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Kevin Kiermaier on Rays' recent moves: ‘I am 100 percent frustrated and very upset’ — Kevin Kiermaier sounded off on the Tampa Bay Rays' recent roster moves, saying he is “100 percent frustrated and very upset” by the team's decisions to part ways with All-Star outfielder Corey Dickerson and veteran pitcher Jake Odorizzi.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Kevin Kiermaier sounds off on Rays' weekend moves: ‘I am 100 percent frustrated and very upset’ — Standout CF Kevin Kiermaier made very clear Monday what he thought of the Rays' weekend decisions to part ways with veteran OF/DH Corey Dickerson and RHP Jake Odorizzi:
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Former Ray Evan Longoria gives thumbs-down to team's Dickerson decision
Former Ray Evan Longoria gives thumbs-down to team's Dickerson decision
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
For Dodgers and Indians, spring training is about turning the page from postseason heartache — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The morning after the Cleveland Indians fell to the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series, general manager Mike Chernoff's fatherly duties took …
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees GM Brian Cashman: ‘I need another ring’ — TAMPA, Fla. — The ring's the thing. — “Find a way to win the next one,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on Monday morning, as his club's first full-squad workout began. “I need another ring.”
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Back to business for Cubs, Tom Ricketts; Anthony Rizzo returns to camp — Chicago Tribune — Monday marks the first full-squad workout for the Chicago Cubs, but there will be two significant developments. — First, Chairman Tom Ricketts is scheduled to address the team prior to the workout.
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Billy Hamilton unfazed by trade speculation — GOODYEAR, Ariz. - This past winter was not the first time that Billy Hamilton ever has heard his named included in trade speculation. But it certainly was the most often he's heard it. The Cincinnati Reds center fielder …
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto on 2018 season: ‘Something needs to start changing’
Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto on 2018 season: ‘Something needs to start changing’
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Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Eric Hosmer fallout: Padres reportedly getting trade calls on Hunter Renfroe — There's now a crowded outfield in San Diego — The recent signing of Eric Hosmer by the Padres pushed Wil Myers to the outfield. That, in turn, has left San Diego with an overcrowded outfield situation …
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Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: 'I'm just here to play baseball' — The Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers reported for the first day on the Spring Training season at Publix Field at Joker Merchant Stadium in Lakeland FL. Wednesday February 14, 2018. Kirthmon F. Dozier Detroit Free Press Wochit
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USA Today:
MLB: No pitch clock in 2018, but mound visits, warm-up times limited — Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association reached agreement on pace-of-play initiatives that will not include a pitch clock, ending a year of tension since Commissioner Rob Manfred indicated a strong preference to cut down average time of games.
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ESPN:
Veteran reliever Peter Moylan agrees to deal to return to Braves — The Atlanta Braves have reached a deal with veteran reliever Peter Moylan, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. — Moylan, 39, tied for the American League lead with 79 appearances last season for the Kansas City Royals and had a 3.49 ERA in 59 1/3 innings.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ben Zobrist feels good about his health, Cubs' chances — Chicago Tribune — Even Ben Zobrist can't say how many at-bats he'll wind up with this year, but the 36-year-old is sure of one thing: The Cubs' 2016 World Series hangover is over. — “I can tell you this,” Zobrist said Sunday.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon knows managing Cubs playing time won't be easy
Rich CiminiESPN / ESPN:
Jets poised to reboot at QB, with Kirk Cousins their focal point — With free agency approaching (March 14), we're analyzing each position on the New York Jets' roster and examining possible upgrades: — Position: Quarterback — 2018 cap hits of top returnees: — Pending free agents: Josh McCown
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Why some think center field prospect Estevan Florial could be next great Yankee and team isn't looking to deal him — TAMPA — Even though he's still early in his development, many baseball people already foresee Estevan Florial as the next great Yankee, a toolsy 20-year-old center fielder with 30-30 potential.
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets to play first Grapefruit League Friday against Miami — Report dates during spring training have become less important during the years as players have often arrived to camp early. Most of the Mets' position players were already here in Port St. Lucie, Fla. before they officially had to report this past Saturday.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Flaherty to start Cards' exhibition opener — JUPITER, Fla. • Jack Flaherty, one of the Cardinals' top pitching prospects, started the final game of the regular season last year. This year, he will start the first exhibition game on Friday here against the Miami Marlins.
USA Today:
Chris Tillman, Orioles agree to reunite on a one-year deal — SportsPulse: The Houston Astros looked primed to repeat as World Series champs. Recent history suggests otherwise. USA TODAY Sports — CONNECT — The Baltimore Orioles' efforts to construct a pitching rotation …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Beltre believes Rangers should add top free agents — SURPRISE, ARIZ. — Adrian Beltre said believes that the Texas Rangers' roster is good enough to compete in 2018, but the third baseman said on his first day of spring training that he would like to see general manager Jon Daniels continue to add to the roster.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Motte is back; his old number (30) awaits — JUPITER, Fla. • The first time Jason Motte was in a Cardinals big-league clubhouse was in 2005 when he was dressing next to outfielder So Taguchi, who had just been signed by the club. Motte was a minor-league catcher summoned to big-league camp …