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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Mets nearly traded for Indians 2B Jason Kipnis — The New York Mets, who signed outfielder Jay Bruce to a three-year, $39 million deal Wednesday night, nearly had a deal worked out with the Cleveland Indians for Jason Kipnis, according to sources. And in fact, there were people on both sides who thought they had a deal.
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Could Frazier join Bruce with Mets? — As the New York Mets reportedly prepare to announce the signing of free agent outfielder Jay Bruce to a 3-year, $39-million deal, Bruce's ex-teammate in Cincinnati, Todd Frazier, told the New York Post, according to reporter Kevin Kernan …
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Toronto Sun:
Mets agree to $39M, three-year deal with free agent Jay Bruce — NEW YORK — Jay Bruce and his proven bat are headed back to the New York Mets. — The free-agent outfielder is set to return to the Big Apple after agreeing to a $39 million, three-year contract, according to two people familiar with the negotiations.
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
How does a 90-win, 2018 AL Central championship Cleveland Indians team sound to you? — CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Indians aren't going to win 100 games this year. One of the reasons why revealed itself Wednesday night when closer Cody Allen avoided arbitration by signing a one-year deal worth $10.575 million …
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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Jay Bruce deal: Patience pays off again for Alderson and Mets — He has taught an actual class, at Cal-Berkeley. Now, from Citi Field, Sandy Alderson teaches a different annual course: — Marketplace Patience 101. — Your 2018 syllabus starts with Jay Bruce.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets To Sign Jay Bruce — 9:15pm: Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reports that Bruce's contract also contains limited no-trade protection (Twitter link). He'll be able to specify five clubs to which he cannot be traded without each consent on an annual basis, according to Davidoff.
Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Red Sox and JD Martinez remain in stalemate — Top free-agent slugger J.D. Martinez and the Boston Red Sox have been engaged in a staredown/stalemate for weeks. And judging by Martinez's commitment to the cause, it may go on quite awhile longer. — Miami acquaintances of Martinez say he is willing to …
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Joe Zedalis / New Jersey Online:
Barnegat's Jason Groome ranked as No. 1 prospect in Red Sox system
Barnegat's Jason Groome ranked as No. 1 prospect in Red Sox system
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Sign Miguel Gonzalez — The White Sox have officially agreed to a one-year deal with free agent righty Miguel Gonzalez, as Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported (via Twitter). He'll receive a $4.75MM salary, the team announced (and as Chris Cotillo of SB Nation tweeted).
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Miguel Gonzalez agrees to one-year deal with White Sox — The Chicago White Sox agreed to a one-year, $4.75 million contract with right-hander Miguel Gonzalez on Thursday. — Outfielder Jacob May was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. — Gonzalez, 33, began last season …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
St. Louis-based baseball agent fired amid allegations he filmed client in shower — A St. Louis-based agent with ties to several baseball players from the area has been dismissed by his agency Wednesday and now faces an investigation from the players' union as a result of allegations …
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Robert Murray / FanRag Sports:
Murray | Agent Jason Wood being investigated for allegedly filming clients
Murray | Agent Jason Wood being investigated for allegedly filming clients
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Evan Grossman / New York Daily News:
MLB agent Jason Wood under investigation, fired for allegedly filming clients while they showered: report
MLB agent Jason Wood under investigation, fired for allegedly filming clients while they showered: report
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Claim Johnny Barbato — The Tigers have claimed righty Johnny Barbato off waivers from the Pirates, the teams announced and Robert Murray of Fan Rag first tweeted. He was designated recently by Pittsburgh when the club claimed fellow righty Shane Carle.
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Gerry Fraley / Dallas Morning News:
After season of career highs with Rangers, can Robinson Chirinos bump up his production even more? — Editor's note: This is part of a series of Rangers player outlooks for the offseason. SportsDay Rangers insider Gerry Fraley breaks down how each player did in 2017 and what to expect going forward.