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1:20 PM ET, January 11, 2018

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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 …
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
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.
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.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
ESPN:
Sources: Jay Bruce returning to Mets on 3-year, $39M contract  —  Free agent outfielder Jay Bruce has reached agreement on a three-year, $39 million contract with the New York Mets, two baseball sources told ESPN on Wednesday.  —  The 30-year-old Bruce, who was dealt to the Cleveland Indians …
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Robert Murray / FanRag Sports:
Murray |  Agent Jason Wood being investigated for allegedly filming clients  —  Baseball agent Jason Wood is being investigated by the player's union for allegedly filming numerous clients while they were using his shower, seven sources tell FanRag Sports.  —  Three sources say that Wood …
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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 …
Discussion: FOX2now.com
Evan Grossman / New York Daily News:
MLB agent Jason Wood under investigation, fired for allegedly filming clients while they showered: report
Associated Press:
Andrew Benintendi's agent fired by agency after allegedly filming clients in shower
Discussion: NBCSports.com
ESPN:
MLB agent Jason Wood fired; reportedly filmed clients showering
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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
Discussion: Union-News and Minor League Ball
ESPN:
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 …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Darvish still considering Rangers, but is it just wishful thinking?  —  News, not particularly big news, was made Tuesday by the Texas Rangers, who avoided arbitration with outfielder Ryan Rua on a one-year deal with $870,000.  —  They also signed catcher Mike Ohlman to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs manager Joe Maddon shifts gears from recruiting free agents to boosting current players  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Manager Joe Maddon has stopped his recruitment of prospective Cubs players since last month, leaving the finishing touches to the front office.
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
In turn to past, Bears expected to hire Chris Tabor as special teams coordinator  —  A former Dave Toub protege is returning to the Bears to run the special-teams operation for new coach Matt Nagy.  —  The Bears are expected to hire Chris Tabor, the Browns' special-teams coordinator …
Barry Jackson / miamiherald:
The $1.2 Billion question: Can Jeter's plan succeed?  Here's one scenario where it could  —  Final story in a five-part series on the new Marlins owners and their plans.  —  So how could this work?  —  How could this Marlins ownership's business model, with highly ambitious attendance …
Discussion: Fish Stripes
 
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Indians agree on 1-year deal worth $10,575,000 with closer Cody Allen
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Associated Press:
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
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NBC Sports / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Braves release Adonis Garcia, allowing him to sign with Korean team
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers reveal game times for 2018 schedule
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Ex-Red Hoover signs minor-league deal with Brewers
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros, Pirates Gaining Momentum Toward Gerrit Cole Swap
Jose de Jesus Ortiz / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals see no dramatic need for help at corner infield spots
ESPN:
Starlin Castro reportedly wants to be traded by Marlins
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports and NESN.com
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
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