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Report: Rays agree to 1-year, $4 million deal with OF Carlos Gomez — The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with outfielder Carlos Gomez, MLB.com reported Wednesday. — Gomez, who turned 32 in December, appeared in 105 games for Texas last season …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks: Spring Training 2018 … For all intents and purposes, Steven Souza Jr. will be taking the place of J.D. Martinez in right field, but, unsurprisingly, the Diamondbacks' new slugger isn't really looking at it that way. — “Sure, if I can hit 29 homers in a half, that would be great,” Souza said.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays trade team MVP Steven Souza Jr. in three-team deal that nets prospects — PORT CHARLOTTE — Evan Longoria traded in December. Jake Odorizzi and Corey Dickerson dumped over the weekend. Then, in a stunning move Tuesday night, 2017 team MVP Steven Souza Jr. shipped to Arizona as part …
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USA Today:
Retreating Rays, Carlos Gomez agree to one-year, $4 million deal — In a week that saw the Tampa Bay Rays sell off most of their valuable assets, the club added a former two-time All-Star to the mix. — Carlos Gomez and the Rays agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Kris Bryant says big changes needed in CBA - and he's ready to fight for them — MESA, Ariz. - Kris Bryant is four seasons from a free agent payday, years removed from the action - or inaction - that occurred this winter, when the market was depressed for superstars and role players alike.
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Astros' top pitching prospect suspended 50 games — Whitley was poised to reach the majors at some point this season, so this puts a bit of a damper on his prospects for 2018. — Author: CBS Sports — The Astros top pitching prospect, Forrest Whitley, has been suspended for violating Minor League drug rules.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Miguel Andujar going about business as usual with Brandon Drury on board — TAMPA, Fla. - Overnight, Miguel Andujar's status as the Yankees' frontrunner at third base changed. — The acquisition of Brandon Drury from the Diamondbacks has moved Andujar into the background …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Martinez will get advance peek at Mets — JUPITER, Fla. _ Staff ace Carlos Martinez, the presumptive opening day starter for the Cardinals in New York on March 29, will get an advance look at the Mets on Saturday when he starts the second exhibition game of the spring at Port St. Lucie, Fla.
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Colby Rasmus returns to baseball, signs with Orioles — SARASOTA, Fla. — Outfielder Colby Rasmus has decided to return to baseball after walking away last summer, and has signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. — Rasmus was in camp Wednesday to finish up his physical.
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles' continued pursuit for lefty outfield bat leading them to Colby Rasmus
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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 …
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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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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Former Braves star Orlando Cepeda in critical condition — Former Braves first baseman Orlando Cepeda is in critical condition in a San Francisco hospital after a cardiac incident. — The San Francisco Giants say the 80-year-old Hall of Famer was taken to a Bay Area hospital late Monday.
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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.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Anthony Rizzo on MLB teams wearing Stoneman Douglas caps on Friday: 'It's awesome' — Chicago Tribune — Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo was pleased to learn that all 30 major-league teams will wear Stoneman Douglas High School baseball caps to honor the 17 people who died in a shooting last week at his alma mater.
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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
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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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Brian Cashman says Red Sox are still the AL East favorites: 'We're not on equal footing' — TAMPA — According to Brian Cashman, the Red Sox are still the team to beat in the AL East. — “They're the AL East champs, so we're not on equal footing,” Cashman said Wednesday. “We were the Wild Card.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Sign Michael Saunders — The Pirates have inked a minor-league deal with outfielder Michael Saunders, per a club announcement. He has been invited to participate in the MLB side of camp. — Saunders, 31, has had something of a roller-coaster career to this point.
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