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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
ST. LOUIS • When the Cardinals traded Magnerius Sierra, some worried about losing the weapon that he was - this throwback speedster, as if he was draped in an 80s baby blue V-neck Cards uniform. — But there is another base stealer on the horizon, one who could make a Sierra-like splash on the Cards at some point in 2018.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals Winter Warm-Up: Traveling path from good to great — St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak greets pitcher Alex Reyes during St. Louis Cardinals Winter Warm-Up on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency in St. Louis. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas learned value of quick outs in Japan — The return to the majors from Japan, where the league's schedule has a built-in day off each week, will mean less time away from the ballpark for new Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas. But the change in culture could be something more at the ballpark.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards catcher Carson Kelly aims for more power, consistency — Young Cardinals catcher Carson Kelly is only 23 but, presumably, could be the starting catcher for several major league teams. Just not this one. — To that end, Kelly, who backs up eight-time All-Star Yadier Molina, has remained in St. Louis this off-season.
Kurt Voigt / Associated Press:
St. Louis Cardinals not ruling out more free agent signings
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees, after passing on Gerrit Cole, now have real chance at getting Yu Darvish for ‘reasonable price’ — So the Yankees didn't get Gerrit Cole, who was traded to the Astros Saturday, but the package the Pirates received was underwhelming enough to make me think Brian Cashman has a bigger deal in mind.
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The Good Phight, Bleacher Nation, Lone Star Ball and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Justin Verlander / ESPN:
Pirates RHP Gerrit Cole traded to Astros in 5-player deal — The World Series champion Houston Astros have boosted their rotation with another big arm, acquiring Gerrit Cole from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a five-player trade. — The deal was announced Saturday.
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Pinstripe Alley
Nicholas Parco / New York Daily News:
Pirates trade Yankees' target Gerrit Cole to Astros: report
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FanGraphs Baseball and Bucs Dugout
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Meet Detroit Tigers' Al Avila, Ron Gardenhire at Detroit Baseball Dinner — A sure sign that spring is near, the Detroit Baseball Dinner, is right around the corner. — And this year's edition — at a new location with an even more affordable price —offers Detroit Tigers fans …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Designate Shane Carle, Engelb Vielma — The Pirates have designated right-hander Shane Carle and shortstop Engelb Vielma for assignment, as per a team announcement. The moves will create roster space for the newly-acquired players from yesterday's Gerrit Cole trade.
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Bucs Dugout and baseballmusings.com
ESPN:
Mets bringing on Adrian Gonzalez, sources say — Adrian Gonzalez has agreed to a deal with the New York Mets pending a physical, according to ESPN and other multiple reports. — It's the second significant move for New York this week. The team brought back free-agent outfielder Jay Bruce …
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Sporting News and baseballmusings.com
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs likely to start own media network after 2019 season — Chicago Tribune — Move over, YES Network? — “It's a great time to be us,” Crane Kenney said Saturday regarding the possibility the Cubs could start their own media network after their contracts with NBC Sports Chicago, ABC-7 and WGN-9 expire after the 2019 season.
Gerry Fraley / Dallas Morning News:
Through injuries and off-the-field issues, Matt Bush still has his aim set for starting role — IRVING — Matt Bush will not be deterred. He remains determined to make a remarkable career change, going from the Rangers' bullpen to the rotation. — “My mind-set, my motivation …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Warm-up Day 2: New father Lyons relished ‘bullpen mentality’ — ST. LOUIS • When forced into a new and pressure-packed situation for the first time, Cardinals lefty Tyler Lyons was, admittedly, unsure how he would respond, whether he would rise
