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Molly Blue / Oregonian:
Jacoby Ellsbury on the move? MLB trade rumors heat up — The New York Yankees are looking to move outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and his gigantic contract this offseason. — The favorite son of Madras, Ore., and former Oregon State standout falls to fifth choice in a crowded Yankees outfield …
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Pirates sign closer Rivero to 4-year deal — PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates' rebuilding process will include closer Felipe Rivero. — The team has signed the left-handed reliever to a four-year contract that runs through the 2021 season. The deal includes club options for 2022 and 2023.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Adrian Gonzalez promises not to be a problem in Mets clubhouse, plans to work with Dominic Smith — Adrian Gonzalez will not be a clubhouse problem with the Mets. The veteran first baseman, who signed a one-year deal with the team, did not deny reports that former Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine …
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Mets finalize 1-year deal with Adrian Gonzalez — NEW YORK — Free agent first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and the New York Mets have finalized a one-year contract for the $545,000 major league minimum. — The 35-year-old batted .242 for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season …
Associated Press:
Twins hire ex-pitcher Jim Kaat as special assistant — MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have hired former starting pitcher Jim Kaat as a special assistant to the organization. — The Twins announced Thursday that the 79-year-old Kaat will be involved in various community and business initiatives …
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Yu Darvish dinner with group of Rangers' staffers, feeds fan frenzy — Free agent Yu Darvish is still untied to a major league team but his Texas Rangers' ties run deep. — The right-hander, who pitched for the Rangers for more than four seasons before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers last season …
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
When do Braves report for 2018 spring training? — The Atlanta Braves will be playing their final spring training at Champion Stadium at Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — Pitchers and catchers report Tuesday, Feb. 13, and will have their first workouts Wednesday, Feb. 14. Full-squad workouts begin Monday, Feb. 19.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia glad with addition of Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees back to ‘being that hated team’ — The Yankees are embracing the hate. — CC Sabathia was still a free agent at the time the Bombers pulled off a blockbuster deal to acquire reigning NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton.
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
B-Lark University: Barry Larkin shapes young stars...until he's ready to manage the Reds — EVERY OFFSEASON, PLAYERS LIKE DEE GORDON AND FRANCISCO LINDOR SEEK OUT THE PRIVATE COACHING OF BARRY LARKIN. TAKE A VISIT TO B-LARK UNIVERSITY. — ORLANDO - It wasn't yet winter break …
James Ham / NBCSports.com:
Kings shut down first-round pick Harry Giles for entire 2017-18 season — SACRAMENTO — The mystery of Harry Giles has been solved. The Sacramento Kings officially made their decision known Thursday morning that they will redshirt the talented rookie out of Duke University, sitting him out the remaining 38 games of the season.
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David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: At White Sox hitters camp, Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert providing plenty of smiles — Chicago Tribune — Chicago's next baseball superstar thought it was funny the other day when he passed White Sox manager Rick Renteria in the hallway at Camelback Ranch.
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Pete Grathoff / Kansas City Star:
Royals sign outfielder who once made obscene gesture to Detroit fans — The Royals added depth to their outfield corps on Wednesday with the signing of Tyler Collins to a minor-league contract. — As part of his deal with the Royals, Collins was invited to spring training, which starts next month in Surprise, Ariz.