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.”

Cardinals To Acquire Marcell Ozuna  —  4:35pm: Sierra is in the deal, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports on Twitter.  —  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.

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.

Angels say Shohei Ohtani's sprained elbow will be healed by spring  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Los Angeles Angels knew Shohei Ohtani was recovering from a sprained elbow before they agreed to a minor league contract with the Japanese right-hander and outfielder.

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.