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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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Steven Wine / Associated Press:
Giancarlo Stanton didn't want to be part of the Marlins' rebuilding, says Derek Jeter
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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Ryan Fagan / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors: News and notes from baseball's winter meetings — The MLB winter meetings are underway in Orlando. — Instead of making a clever Disney joke, we'll skip straight to the purpose of this article — helping you keep up with the latest MLB trade rumors …
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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.”
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals removing seats to create new place to hang out
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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
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers approached Nick Castellanos about contract extension
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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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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
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Winter meetings journal: Rays closer Alex Colome drawing interest
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
What will Rangers do with Profar this off-season? — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — The mid-afternoon Texas Rangers buzz Monday at the winter meetings, not too long after the Chris Martin news broke, is that the Rangers and New York Mets were discussing a swap involving everyone's favorite trade piece …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets talked Matt Harvey trade, with ex-top prospect floated
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Forget the money: Darvish, Rangers reunion just makes sense
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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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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees targeting Tigers starter Michael Fulmer, Diamondbacks' Patrick Corbin for possible trade: report — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Add a couple more names to the Yankees starter wish list. — In trying to deal for a starter, the Bombers have identified Detroit's Michael Fulmer …
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ESPN:
GM Brian Cashman says he'll continue to be with Yankees — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Brian Cashman confirmed he will return as the general manager of the New York Yankees for the foreseeable future, saying an expected new deal has been agreed upon. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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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USA Today:
MLB winter meetings rumor roundup: Cubs moving on from Jake Arrieta? — 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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres To Acquire Chase Headley, Bryan Mitchell — The Padres have reached agreement with the Yankees on a swap that will bring third baseman Chase Headley back to San Diego along with righty Bryan Mitchell, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post (via Twitter).
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Arizona Republic:
Somewhat likely candidates for a Diamondbacks trade — CF A.J. Pollock and LHP Patrick Corbin — Both players are getting expensive, with projected arbitration salaries north of $8 million, and both are one year away from free agency. Neither would necessarily be easy to replace.
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.
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 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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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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