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's might move Jed Lowrie this winter after recently picking up infielder's option — (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - When it comes to bargaining chips at the winter meetings, the A's hold one potentially interesting piece.
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