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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.
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox still looking for a big bat as powerful Yankees get even stronger — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As Giancarlo Stanton pulled on an extra-large set of New York Yankees pinstripes for the first time Monday, officials from the Boston Red Sox were still searching for ways to fill the Stanton-sized hole in the middle of their lineup.
ESPN:
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.
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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MLB Daily Dish
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 …
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
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.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton introduced as Yankee, looking forward to ‘winning culture’ after Marlins ‘circus’
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New York Daily News and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Giancarlo Stanton, in Yankee introduction, tells Marlins fans: ‘Maybe watch from afar’
ESPN:
For Derek Jeter, facing fallout from the Giancarlo Stanton deal, it's a whole new ballgame
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and NESN.com
ESPN:
The scariest part about Giancarlo Stanton in pinstripes? His fit at Yankee Stadium
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, McCovey Chronicles and NESN.com
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Michael Fulmer available if team with right prospects is aggressive — ORLANDO — While general manager Al Avila said it “behooves” the Detroit Tigers to seek a trade for veteran second baseman Ian Kinsler, he's not actively seeking to move the player who would bring back the biggest haul of prospects.
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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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Bless You Boys
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
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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ESPN:
Scott Boras' pitch for Jake Arrieta going straight to MLB owners — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Scott Boras is going straight to the top in his quest to find a home for Jake Arrieta. — Boras said Monday that he has sent a 75-page binder exclusively to MLB owners on behalf of Arrieta …
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Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks eyeing upgrades at MLB winter meetings
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, DRaysBay and USA Today
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
AL East fire sales could start with star infielders
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish and Redleg Nation
Ryan Fagan / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors: 13 thoughts on what will happen at the Winter Meetings
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports, DRaysBay and Dodgers Digest
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.
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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MLB Trade Rumors, NESN.com and Sports Talk Philly
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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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Sporting News, SI.com and Cubs Insider
Tampa Bay Rays / Fox News:
Rays acquire INF Joey Wendle from A's for player to be named or cash considerations — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired infielder Joey Wendle from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations. — Wendle, 27, has spent parts …
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DRaysBay
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
As Winter Meetings begin, Royals are ready and willing to listen to trade offers — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — On Monday afternoon, the first full day of the Winter Meetings, Royals general manager Dayton Moore and a team of lieutenants met inside a suite at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
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Jake Kaplan / Houston Chronicle:
Bullpen help tops Astros' priorities at winter meetings
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Royals Review
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox value Jose Abreu, Avisail Garcia higher than other teams do — Avisail Garcia (26) hugs White Sox teammate Jose Abreu after Abreu's solo home run against the Twins on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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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