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Rotoworld.com:
ST Daily: Rays Go Gomez  —  Follow @djshort and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter.  —  It has been a dizzying few days for the Rays.  Well, for their fans, mostly.  The flurry of moves began on Saturday night when the Rays acquired C.J. Cron from the Angels before designating 2017 All-Star Corey Dickerson …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Rasmus joins Orioles  • Outfielder Colby Rasmus, a former Cardinal, is returning to baseball after walking away last summer.  He signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles and has been invited to big-league camp.  —  Rasmus, 31, was with Tampa Bay in July when the Rays said he was going to “step away from baseball.”
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
After flurry of activity, are Orioles done constructing their 2018 roster?
Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
After abrupt ending to last season, Colby Rasmus looking for fresh start with Orioles
Associated Press:
Steven Souza Jr. filling big shoes in J.D. Martinez's No. 28  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Surprised to be traded, Steven Souza Jr. heads to Arizona for what promises to be a key role on a Diamondbacks team that expects to be good.  —  The 28-year-old outfielder knew the Tampa Bay Rays were making …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and AZ Snake Pit
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees believe Brandon Drury has the potential to be a superstar
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Tampa Bay Times:   Sports Day Tampa Bay podcast: Rays are adding players?
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Russell Wilson to show up at Yankees camp Monday  —  Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be joining the New York Yankees at their spring training camp in Tampa, Florida, on Monday, he said Thursday on his Instagram account.  —  He will be there for six days, leaving March 3 …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Giancarlo Stanton won't hide from expectations - or fanfare - as a New York Yankee  —  TAMPA - Giancarlo Stanton hurriedly walks to his corner locker in the New York Yankees clubhouse.  He stops.  Starts.  Looks for his bat.  Asks if you remember seeing him carrying a bat to his locker.
Discussion: Sporting News and New York Post
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Brian Cashman refers to Yankees as ‘Little Engine that Could’ in comparison to Red Sox
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Remember 2016?  These Cubs could be just as good  —  MESA, Ariz. — Steve Cishek took the mound for his first live batting practice session with his new team earlier this week.  As the reliever stood on the mound against the Chicago Cubs' A-list of hitters — a former MVP (Kris Bryant) …
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Roto Arcade / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Pressing fantasy baseball questions: The 2018 Chicago Cubs
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Better plate discipline could lead to as many as 600 appearances for Javier Baez
Discussion: Sporting News
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers unveil first starting lineup of spring training  —  Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera, designated hitter Victor Martinez and pitching prospect Alex Faedo work on their crafts in spring training in Lakeland, Fla. Video by Anthony Fenech/DFP Wochit
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Shawn Windsor / Detroit Free Press:   Detroit Tigers' prospects give glimpse of future at spring training
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Way-too-early Detroit Tigers' 25-man roster projection
Associated Press:
Rays deal Dickerson to Pirates for Hudson and minor leaguer  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have traded All-Star designated hitter Corey Dickerson to Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Daniel Hudson, minor league infielder Tristan Gray and cash.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Corey Dickerson From Rays  —  1:17pm: The Pirates are sending the Rays $1MM as part of the trade, reports Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic (Twitter link).  In essence, then, they'll spend an additional $1.45MM to turn Hudson into Dickerson, while the Rays will add a reliever to their 'pen …
Discussion: Pirates Breakdown
ESPN:
Rooting for laundry isn't a joke — it's why baseball works  —  It's New Clothes Week.  Andrew McCutchen and Evan Longoria and Giancarlo Stanton, all traded this winter, showed up to spring training for their new clothes.  J.D. Martinez and Eric Hosmer and Yu Darvish, just days …
Discussion: Royals Review
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: MLB wants to break ties — in spring training baseball games  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price said Major League Baseball is moving toward removing tied games from spring training.  MLB chief baseball officer Joe Torre Wednesday met the Reds and told them this:
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John Kiesewetter / WVXU:
Marty Brennaman's 2018 Reds Preview
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Tyler Chatwood hardly a fifth wheel for the Cubs  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Everybody knows the big four of the Cubs' starting rotation: Yu, Q, Kyle and Jon.  —  Meet Tyler Chatwood, the fifth Beatle, the No. 5 starter and not-to-be-forgotten member on a staff that includes three …
Associated Press:
Pirates' Jameson Taillon: ‘Look at life differently’ after cancer fight  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — After a bout with testicular cancer last season, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon says he's a “different person” entering the 2018 season.  —  “I don't think there is any doubt about that …
Associated Press:
Indians, reliever Carlos Torres agree to minor league deal  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Cleveland Indians have agreed to a minor league contract with free-agent reliever Carlos Torres, who could fill a bullpen opening.  —  Torres pitched in 67 games last season for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Geoff Jenkins elected to Brewers Walk of Fame; other honors for Fielder, Dalton, Melvin  —  PHOENIX - Geoff Jenkins, one of the top sluggers in Milwaukee Brewers history, will be inducted into the team's Walk of Fame this year.  —  The Brewers also announced Thursday that another top slugger …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Kevin Acee / Baltimore Sun:
Hosmer's place in order not as important as place on base  —  General Manager A.J. Preller knew in the afterglow of Eric Hosmer signing with the Padres there was someone else giddy at the gift he was given.  —  “I think probably the only person more excited than me today is Andy,” Preller said in reference to manager Andy Green.
Associated Press:
Mariners catcher Mike Zunino grows into major role with team  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Catcher Mike Zunino is looking to build off his best season as a Seattle Mariner.  —  Zunino enters his sixth season after setting several career highs at the plate.  No catcher currently in Mariners spring training …
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves spring training: Team photo day, pitching update, more  —  Thursday was team photo day for the Braves, one day before the spring training opener against the Mets.  Here's righthander Julio Teheran.  Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com.  —  Julio Teheran shows off one of his grips on team photo day Thursday.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gant, newcomer Greene, hot prospect Hicks will follow Flaherty on Friday  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Righthander Jack Flaherty is slated to throw 35 pitches or two innings Friday in the Cardinals' first exhibition game against the Miami Marlins here.  —  Righthander John Gant …
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers notebook: Why you should expect to see even less of Texas' starters in spring games this week  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Though the spring training schedule starts Saturday, Rangers starting position players may be hard to find on the field in the first week of games.
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
What if the Rays actually have a good plan?  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — Going against popular opinion, here's an odd thought to ponder:  —  What if the Rays actually know what they're doing?  —  The deal agreed to Wednesday afternoon with veteran outfielder Carlos Gomez …
 
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