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NL East offseason preview: Will Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto be on the move? — With free agency underway, the offseason is going to pick up steam. What are the big questions facing all 30 teams? Here's a look at the NL East, where a changing of the guard seems to be taking shape.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Bryce Harper turned down $300 million offer from Nationals — CARLSBAD, Calif. — The Washington Nationals' contract offer to All-Star outfielder Bryce Harper was for 10-year, $300 million that he rejected five weeks ago, two persons with direct knowledge of the proposed deal told USA TODAY Sports.
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Yankees considering Bryce Harper at first base? Brian Cashman won't say — CARLSBAD, Calif. — If the Yankees don't have the space for Bryce Harper in the outfield, perhaps they can find room at first base. — Harper's agent, Scott Boras, said on SiriusXM radio that Harper could play first base for whichever team he signs with.
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Wallace Matthews / Baltimore Sun:
Now we'll see if Yankee owner Hal Steinbrenner has some Boss in him, and here's what he can do to prove it — CARLSBAD, Calif. - Hal Steinbrenner's DNA test is coming up, and there is only one way he is going to pass it. — Before the next big-league umpire shouts “Play ball!,” …
Chuck Schilken / Los Angeles Times:
Bryce Harper turned down a 10-year, $300-million offer from the Nationals
Jim Bowden / The Athletic:
The Marlins need to trade J.T. Realmuto. Here are five potential deals that make sense
The Marlins need to trade J.T. Realmuto. Here are five potential deals that make sense
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Sources: Nationals made Bryce Harper ‘aggressive offer’ last month, did not reach agreement
Sources: Nationals made Bryce Harper ‘aggressive offer’ last month, did not reach agreement
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Ankiel's comeback delayed by elbow surgery, but Cardinals plan to have offer waiting — CARLSBAD, Calif. • A comeback attempt with the Cardinals 14 years in the making will have to wait at least a few more months as lefty Rick Ankiel had elbow surgery that, for the moment, will delay his planned returned as a pitcher.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
As GM meetings open, Cardinals watch which way trade winds blow — • With two grand January moves made on the same day late this past offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired the favorite for this year's National League MVP, a cornerstone center fielder, two engines for a division champ …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Expect a shift in ‘mindset’ to increase defensive shifts used by Cardinals — CARLSBAD, Calif. • While the Cardinals canvass the market for possible upgrades at first or third base, the team has already assured there will be one change for their infielders in 2019.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: After knocking off the Cubs in the NL Central, the Brewers are primed for an encore — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs ended their season with a thud, blowing the division to the Brewers and losing in the wild-card game to the Rockies. — President Theo Epstein vowed to fix a …
Jon Tayler / Sports Illustrated:
The Yankees Still Need to Fix Their Pitching Staff Even After Re-Signing CC Sabathia — The Yankees' lack of starting pitching depth was their biggest problem in 2018. What can they do this offseason to fix it? — CC Sabathia's final ride will come in the Bronx.
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Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia and Yankees close to finalizing one-year deal to bring veteran lefty back to Bronx
CC Sabathia and Yankees close to finalizing one-year deal to bring veteran lefty back to Bronx
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Source: CC Sabathia, Yankees agree on 1-year, $8 million contract
Source: CC Sabathia, Yankees agree on 1-year, $8 million contract
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Pete Caldera / USA Today:
CC Sabathia, New York Yankees agree on one-year contract
CC Sabathia, New York Yankees agree on one-year contract
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Andrew Friedman: No secret that Manny Machado didn't always hustle — CARLSBAD, Calif. — Andrew Friedman knew he was getting a player who didn't hustle all the time when he traded for four-time All-Star Manny Machado. Still, Friedman, the Los Angeles Dodgers' president of baseball operations …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos will stay in right field in 2019 — Examining Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos' All-Star credentials. Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press. — CONNECT — CARLSBAD, Calif. — Nicholas Castellanos is the Detroit Tigers' right fielder.
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves want to improve lackluster bench — The Braves consider catcher and corner outfield their offseason priorities, but improving a poor bench is also high on the list. — General manager Alex Anthopoulos acknowledges the bench as a weak point. The Braves constantly shuffled through …
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Anthopoulos talks Braves offseason at GM Meetings
Anthopoulos talks Braves offseason at GM Meetings
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds plan to be ‘proactive’ in free agency with a focus on pitching — CARLSBAD, Calif. - On the first day of business at the annual General Managers Meetings on Tuesday, the contingent of Reds front office staff and manager David Bell met with executives from opposing teams and met with agents.
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves will address bullpen needs - prudently — The Braves won't be dabbling in the high-priced reliever market, meaning dreams of a reunion with Craig Kimbrel are likely just that. — While corner outfield and catcher are the team's stated priorities, the bullpen and bench will also be addressed.
Shams Charania / The Athletic:
Inside Pass: A Jimmy Butler update, a Terry Rozier dilemma in Boston, plus notes from around the NBA — The Jimmy Butler saga has hovered over the NBA ever since his trade request from the Minnesota Timberwolves became public on the eve of training camp, and there doesn't appear …
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Gabriel Baumgaertner / Sports Illustrated:
The Dodgers Were Wise to Keep Dave Roberts as Their Manager. That Should Be Obvious to Everyone. — There wasn't a good argument for the Dodgers to get rid of Dave Roberts, but plenty of fans and critics made them anyway. — He managed teams to the NLCS and Game 7 of the World Series …
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Brodie Van Wagenen looking to help Mets' lineup, bullpen as he works during GM Meetings — Brodie Van Wagenen on the Mets' offseason needs — CARLSBAD, Calif. — The challenging part of Brodie Van Wagenen's new job has begun. — While Van Wagenen has tweaked his coaching staff and front office …
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
6 things we learned from White Sox prospects Luis Robert and Zach Thompson — Chicago Tribune — White Sox prospects Luis Robert and Zach Thompson are making the most of their time in the Arizona Fall League. — Robert struggled in the minor leagues this season while Thompson excelled …