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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton forcing his way to ‘hungry’ Yankees shows just how badly he wants to win — At his introductory press conference on Monday, Giancarlo Stanton was listing the reasons the Yankees were so appealing to him, and in addition to describing the offensive firepower …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees Insider: Starting pitching options include Gerrit Cole, Chris Archer and CC Sabathia
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Tim Healey / Orlando Sentinel:
Winter Meetings Day 1: Interest in Marlins' Marcell Ozuna picks up
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Tom Verducci / SI.com:
Inside the Angels' Shohei Ohtani Deal and Giancarlo Stanton's Trade to the Yankees
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
From dysfunction to disses: Giancarlo Stanton's Marlins tenure ends in acrimony
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Derek Jeter says sending Giancarlo Stanton to Yankees was simply ‘the best deal’ for the Marlins
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Who will get bulk of playing time in center for Detroit Tigers? — ORLANDO, Fla. — It's going to be interesting to see how the battle for playing time in center field plays out over the course of the season for the Detroit Tigers. — Mikie Mahtook saw time at all three outfield positions last season …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers trading 2B Ian Kinsler more a matter of when, not if
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers approached Nick Castellanos about contract extension
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Michael Fulmer available if team with right prospects is aggressive
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Will Detroit Tigers finally trade Ian Kinsler at MLB Winter Meetings?
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Which Detroit Tigers are next for the Baseball Hall of Fame? Here are 5 candidates
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards holding two-for-one sale? — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • As he traced the transactions that built the Cardinals to rule the National League Central for a decade, executive John Mozeliak referenced Monday the trades they made for Mark McGwire and later Scott Rolen and Jim Edmonds and “those players who ended up signing.”
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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.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals removing seats to create new place to hang out — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • Regardless of whether the front office makes a move this week at the winter meetings or not, there will be something different about right field at Busch Stadium. — This offseason …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards notebook: ‘Mo’ touts Gregerson; Reyes in relief? — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • The Cardinals expect to formally announce the signing of Luke Gregerson by Thursday, once the righthanded reliever passes a physical set for Tuesday. — Gregerson agreed to a two-year …
Fox Sports:
Who's on deck for baseball's next big deal? Red Sox, Cubs? — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) No matter how much their fans imagined Giancarlo Stanton bashing balls over the Green Monster, the Boston Red Sox never came close to getting the NL MVP. — But does anyone really expect the Red Sox …
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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.
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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.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Winter meetings journal: Rays closer Alex Colome drawing interest — LAKE BUENA VISTA The Rays made a small deal Monday in acquiring INF Joey Wendle from Oakland while continuing to discuss bigger ones that seem likely to eventually lead to the trade of closer Alex Colome and then others.
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets talked Matt Harvey trade, with ex-top prospect floated — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Matt Harvey's name has surfaced in several Mets trade discussions recently, but team officials still expect the beleaguered right-hander to remain with the club. — On Monday, the Rangers were among …
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USA Today:
MLB winter meetings rumor roundup: Matt Harvey for Jurickson Profar?
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets talking to Rangers, Orioles about Matt Harvey
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Associated Press:
MLB umpire Dale Scott retires rather than risk more concussions — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As a big league umpire, Dale Scott saw maybe 1 million pitches from the field. His final call, it turned out, was the easiest of all. — Rather than risk yet another concussion, Scott has decided to retire at 58.
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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.
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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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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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels Notes: Six-man rotation could prompt search for defensive flexibility — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — While the Angels are still debating whether to use a six-man rotation to accommodate Shohei Ohtani in 2018, they are also preparing for the ripple effect that could have on their position player roster.
Tampa Bay Times:
Live from Disney: Winter meetings update, day 2 — The Rays have talked about a lot of things but not done much so far at the winter meetings, but that could change today.They have offers on the table for closer Alex Colome, and some of the intereste
Jerry McDonald / Mercury News:
Raiders' Jack Del Rio: “We've got to man up.” — Head coach says the only approach is focusing energy and determination on next game — ALAMEDA — Jack Del Rio wasn't in the mood to dress up a pig. — The Raiders coach saw the same thing everyone else saw in a 26-15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs …
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