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Red Sox re-sign Mitch Moreland to 2-year deal — The Boston Red Sox re-signed first baseman Mitch Moreland to a two-year contract, the team announced Monday. — Terms were not disclosed, but a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick that Moreland will make $13 million, plus an additional $1 million in incentives.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Re-Sign Mitch Moreland — The Red Sox announced today that they've re-signed first baseman Mitch Moreland to a two-year deal that runs through the 2019 season. Moreland, a client of BASH Baseball, will receive a guaranteed $13MM, tweets ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.
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Christian Yelich unhappy with Marlins moves, wants to talk — Outfielder Christian Yelich is “unhappy” over the Miami Marlins' player exodus this offseason, sources told ESPN, but he wants to give the team's front office a chance to explain its rebuilding plan before he assesses his future with the franchise.
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Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto requests to be traded — Miami Marlins starting catcher J.T. Realmuto has requested to be traded, a source confirmed to ESPN. — The Marlins, under new ownership since October, have traded National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton, two-time All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon …
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Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
The MLBPA has a big problem to address as Dodgers, Yankees, Marlins dump salary
The MLBPA has a big problem to address as Dodgers, Yankees, Marlins dump salary
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The Ringer
Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Hot Stove: There's nothing simple about a Manny Machado trade for the Cardinals — The Cardinals have been linked for a while to the Baltimore star — The Cardinals are in need of an offseason capstone. Most notably, they've already swung a deal for outfielder Marcell Ozuna …
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
If Orioles say goodbye to Machado, do they have to find a way to keep Schoop long term?
If Orioles say goodbye to Machado, do they have to find a way to keep Schoop long term?
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SI.com:
Sources: Jerry Richardson, Panthers Have Made Multiple Confidential Payouts for Workplace Misconduct, Including Sexual Harassment and Use of a Racial Slur — SI has learned that at least four former Panthers employees have received ‘significant’ monetary settlements due to inappropriate workplace comments …
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ESPN:
John Skipper resigns as ESPN president, George Bodenheimer takes over as acting chairman — John Skipper resigned as president of ESPN and co-chairman of the Disney Media Networks on Monday. — George Bodenheimer, ESPN's president from 1998 to 2011 and its executive chairman until May 2014 …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Looking back on Detroit Tigers big-money pursuit of J.D. Martinez — Given the current downward direction of the Detroit Tigers' payroll, sometimes it's hard to remember at this time two years ago, the team was in the midst of a free agent binge totaling over $250 million.
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Sign Jordan Lyles, Designate Travis Wood — 8:10pm: Lyles will earn $1MM in guaranteed money from the deal, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports (via Twitter), with Heyman adding that the deal breaks down as $750K in salary and $250K as a buyout for the 2019 option.
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University of Wisconsin:
Wisconsin to retire Frank Kaminsky's jersey on Feb. 15 — Kaminsky's No. 44 to hang in Kohl Center rafters — MADISON, Wis. - February 15 will be officially named “Frank Kaminsky Night” in Madison. The 2015 consensus National Player of the Year will be in attendance …
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Kevin Casas / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers spread holiday cheer at Cook Children's hospital, eye new season — With just 58 days left until pitchers and catcher report to Surprise, Arizona, members of the Texas Rangers gathered Monday at Cook Children's Medical Center for an annual gift-giving and appearance for patients and parents.
Connor Hughes / New York Jets Fan Blog:
Jets' Jamal Adams comes to Todd Bowles' defense: 'He's the best head coach there is' — NEW ORLEANS — The Jets are a better team than many expected, but that doesn't mean they're good. — Through 15 weeks, the Jets sit 5-9. Sunday's 31-19 loss to the Saints officially eliminated …
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies target on-base percentage with Carlos Santana, Freddy Galvis transactions — No team in baseball has won fewer games since the start of the 2012 season than the Phillies (427). There are myriad reasons that a team went from five consecutive division titles to six straight seasons of irrelevancy.