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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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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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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.”
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 …
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.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees Insider: Starting pitching options include Gerrit Cole, Chris Archer and CC Sabathia
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Derek Jeter says sending Giancarlo Stanton to Yankees was simply ‘the best deal’ for the Marlins
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton introduced as Yankee, looking forward to ‘winning culture’ after Marlins ‘circus’
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Giancarlo Stanton, in Yankee introduction, tells Marlins fans: ‘Maybe watch from afar’
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The scariest part about Giancarlo Stanton in pinstripes? His fit at Yankee Stadium
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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:
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.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Which Detroit Tigers are next for the Baseball Hall of Fame? Here are 5 candidates
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Bless You Boys
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Will Detroit Tigers finally trade Ian Kinsler at MLB Winter Meetings?
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Bless You Boys
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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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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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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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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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 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.
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.
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
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.
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 …
