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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw have ‘open dialogue’ with his opt-out looming — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has said he isn't thinking about the clause in his contract which allows him to opt out and become a free agent next fall. — It would be unwise for the Dodgers' front office to take such an approach.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
7 things we learned about the MLB's new pace-of-play rules — and walk-up music — Chicago Tribune — You learn something new every day. — Here are some things I learned from Chief Baseball Officer Joe Torre Tuesday during the MLB media day at the Glendale Civic Center. — Deadening dead time
Janie McCAuley / Associated Press:
New MLB rule: Pitching change a must for 7th mound visit by coach or manager — Managers or coaches must make a pitching change if they head to the mound for the seventh time in a game under baseball's new pace of play rules. — Commissioner Rob Manfred and executive Joe Torre explained …
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USA Today:
Cubs offseason report: Rotation formidable with addition of Yu Darvish — The Cubs didn't repeat as World Series champions in 2017 after ending their 108-year title drought the previous season. But they did win a second consecutive National League Central title, reaching the NL Championship Series …
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Stephen Ruiz / Orlando Sentinel:
Players with ties to World Series teams seek fresh starts with Braves
Players with ties to World Series teams seek fresh starts with Braves
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ESPN:
OF Cameron Maybin signs 1-year deal with Marlins — The Miami Marlins announced they have signed outfielder Cameron Maybin to a one-year deal. — EDITOR'S PICKS — Marlins manager Don Mattingly says Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper should not be critiquing Miami's offseason moves.
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Associated Press:
Outfielder Maybin signs 1-year contract with Marlins — JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Outfielder Cameron Maybin has signed a one-year contract with the Miami Marlins, rejoining the team where he played in 2008-10. — Maybin gives the young, rebuilding Marlins much-needed experience …
USA Today:
Marlins sign veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin to a one-year deal — The Miami Marlins addressed their depleted outfield that was drastically altered this offseason. — Cameron Maybin, 30, signed a one-year deal with the Marlins, the club announced Wednesday morning.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees like versatile Brandon Drury for third base job — TAMPA - Brandon Drury has versatility, but it sounds like he's going to start at third base for now, according to a source, at least while the Yankees evaluate how he does at the position this spring. — Drury has played 41 career games at third, making four errors.
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When will Tim Tebow play in the majors? — Is Tim Tebow a major leaguer? According to New York Mets GM Sandy Alderson, the former NFL quarterback is all but bound for the bigs. — “Somebody asked me whether I think he'll be a major league player at some point,” Alderson said Sunday.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals coach Maddux puts the up in upside — JUPITER, Fla. • On his first day back with the first team, former closer Jason Motte got a quick look at a new level the Cardinals want to take their pitchers. Mike Maddux, in his first weeks with his fourth team as pitching coach …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright, Wacha to face Cardinals hitters — JUPITER, Fla. • Most of the Cardinals' prospective starters will throw their first batting practice sessions on Wednesday as the Cardinals get closer to the start of their exhibition schedule on Friday here against Miami.
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Agent Scott Boras stays course, calling free agent system ‘upside-down’ — PEORIA, Ariz. - The San Diego Padres took the unusual step of announcing the terms of Eric Hosmer's new eight-year, $144 million contract, which includes an opt-out clause after the fifth season, and pointed out it's the largest agreement in franchise history.
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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Cesar Hernandez's arrival as elite second baseman for Phillies might not prevent his departure — CLEARWATER, Fla. - Cesar Hernandez conceded that things are a little bit different at this Phillies spring training. For him, it has nothing to do with Jason Kelce's Monday morning speech …
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Associated Press:
Brewers owner Attanasio has eye on ending playoff drought — PHOENIX — Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio says his team has the roster to end the franchise's seven-year postseason drought without having to make another move. — The Brewers exceeded expectations last year after finishing …
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Gary Sanchez swings away with Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge — TAMPA, Fla. - The Show moved to Field 2 on Tuesday afternoon, with fans watching behind a chain link fence as Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge blasted batting practice pitches at Yankees camp. — Oh, and Gary Sanchez was in the hitting group again too.
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Astros' Forrest Whitley, one of MLB's top pitching prospects, suspended 50 games for violating drug policy — Astros pitching prospect Forrest Whitley has been suspended 50 games without pay for violating the minor-league drug policy, the commissioner's office announced Wednesday.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Garcia is emulating Descalso — • When Greg Garcia arrived at his first big-league spring training, one of the established players from the other side of the clubhouse walked over and introduced himself as Daniel. — “Like I didn't know who he was,” Garcia said.