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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.”
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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. …
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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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. — ORLANDO, Fla. - In late September, Cincinnati Reds general manager Dick Williams was given a bit of information that would wind up consuming the next few months of his life. In a meeting in the GM suite at Great American Ball Park …
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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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals To Acquire Marcell Ozuna — 1:54pm: There are three other prospects in the deal, Nightengale tweets, in addition to Alcantara. It's likely the trade will be announced tomorrow, per the report. — 1:12: Young righty Sandy Alcantara is going to Miami in the deal, Jon Heyman of Fan Rag tweets.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals sound hopeful about prospects for deal — • After spending most of the past few weeks waiting and wondering about the decision of a single slugger, the Cardinals made enough “forward progress” toward a trade Tuesday that members of the front office publicly shared a word they reserve for only rare occasions.
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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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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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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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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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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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Rockies re-sign Jake McGee — The Colorado Rockies continue to fortify their bullpen, agreeing to re-sign left-handed reliever Jake McGee, according to multiple reports Wednesday. — The deal is pending a physical. — EDITOR'S PICKS — Sources told ESPN's Buster Olney …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers waiting for dominoes to fall for Ian Kinsler trade — ORLANDO, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers continued to creep closer towards an Ian Kinsler trade on Tuesday at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings but as of evening time, a deal was not imminent.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Yankees, Rangers reportedly interested in Tigers ace Michael Fulmer
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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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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” …
ESPN:
Mets agree to two-year deal with Anthony Swarzak — The New York Mets agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract with reliever Anthony Swarzak, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports. — EDITOR'S PICKS — The MLB winter meetings are going strong in Orlando, and rumors are swirling across baseball.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards notebook: Dejong visits meetings, talking chemistry — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • What brought Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong to the winter meetings Tuesday wasn't his team-best 25 homers or his second-place finish in the National League Rookie of the Year voting but measures of a different kind.
