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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
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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 — Derek Jeter says he had “no feelings” about trading Giancarlo Stanton to his former team and believes it was “the best deal” for the Marlins. — The Miami CEO, who skipped the Winter Meetings …
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NESN.com, Lone Star Ball and Pinstripe Alley
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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NESN.com
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 …
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McCovey Chronicles
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.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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” …
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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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, MLB Trade Rumors, DodgerBlue.com, MLB Daily Dish and Lone Star Ball
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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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DRaysBay, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Dodgers Digest
ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani choosing Angels says a lot about the power of Major League Baseball — and Mike Trout
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Baseball Essential and Associated Press
Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks eyeing upgrades at MLB winter meetings
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, USA Today and DRaysBay
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
AL East fire sales could start with star infielders
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MLB Daily Dish and Redleg Nation
Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals, Rockies “Aggressively Pursuing” Alex Colome; Mets Also Have Interest
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Purple Row, Cubs Insider and DRaysBay
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets talking to Rangers, Orioles about Matt Harvey — LAKE BUENA VISTA — Dan Warthen never faltered in his belief that Matt Harvey would eventually find himself. The former Mets pitching coach still has not given up that belief and he has apparently taken it with him after he was let go by the Mets this fall.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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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.
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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Let's Go Tribe and Bluebird Banter
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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 …
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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Los Angeles Times and Let's Go Tribe
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs agree to terms with former Dodgers reliever Brandon Morrow
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The Good Phight
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 …
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Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians make offer to Carlos Santana, but they have a lot of competition
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MLB Trade Rumors, Cubs Insider, Let's Go Tribe and Purple Row
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
New White Sox ambassador A.J. Pierzynski wants to broadcast a game with Hawk Harrelson — A.J. Pierzynski talks about joining the White Sox as an ambassador on Dec. 11, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — In one of new duties as a White Sox ambassador …
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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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.
