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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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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.
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.
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.
Discussion: 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:
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:
Derek Jeter says sending Giancarlo Stanton to Yankees was simply ‘the best deal’ for the Marlins
Discussion: NESN.com
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton introduced as Yankee, looking forward to ‘winning culture’ after Marlins ‘circus’
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
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports and NESN.com
USA Today:   Giancarlo Stanton rips Marlins organization in farewell Instagram post
ESPN:
The scariest part about Giancarlo Stanton in pinstripes? His fit at Yankee Stadium
ESPN:   Trade grades: Did Yankees ace Giancarlo Stanton deal?
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   After Giancarlo Stanton deal, Yankees now favorites to win World Series
Jake Becker / New York Daily News:   Yankees' 1992 scouting report on Derek Jeter sells for $102,000 at auction
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers approached Nick Castellanos about contract extension  —  ORLANDO — Two offseasons ago, the Detroit Tigers were interested in signing their right fielder to a contract extension.  —  The right fielder was J.D. Martinez, who was coming off a breakout season in 2015.
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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 …
Discussion: 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?
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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.
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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Alex Pavlovic / NBCSports.com:
Cain, Moustakas on Giants' radar? Sabean: ‘My vote would be a no’
Discussion: KNBR-AM and Redleg Nation
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   How would Carlos Santana look in a Texas Rangers uniform?
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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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets talked Matt Harvey trade, with ex-top prospect floated
Discussion: Baseball Essential
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets talking to Rangers, Orioles about Matt Harvey
Discussion: Sporting News, SI.com and Cubs Insider
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 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.”
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.
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 …
Discussion: DRaysBay
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Tampa Bay Times:   Tampa Bay Rays make a small deal, acquire INF Joey Wendle
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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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
Discussion: 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
 
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Kimberley A. Martin / Washington Post:
'It's just devastating': Josh Norman vents about Chargers loss, his role in Redskins' defense
Discussion: NESN.com and ProFootballTalk
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
New White Sox ambassador A.J. Pierzynski wants to broadcast a game with Hawk Harrelson
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers bringing former local prep star back home
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Associated Press:
Brewers manager reiterates Jimmy Nelson won't throw until spring training
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Bryce Harper to Cubs? Not if Dave Martinez has anything to say about it
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's might move Jed Lowrie this winter after recently picking up infielder's option
ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani choosing Angels says a lot about the power of Major League Baseball — and Mike Trout
 

 
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