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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
9 players Detroit Tigers could select in Rule 5 draft — ORLANDO, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers have a spot open on the 40-man roster and have the first pick in Thursday's Rule 5 draft. — General manager Al Avila acknowledged there's not a great history of success with the first overall pick …
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Ron Gardenhire optimistic for Detroit Tigers in 2018; Vegas is not
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Ron Gardenhire explains why he hasn't called any Detroit Tigers players
Ron Gardenhire explains why he hasn't called any Detroit Tigers players
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Yankees could make offer Tigers can't refuse for Michael Fulmer
Yankees could make offer Tigers can't refuse for Michael Fulmer
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
J.D. Martinez to sit down with Red Sox, other suitors at meetings
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
Detroit Tigers waiting for dominoes to fall for Ian Kinsler trade
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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 — 5:05pm: The Marlins will also receive pitching prospects Zac Gallen and Daniel Castano, per Spencer (Twitter link). Gallen, a 22-year-old righty, ranks as the Cardinals' 13th-best prospect at MLB.com. The outlet did not rank Castano among the Cardinals' top 30 prospects, on the other hand.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Cardinals acquire Marcell Ozuna from Marlins, whose salary dump continues
Cardinals acquire Marcell Ozuna from Marlins, whose salary dump continues
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Christian Yelich In Wake Of Reported Ozuna Deal
Latest On Christian Yelich In Wake Of Reported Ozuna Deal
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals sound hopeful about prospects for deal
Cardinals sound hopeful about prospects for deal
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UPI:
Washington Nationals: Bryce Harper may be in line for extension — The agent for superstar Bryce Harper said he met with the Washington Nationals last month to discuss a potential long-term contract extension. — The 25-year-old Harper, entering his final season of arbitration eligibility …
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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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USA Today:
MLB winter meetings rumor roundup: Rockies spend big on 'pen, will retain Greg Holland
MLB winter meetings rumor roundup: Rockies spend big on 'pen, will retain Greg Holland
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Scott Boras Says He Has Held Extension Talks On Bryce Harper With Nationals
Scott Boras Says He Has Held Extension Talks On Bryce Harper With Nationals
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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
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Michael Pineda signs two-year deal with Twins after four seasons with Yankees
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees trade Chase Headley, Bryan Mitchell to Padres for outfielder Jabari Blash
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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New York Daily News:
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.
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
What did the Reds show Shohei Ohtani? They showed us.
What did the Reds show Shohei Ohtani? They showed us.
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
The Cincinnati Reds are casting a wide net in their pitching search — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Cincinnati Reds are casting a wide net in their search for pitching that can stabilize their staff while at the same time not impede the development of younger pitchers the organization hopes will carry it in 2018.
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Bryan Price: There's just one rotation spot up for grabs
Bryan Price: There's just one rotation spot up for grabs
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs have been busy at winter meetings, but what else should they do? — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Chicago Cubs are ready to add more to their pitching staff at the winter meetings this week, as they've already reached agreements with starter Tyler Chatwood and reliever Brandon Morrow this offseason.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs gradually stockpiling pitching
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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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
There are a lot of moving parts for a potential Greinke-to-Rangers deal — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — Don't look now, but it appears the Texas Rangers have some money to spend or at least want to see how far they can stretch the remaining millions in their 2018 budget.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies still have high hopes for Maikel Franco — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gabe Kapler flew to the Dominican Republic last month for a tour of the Phillies academy near the island's southeastern coastline. Before heading home, Kapler watched Maikel Franco take batting practice …
ESPN:
RHP reliever Joe Smith joining Astros, report says — The Houston Astros have agreed to a two-year contract with free agent right-handed reliever Joe Smith, pending a physical, MLB.com reported Wednesday. — The 33-year-old Smith was 3- with a 3.33 ERA in 59 appearances combined this season …
ESPN:
Report: Mariners, RHP Juan Nicasio agree to 2-year contract — The Seattle Mariners have agreed to a two-year deal with right-handed reliever Juan Nicasio, according to The Athletic. The deal is pending a physical. — Nicasio, 31, finished the season with the Cardinals after joining …