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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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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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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.
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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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Jay Bruce deal: Patience pays off again for Alderson and Mets
Jay Bruce deal: Patience pays off again for Alderson and Mets
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers reach deal with James McCann, look to sign four others — The Detroit Tigers have a long-standing tradition of not letting their arbitration-eligible players get to that stage. — For the past 16 years since general manager Al Avila joined the organization …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers claim Johnny Barbato off waivers from Pittsburgh Pirates — The Detroit Tigers' offseason of low-risk, high-upside acquisitions continued on Thursday when they claimed right-handed reliever Johnny Barbato off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
These Rangers could be off-season extension targets for Daniels — To go over the list of free agents the Texas Rangers have said they are not going to sign this off-season is probably unnecessary. — Anyone who was projected to make more than $10 million a year apparently is off limits for the Rangers.
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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.
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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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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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals sign Grichuk to one-year deal, continue talks with Ozuna, other arb players — ST. LOUIS • On the eve of the deadline to exchange salary figures with arbitration-eligible players and possibly close talks until the hearings, the Cardinals agreed to a one-year deal …
Associated Press:
OF Jake Marisnick agrees to 1-year deal with Astros — 0HOUSTON — Outfielder Jake Marisnick has avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $1.9 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros. — Marisnick's deal includes award bonuses and is up from the $1.1 million he made 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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