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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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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.”
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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 …
ESPN:
Trade grades: Did Cardinals hit a home run in Marlins' latest salary dump? — The deal: The St. Louis Cardinals acquire OF Marcell Ozuna from the Miami Marlins for RHP Sandy Alcantara, OF Magneuris Sierra, RHP Zac Gallen and LHP Daniel Castano. — Why St. Louis made the deal …
USA Today:
MLB winter meetings rumor roundup: Rockies spend big on 'pen, will retain Greg Holland
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
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
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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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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals sound hopeful about prospects for deal
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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 explains why he hasn't called any Detroit Tigers players
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Ron Gardenhire optimistic for Detroit Tigers in 2018; Vegas is not
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Yankees could make offer Tigers can't refuse for Michael Fulmer
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers waiting for dominoes to fall for Ian Kinsler trade
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cardinals' improvement, Mike Montgomery's aspirations present challenges to Cubs — Cubs President Theo Epstein discusses pitcher Mike Montgomery's role and the Cardinals' offseason moves. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Cubs President Theo Epstein …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs have been busy at winter meetings, but what else should they do?
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Brian Cashman: Yankees still have some needs to address — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — So here's where the Yankees stand in free agency as the Winter Meetings come to a close, courtesy of pilot Brian Cashman: — “Right now, we're circling the airport, and we're waiting for clearance on the runway.
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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:
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
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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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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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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals are seeking to unload payroll this offseason. Here are the numbers — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — Under different circumstances, in a past decade, the Royals' decision to shed payroll this winter would likely be viewed with skepticism and derision.
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 …
