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Associated Press:
Red Sox reach agreement with J.D. Martinez, per source — J.D. Martinez and the Boston Red Sox have, at long last, come to an agreement. — The slow dance between the free agent slugger and the power-deficient team wrapped up Monday when they settled on a $110 million, five-year contract.
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USA Today:
David Price, vilified in Boston, helps lure J.D. Martinez for new chapter — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Maybe now, after all of the conjecture and rumors that Boston Red Sox ace David Price despises the city of Boston, and is counting the days to flee after the season, can finally be put to rest.
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Boston Globe and CBS Boston
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees react to new Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez: 'It'll be a battle all year long'
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
MLB Hot Stove: Red Sox, J.D. Martinez agree to reported five-year, $110M deal
MLB Hot Stove: Red Sox, J.D. Martinez agree to reported five-year, $110M deal
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Royals Farm Report, The Ringer, MLB Trade Rumors, Arizona Sports and AZ Snake Pit
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Red Sox just flexed right back at Yankees, and it's on again
Red Sox just flexed right back at Yankees, and it's on again
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Over the Monster, Dan Shaughnessy Watch, ESPN and baseballmusings.com
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Limiting mound trips without a pitching change OK with Cubs' Chris Gimenez
Limiting mound trips without a pitching change OK with Cubs' Chris Gimenez
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Eric KarabellESPN Senior / ESPN:
DH or not, J.D. Martinez can be a fantasy star in Boston
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Christian Yelich cites Jose Fernandez's death as turning point for Marlins franchise — PHOENIX — Christian Yelich leaves Miami with no hard feelings and one big regret. — Yelich, whose five-year tenure with the Marlins ended last month when he was traded to the Brewers …
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Sporting News, USA Today, Bleacher Report and Associated Press
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Associated Press:
Don Mattingly says Bryce Harper off base to critique Marlins' moves: ‘Take care of your own dugout’ — JUPITER, Fla. — Marlins manager Don Mattingly says Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper should not be critiquing Miami's offseason moves. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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ESPN
USA Today:
Marlins' Don Mattingly to Bryce Harper: Mind your own business — Miami manager Don Mattingly had some choice words for Washington Nationals All-Star Bryce Harper, who questioned the Marlins' offseason moves. — “Take care of your business and we'll take care of ours,” Mattingly told reporters Tuesday morning from Jupiter, Fla..
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Bleacher Report
Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
The Marlins' Don Mattingly tells Bryce Harper to mind your own business. This is why
The Marlins' Don Mattingly tells Bryce Harper to mind your own business. This is why
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MLB Baseball News …, Deadspin, Federal Baseball and USA Today
Associated Press:
Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda hospitalized in Bay Area — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has been hospitalized in the Bay Area. — The San Francisco Giants said Tuesday the 80-year-old Cepeda had been taken to a hospital late Monday. The team had no further details.
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Eric Hosmer ready for leadership role with Padres, will wear No. 30 to honor Yordano Ventura — PEORIA, Ariz. — Eric Hosmer arrived at San Diego Padres camp Tuesday with a new uniform number, a desire to lead and a personal mandate to take the franchise to a place it's never been.
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Eric Hosmer to wear No. 30 with Padres in honor of the late Yordano Ventura
Eric Hosmer to wear No. 30 with Padres in honor of the late Yordano Ventura
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MLB Baseball News … and DRaysBay
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks at spring-training practice
Diamondbacks at spring-training practice
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Royals Review
ESPN:
Josh Donaldson expects to become free agent, not ‘eye to eye’ with Blue Jays on contact talks — Josh Donaldson expects to become a free agent next offseason after shutting down contract talks with the Toronto Blue Jays, saying that the sides do not see “eye to eye” on a long-term deal.
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Bluebird Banter
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Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Atkins optimistic Donaldson will sign with Blue Jays — DUNEDIN — Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins did a little of the old bob and weave when asked about his contract negotiations with Josh Donaldson this week. — Donaldson said on Monday that negotiations for a possible long-term deal …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals will join Marlins wearing hats to honor Florida high school shooting victims — JUPITER, Fla. • The Cardinals will join the Miami Marlins and possibly every other team in the majors by wearing hats to honor the victims of last week's mass shooting at a Florida high school.
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
MLB teams to wear caps honoring Florida shooting victims for spring openers: report
MLB teams to wear caps honoring Florida shooting victims for spring openers: report
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MLB Baseball News … and miamiherald
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Martinez leads Cardinals against themselves, as condensed schedule nears games — JUPITER, Fla. • The schedule is misleading, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny will remind people Tuesday. The abbreviation for the drill is “Live BP” and it stands for “Live Batting Practice.”
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David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Tom Ricketts sets World Series-or-bust tone for Cubs, and everybody's in — Chicago Tribune — Tradition calls for Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts to welcome the team back every spring with a talk that establishes expectations for the upcoming season.
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees' batting practice gives fans a glimpse of the intoxicating excitement Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton will bring — TAMPA — Aaron Judge popped out of the dugout first, and as he made his way toward the batting cage a fan near the field yelled “All Rise,” loud enough to get a head-turn …
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Nick Senzel is the backup plan shortstop — with a caveat — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — It sounds like Nick Senzel is the long-term backup plan at shortstop for the Reds - with a large caveat. — Senzel, the No. 1 prospect with the big league ready bat, has to show he can play short on the big league level.
Associated Press:
Avisail Garcia hoping to improve on All-Star season for White Sox — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Avisail Garcia is trying to pick up where he left off last year. So far, so good. — The Chicago White Sox All-Star right fielder arrived early in camp to deal with his salary arbitration case, which he won.
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South Side Sox
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Associated Press:
Twins finalize deal with reclamation righty Anibal Sanchez — FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Minnesota Twins have finalized their low-risk contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez, securing another experienced candidate for their rotation. — Sanchez signed the one-year, non-guaranteed deal …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Bryce Brentz — The Pirates have acquired outfielder Bryce Brentz from the Red Sox, according to an announcement from the Boston organization. Cash considerations will make up the return. — Brentz, 29, is a former first-round pick who has seen only minimal MLB action in his professional career.
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Bucs Dugout
Arizona Republic:
Next Slide — Shortly after the J.D. Martinez domino fell, the Diamondbacks signed outfielder Jarrod Dyson to a two-year, $7.5 million deal on Monday. — The deal should be announced soon. It was first reported by ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. — Dyson hit .251 with a .324 OBP and stole 28 bases …
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CBSSports.com, NBCSports.com, AZ Snake Pit, Lone Star Ball, MLB Trade Rumors, New York Times, FanRag Sports and MLB Baseball News …
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