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Associated Press:
World Series MVP Steve Pearce: Boston ‘the place that I wanted to be’ — BOSTON — World Series MVP Steve Pearce says it was a “no-brainer” to return to the Red Sox for another year. — “This was the place that I wanted to be,” he said on a conference call Monday, three days after agreeing …
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Steve Pearce: Re-signing with Red Sox ‘a very easy decision’ — For both the Red Sox and Steve Pearce it was a perfect fit. — After agreeing to his one-year, $6.25 million deal Friday, the first baseman explained where he was coming from in re-upping with the Red Sox while participating in a conference call Monday afternoon.
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MLB Baseball News … and NESN.com
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Latest on where Red Sox stand with Dustin Pedroia — There still seems to be some mystery when it comes to Dustin Pedroia's injured knee. — After being examined recently in Phoenix, the second baseman does have a schedule for his offseason progression leading into the 2019 season.
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NESN.com
Mike Rosenstein / New Jersey Online:
MLB rumors: Yankees not chasing Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi?
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NBCSports.com, Federal Baseball and CBSSports.com
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Bryce, Manny, Corbin and more? What a Yankees spending spree could bring — It's been a miserable, wretched nine seasons in the Bronx. No World Series titles for the New York Yankees. No World Series appearances. The Yankees haven't finished in first place since 2012.
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New Jersey Online and Let's Go Tribe
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Bill Baer / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yankees acquire James Paxton from Mariners — Yankees announced that the club has acquired starter — James Paxton from the Mariners in exchange for three prospects: pitcher — Justus Sheffield, outfielder Dom Thompson-Williams, and pitcher Erik Swanson.
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball and Pinstripe Alley
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Former Cleveland Indians Omar Vizquel, Travis Hafner, Manny Ramirez on Hall of Fame ballot for 2019 — Former Cleveland Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel, designated hitter Travis Hafner and slugger Manny Ramirez on Hall of Fame ballot for 2019. — CLEVELAND — Could slugger Jim Thome …
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South Side Sox
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
40-man roster deadline: There's 1 spot free for the Cubs, while White Sox have 5 — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs' decision to protect infielder David Bote last November didn't get much attention, but it turned out to be one of their best moves of the offseason.
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Halos Heaven
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Lynn Henning / Detroit News:
Tigers add Franklin Perez to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 draft
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers hope to be sellers this winter. Here's who they may trade
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Bless You Boys
Kevin Kernan / New York Post:
Noah Syndergaard trade talk proves Mets' approach all wrong — The first step for the Mets to succeed in 2019 is to have a clear, concise direction and message. Know who you are as a team and what identity you are establishing. — That is Job No. 1. — It's not that hard, Mets. You make it hard.
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Bleacher Report and The Athletic
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Katherine Acquavella / CBSSports.com:
Noah Syndergaard reportedly receiving significant trade interest, but Mets say the cost would be steep
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Bleacher Report, Halos Heaven, The Sports Daily, Pinstripe Alley and CBS New York
Associated Press:
Griffin Conine, son of Mr. Marlin, tests positive for banned stimulant — NEW YORK — Toronto outfielder Griffin Conine, a son of former major league outfielder Jeff Conine, has been suspended for the first 50 games of next season under the minor league drug program for a positive test for the banned stimulant ritalinic acid.
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter
Jon Tayler / Sports Illustrated:
MLB Free-Agent Matchmaker: One Player Each American League Team Should Sign — Free agency is all about playing matchmaker, as players, agents and teams all try to woo each other and form a more perfect union. Each squad, though, goes into the winter with a select list of targets …
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MLB Baseball News …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Acquire Chih-Wei Hu From Rays — The Indians announced that they've acquired right-hander Chih-Wei Hu from the Rays in exchange for minor league infielder Gionti Turner. The 25-year-old Hu brings Cleveland's 40-man roster count to 36 players, while the deal gives the Rays organization …
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Minor League Ball, DRaysBay, The Sports Daily and MLB Baseball News …
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Speedy Braves prospect Didder motivated by those before him — SCOTTSDALE, ARI. Braves prospect Ray-Patrick Didder enjoyed playing baseball growing up. It was a hobby more than an aspiration. Athletically gifted, signing with a major league team still wasn't at the forefront of Didder's mind.
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers hire hitting coach Andy Haines , pitching coach Chris Hook and bullpen coach Steve Karsay — The Milwaukee Brewers filled the three openings in their coaching staff Monday, naming Andy Haines hitting coach, Chris Hook pitching coach and Steve Karsay bullpen coach.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Brew Crew Ball
Arthur Weinstein / Sporting News:
Braves prospect injured during home run trot after championship-winning hit — Braxton Davidson's walk-off homer won the Arizona Fall League for the Peoria Javelinas, but he somehow injured himself rounding the bases. — Getty Images — Braves prospect Braxton Davidson went from celebration …
Discussion:
Purple Row, Baseball America, MLB Baseball News … and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves prospect injured after walk-off homer
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Bleacher Nation and The Good Phight
