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3:15 PM ET, February 18, 2018

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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 …
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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.
Associated Press:
MLB: Eric Hosmer, San Diego Padres reach agreement on eight-year deal  —  Free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer has reached preliminary agreement on an eight-year contract with the San Diego Padres, pending a physical, a person with direct knowledge of the deal says.
Keith LawESPN Senior / ESPN:
Law: Why the prospect-packed Padres spent too much on Eric Hosmer  —  The San Diego Padres' decision to sign Eric Hosmer to an eight-year deal — really a five-year deal for $105 million with a three-year player option for another $39 million at the end — is the most inexplicable move of the offseason.
Discussion: Royals Review
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Padres reportedly agree to sign Eric Hosmer to largest contract in franchise history
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.
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
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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 …
Charlotte Carroll / Sports Illustrated:
Rays Trade Jake Odorizzi to Twins for Jermaine Palacios
Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:   Are the Orioles a fit for just-designated outfielder Corey Dickerson?
Mike Chiari / Bleacher Report:
Corey Dickerson DFA'd by Rays After They Acquired C.J. Cron via Trade
Discussion: Talking Chop and DRaysBay
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Acquire Jake Odorizzi
Associated Press:
Chris Archer believes Rays could have best rotation in majors
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers utility man Ronny Rodriguez excited for big league shot  —  Watch Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire observer players perform drills at first base on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 in Lakeland, Fla. Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Ask Ronny Rodriguez …
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Detroit Free Press:   Next Slide  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Forgive Leonys Martin for the smile on his face.
ESPN:
Rangers nix deal with closer Seung Hwan Oh  —  The Texas Rangers have decided not to sign closer Seung Hwan Oh, after an issue arose over his physical exam, according to multiple reports.  —  The Dallas Morning News reported that the Rangers discovered “disconcerting issues” with the right-hander's arm when examining his MRI results.
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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Rangers' reported deal with Seung-Hwan Oh called off due to MRI concerns
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carpenter, whose back is stiff, will work mostly at first base  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Matt Carpenter, programmed to play several positions this spring, will be spending most of his time defensively at first base when the Cardinals start their full-scale workouts on Monday.
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Pirates' Josh Harrison  —  After the Pirates traded franchise cornerstones Andrew McCutchen and Gerrit Cole last month, utilityman Josh Harrison suggested he'd like to play elsewhere if “the team does not expect to contend this year or next.”  The Pirates haven't done anything …
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:   Unraveling the trades Yankees will make now and later
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets GM Sandy Alderson believes Tim Tebow will eventually play in MLB  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Tim Tebow may be coming to Flushing.  —  Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Sunday that he believes the former Jets quarterback and currents Mets outfield prospect will eventually reach the majors.
New York Daily News:
Mets officially sign Jason Vargas to two-year contract  —  The Mets made their deal with Jason Vargas official Sunday morning, announcing their two-year deal with the left-hander.  —  Vargas' deal guarantees the southpaw $16 million over the two years, with a reported $8 million option year for 2020.
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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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Here's why Andrus' early spring arrival is a good thing for Rangers
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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 …
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.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians sign OF Rajai Davis to a minor-league deal
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and CBS Cleveland
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.
 
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