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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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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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals To Acquire Marcell Ozuna — 1:54pm: There are three other prospects in the deal, Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweets. But those are lesser assets and Alcantara is considered the centerpiece of the swap. — 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 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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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.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals sound hopeful about prospects for deal
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Christian Yelich In Wake Of Reported Ozuna Deal
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Ron Gardenhire optimistic for Detroit Tigers in 2018; Vegas is not — ORLANDO, Fla. — Shock the world? — New manager Ron Gardenhire wouldn't go that far Wednesday at the MLB Winter Meetings, but he does have an optimistic outlook on the Detroit Tigers' chances this season.
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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. …
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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
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers waiting for dominoes to fall for Ian Kinsler trade
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Yankees, Rangers reportedly interested in Tigers ace Michael Fulmer
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Scott Boras discussed long-term Bryce Harper deal with Nats — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — When the New York Yankees acquired Giancarlo Stanton on Monday, they seemingly removed themselves from next winter's Bryce Harper sweepstakes. Harper's current team is trying to make it so that there is no sweepstakes.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Scott Boras Says He Has Held Extension Talks On Bryce Harper With Nationals
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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” …
