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3:20 PM ET, December 11, 2017

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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.
Discussion: NESN.com
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton introduced as Yankee, looking forward to ‘winning culture’ after Marlins ‘circus’  —  ORLANDO — Giancarlo Stanton was the star slugger everybody wanted — he wanted the Yankees.  —  Yankees GM Brian Cashman didn't think the trade would go through Wednesday, but the Marlins re-engaged on Thursday.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Giancarlo Stanton, in Yankee introduction, tells Marlins fans: ‘Maybe watch from afar’  —  Giancarlo Stanton, indicating there is little relationship remaining with his brief and now former boss, Derek Jeter, implored Miami Marlins fans to “maybe watch the club from afar” …
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
ESPN:   The scariest part about Giancarlo Stanton in pinstripes? His fit at Yankee Stadium
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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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
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?
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Faith in front office needed as Rangers begin winter meetings
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Lone Star Ball
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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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:   It's Lou Whitaker's turn to be honored by Detroit Tigers, Baseball Hall of Fame
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
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
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
ESPN:
Yankees' original scouting report on Derek Jeter sells for $102,000  —  A final New York Yankees scouting report on Derek Jeter sold for $102,000 on Sunday night.  —  Heritage Auctions, which sold the original one-page report with two carbon copies, had an official estimate of $50,000 …
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Jake Becker / New York Daily News:   Yankees' 1992 scouting report on Derek Jeter sells for $102,000 at auction
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
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 …
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers bringing former local prep star back home  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.  —  Right-hander Chris Martin, the former Arlington High star, will becoming back home and back to the major leagues.  —  Martin turned two terrific seasons in Japan into a two-year, $4 million contract with the Texas Rangers.
Associated Press:
Brewers manager reiterates Jimmy Nelson won't throw until spring training  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has reiterated that ace Jimmy Nelson will not resume throwing until spring training and won't be ready for Opening Day as he comes back from a shoulder injury.
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.
 
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