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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals strike deal to obtain Ozuna — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • That progress the Cardinals felt they had toward a deal with the Marlins has accelerated to finalizing a deal for outfielder Marcell Ozuna, and the two teams are working through the details.
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MLB Trade Rumors, Fish Stripes and Bleacher Nation
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ESPN:
Scott Boras says Marlins have turned into a ‘pawn shop’ — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Scott Boras took a shot at the Miami Marlins' new ownership dynamic Wednesday, telling reporters at the MLB winter meetings that “we've seen one of our major league jewelry stores become a pawn shop.”
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Cardinals acquire Marcell Ozuna from Marlins, whose salary dump continues — The St. Louis Cardinals, rebuffed in their bid to land Giancarlo Stanton, settled for the second-best Miami Marlins outfielder available, acquiring 37-home run man Marcell Ozuna, according to a baseball official with direct knowledge of the deal.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Christian Yelich In Wake Of Reported Ozuna Deal — 1:09pm: To the contrary, Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweets that the Fish aren't interested in dealing Yelich. Others are hearing similarly, though it certainly seems too soon to say that Miami won't end up finding a deal …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Bleacher Nation and McCovey Chronicles
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals To Acquire Marcell Ozuna
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, NESN.com and Baseball Essential
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals sound hopeful about prospects for deal
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos, Bleacher Nation and MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
Twins announce deal for former Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda — The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday that they have signed former Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda to a two-year contract. — Pineda, a free agent, is recovering from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in July 2017 …
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Baseball Prospectus and MLB Daily Dish
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees Winter Meetings: Jacoby Ellsbury, Don Mattingly talks Giancarlo Stanton, and more — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A couple of notes from Wednesday at the Winter Meetings: — JACOBY “EXCITED” — Here's what super agent Scott Boras had to say about client Jacoby Ellsbury.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees trade Chase Headley, Bryan Mitchell to Padres for outfielder Jabari Blash
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Pinstripe Alley
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Ron Gardenhire explains why he hasn't called any Detroit Tigers players — Free Press sports writers Anthony Fenech and George Sipple discuss the recent rumblings at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. Anthony Fenech/George Sipple/Detroit Free Press — ORLANDO, Fla. …
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AZ Snake Pit
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Yankees could make offer Tigers can't refuse for Michael Fulmer — Tigers have a young, cheap ace, presumably a high-priced asset; do Yankees want to pay up? — CONNECT — ORLANDO, Fla. — Al Avila put on his realtor hat on Tuesday afternoon. — The Detroit Tigers general manager was talking about houses.
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
J.D. Martinez to sit down with Red Sox, other suitors at meetings — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — It's J.D. Martinez's turn in the winter meetings spotlight. — One day after Giancarlo Stanton came here for a news conference to announce his trade to the New York Yankees …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Over the Monster, NESN.com and Bleacher Nation
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers waiting for dominoes to fall for Ian Kinsler trade
Discussion:
Halos Heaven
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Yankees, Rangers reportedly interested in Tigers ace Michael Fulmer
Discussion:
Bleacher Report, Baseball Prospectus, MLB Daily Dish and Bless You Boys
Jeff Passan / Yahoo! Sports:
Recent physical shows Angels' Shohei Ohtani has a damaged elbow ligament — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - New Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani has a damaged ulnar collateral ligament, according to a physical obtained by Yahoo Sports, and — underwent a platelet-rich plasma shot in October …
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
What did the Reds show Shohei Ohtani? They showed us.
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Red Reporter, Bleacher Nation, Redleg Nation, NBCSports.com and Jays Journal
USA Today:
MLB winter meetings rumor roundup: Rockies spend big on 'pen, will retain Greg Holland — With significant 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 …
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MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Daily Dish and Bleacher Nation
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Trading Manny Machado a real consideration for Orioles — Orioles manager Buck Showalter talking about Manny Machado's future on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Eduardo A. Encina, Baltimore Sun video) — Orioles beat reporters Eduardo A. Encina …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs gradually stockpiling pitching — Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer discusses signing rehabbing pitcher Drew Smyly and reliever Brandon Morrow. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — As the Cubs seek replacements in their starting rotation to replace John Lackey and Jake Arrieta …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs have been busy at winter meetings, but what else should they do?
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Cubs Insider
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's edging closer to acquiring Stephen Piscotty from St. Louis — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The A's and Cardinals continued discussions about Cardinals outfielder Stephen Piscotty on Wednesday, with multiple sources suggesting a trade might be concluded before the end of the winter meetings.
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MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Daily Dish, Bleacher Nation, East Bay Times and CBS St. Louis
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Analyzing the new-look Phillies bullpen — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — In Pat Neshek and Tommy Hunter, the Phillies have spent $34.25 million this week to fortify what was a decidedly average bullpen in 2017. The relievers ranked 17th in ERA, 16th in innings pitched, 15th in strikeout rate …
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Source: Phillies progressing toward deal with reliever Tommy Hunter
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Amazin' Avenue
New York Daily News:
Mets slugger Michael Conforto still not able to swing a bat, will meet docs soon to assess his progress — Mets slugger Michael Conforto said he is feeling good but hasn't started swinging a bat yet as he works his way back from a freak shoulder injury. — Conforto spoke about his rehab Wednesday …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox keep one eye on pitching for 2017, another on development — White Sox general manager Rick Hahn discusses prospect Luis Robert and the other “Next Sox” in the team's farm system. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — The talented class of “Next Sox” …
Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
MLB Hot Stove: Options for Yankees at 2B and 3B after Castro and Headley trades — The Yankees added Giancarlo Stanton in a blockbuster trade, though they now have openings at second and third — Within the last week, the New York Yankees have swung two notable trades. The first is far more notable than the second.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and The Good Phight
