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Associated Press:
First baseman C.J. Cron acquired by Rays from Angels — PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired first baseman C.J. Cron from the Los Angeles Angels and designated outfielder Corey Dickerson for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. — The 28-year-old Cron …
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Associated Press:
Rays send righty Jake Odorizzi to Twins for prospect — The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi from the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night for minor league infielder Jermaine Palacios, securing some needed depth for their rotation after missing out on several free agents.
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Charlotte Carroll / Sports Illustrated:
Rays Trade Jake Odorizzi to Twins for Jermaine Palacios — The Rays also acquired first baseman C.J. Cron from the Angels on Saturday. — The Rays traded pitcher Jake Odorizzi to the Twins in exchange for minor league infielder Jermaine Palacios, the team announced Saturday.
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Acquire C.J. Cron, Designate Corey Dickerson — The Rays have acquired first baseman C.J. Cron from the Angels for a player to be named later, both teams annonuced. In a surprising corresponding move, Tampa also announced that outfielder Corey Dickerson has been designated for assignment to create roster space.
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Associated Press:
Chris Archer believes Rays could have best rotation in majors
Chris Archer believes Rays could have best rotation in majors
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Mike Chiari / Bleacher Report:
Corey Dickerson DFA'd by Rays After They Acquired C.J. Cron via Trade
Corey Dickerson DFA'd by Rays After They Acquired C.J. Cron via Trade
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Acquire Jake Odorizzi
Twins Acquire Jake Odorizzi
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Are the Orioles a fit for just-designated outfielder Corey Dickerson?
Kevin Acee / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Padres, Eric Hosmer agree to terms — The Padres got their man. — The team and free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer have agreed to a deal, two sources said Saturday night. — Terms were not available, but this will certainly be the largest monetary commitment in Padres history.
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Associated Press:
Reports: Hosmer, Padres agree to 8-year, $144 million deal — Free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer has agreed to an eight-year, $144 million deal with the San Diego Padres, according to published reports Saturday night. — The 28-year-old, two-time Gold Glove winner hit a career-high .318 …
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Padres reportedly agree to sign Eric Hosmer to largest contract in franchise history
Padres reportedly agree to sign Eric Hosmer to largest contract in franchise history
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mickey Callaway maneuvers through his first Mets controversy, explains how group ran into Donald Trump Jr. while shark fishing — PORT ST. LUCIE — Welcome to New York, Mickey. The Mets' new manager is quickly learning that nothing is ever simple in Flushing.
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks: Spring Training 2018 … Despite a high payroll and some serious star talent, the Rangers struggled on their way to a 78-84 record in 2017. Texas will look to their star-laden roster for a turnaround in the upcoming season. — A pair of 24-year-olds make up the right side …
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — LAKELAND, Fla. - James and Jessica McCann always had this week circled on their calendar, the week pitchers and catchers report to Detroit Tigers spring training, but this week carried more meaning than ever before. — Last August, the couple announced they were expecting twins.
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Associated Press:
Indians sign Rajai Davis, who hit big HR for team in 2016 World Series — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Cleveland Indians have signed free agent Rajai Davis to a minor league contract, bringing back the speedy outfielder who hit one of the biggest home runs in team history.
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks: Spring Training 2018 … It was shaping up to be a boring offseason until the Brewers showed up on Jan. 25, single-handedly igniting a stove that had been only lukewarm. — In the same evening, the Brewers acquired free-agent outfielder Lorenzo Cain and traded …
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Center field: Lorenzo Cain wanted the Brewers as much as they wanted him in free agency
Center field: Lorenzo Cain wanted the Brewers as much as they wanted him in free agency
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals notebook: Wacha aims for 200 innings — JUPITER, Fla. • The proof was in the pudding. Cardinals righthander Michael Wacha had his best two starts last season, including his first complete game and shutout, after he was given 11 days' rest.
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Tampa Bay Times:
‘Babe Ruth of Japan’ already talks the talk of an MLB pitcher — TEMPE, Ariz. - Major league pitchers nowadays emerge from the womb, or at the very least arrive at the end of their minor-league apprenticeships, already knowing that the only proper answer to any question pertaining …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Drew Smyly happy to be part of Cubs' plans despite injury — Chicago Tribune — Left-hander Drew Smyly remains grateful the Cubs showed enough interest to sign him to a two-year contract four days after the Mariners elected not to tender him a contract while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
A's center fielder suing White Sox making progress from knee surgery — Athletics center fielder Dustin Fowler has begun doing sliding work at spring training to test his surgically repaired right knee ahead of Oakland's full-squad workouts beginning next week.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Three Cardinals prospects bring the heat — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dakota Hudson throws a bullpen session during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks throws …
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees who have faced Giancarlo Stanton explain what it's like to pitch to him — TAMPA — CC Sabathia didn't believe it. — The Yankees were on the verge of getting Giancarlo Stanton. — At least that's what Dellin Betances texted him, anyway. — “I texted CC the night before and I'm like, 'C, we're about to get Stanton.
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