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1:55 PM ET, February 12, 2018

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Star Tribune:
Rays' Chris Archer is in Twins' sights as spring training approaches  —  The Rays righthander has a club-friendly contract.  —  FORT MYERS, FLA. - After failing to land Yu Darvish with a five-year contract offer, the Twins are looking at several other free-agent pitchers …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Scout on Yu Darvish: Cubs must get him to pitch aggressively  —  Chicago Tribune  —  On perhaps the last tranquil morning at the Cubs' spring training complex, a few support staff members moved luggage and unloaded boxes Sunday while fewer than a dozen fans awaited the arrival of Yu Darvish behind a fence.
Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Where does Jake Arrieta go now?  —  Chicago Cubs were down the road with Yu Darvish, but before they completed a deal, Cubs baseball president Theo Epstein, respectfully, put in one last call to the Cubs' star free agent Jake Arrieta for one last, long-shot chance to see if — if need be …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs agree to terms with pitcher Yu Darvish on six-year, $126 million deal  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The long wait was well worth the pursuit for the Cubs, who agreed to terms Saturday with marquee free-agent pitcher Yu Darvish.  —  A cold, uncertain winter thawed four days before the team's …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Union-News
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Even as spring training begins, baseball's endless offseason lingers  —  Spring training is typically a time for rebirth, unbridled optimism and a conga line of players showing up in the best shape of their lives.  —  This year, the traditional reporting date serves another purpose …
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:   Cubs Reportedly Made Late Call To Arrieta Before Signing Darvish
Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:   Arrieta reportedly turned down big money from Cubs before they signed Darvish
Roch Kubatko / School of Roch:
More on starting pitching and Richard Bleier's refusal to relax
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Reports of Brewers' interest level in Yu Darvish exaggerated
ESPN:
Blue Jays to retire Roy Halladay's number on Opening Day  —  The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that they will retire Roy Halladay's No. 32 on Opening Day, March 29, when they host the New York Yankees.  —  The team will also wear a No. 32 patch on their uniforms this season in honor of Halladay …
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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Blue Jays to retire Roy Halladay's No. 32 on Opening Day  —  Roy Halladay will forever be remembered by the Toronto Blue Jays.  —  The Blue Jays announced on Monday they will retire the late pitcher's number, 32, on Opening Day, March 29, and wear a commemorative No. 32 patch for the 2018 season.
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Gabe Kapler's relationship-building vital for Phillies in spring training  —  Amid the highest hopes they have had since the stars of another era began fading away, the Phillies will report to spring training Tuesday.  The first workout for pitchers and catchers on the four fields …
Associated Press:
Former Cardinals, Dodgers outfielder Wally Moon dies at 87  —  BRYAN, Texas — Former National League Rookie of the Year Wally Moon, who played on three World Series-winning teams with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died.  He was 87.  —  Erin Giese, the funeral director at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan …
Discussion: ESPN
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards prospect Greene digs deep to find answers to problems  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • It wasn't the elevated anxiety on the mound, the touch-and-go command, or even the jostled focus that finally assured Conner Greene something was amiss for him this past season.  A few phone calls with his father did.
ESPN:
Ex-MLB pitcher Esteban Loaiza arrested with more than 20 kilograms of drugs  —  Former major league pitcher Esteban Loaiza is jailed and facing felony drug charges after being arrested in San Diego on Friday, according to online court records.  —  Loaiza is being held on $200,000 bail …
Discussion: NESN.com
Associated Press:
Kidnapped mother of Pirates' Elias Diaz rescued in Venezuela  —  CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan authorities say police have rescued the mother of Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz three days after she was kidnapped.  —  Zulia state Gov. Omar Prieto announced Sunday evening …
 
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