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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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Bob Raissman / New York Daily News:
Manny Machado already the talk of the town as Gasbags hustle to paint possible Yankees target as a bad dude — In a recent interview on ESPN-98.7's “The Michael Kay Show,” Brian Cashman said: “To try him (Manny Machado) in public is something I don't want to participate in.”
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Mark Fischer / Baltimore Sun:
Manny Machado-Yankees free agency debate makes way to Joe Girardi
Manny Machado-Yankees free agency debate makes way to Joe Girardi
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Mets' end game in a possible Syndergaard trade; Orioles' skipper search; Rangers' rotation questions — If the Mets trade right-hander Noah Syndergaard, it will not be for a package of high-end prospects. Or at least, that will not be the end game. — The Mets, intent on improving …
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Katherine Acquavella / CBSSports.com:
Noah Syndergaard reportedly receiving significant trade interest, but Mets say the cost would be steep — The Mets need a “lopsided” deal if they're going to deal the righty — New York Mets' star right-hander Noah Syndergaard is reportedly receiving significant trade interest this offseason …
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CBS New York and MLB Trade Rumors
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Orioles reportedly likely to hire ‘veteran manager’; here are 10 candidates for the job
Orioles reportedly likely to hire ‘veteran manager’; here are 10 candidates for the job
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SBNation.com and Camden Chat
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nathan Eovaldi Drawing Widespread Interest — Free-agent starter Nathan Eovaldi has drawn considerable interest on the open market, according to the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo, who writes that the Brewers, Phillies, Braves, Angels, White Sox, Blue Jays and Giants join the previously reported Red Sox …
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Mike Rosenstein / New Jersey Online:
MLB rumors: Yankees not chasing Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi?
MLB rumors: Yankees not chasing Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi?
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves prospect injured after walk-off homer — Braves prospect Braxton Davidson blasted a walk-off homer in the 10th inning of the Arizona Fall League championship game Saturday, clinching the title for Peoria. — However, as he approached home plate, the former first-round pick appeared to be injured.
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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 …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers hope to be sellers this winter. Here's who they may trade — Taking a look at what the Tigers' starting lineup and pitching rotation could look like to open the 2019 season. Video by Anthony Fenech and Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press. — CONNECT
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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.
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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Buster Olney / ESPN:
How the Phillies can be smart spending stupid amounts of money — The Thanksgiving turkeys aren't in the oven yet and we already possess the most evergreen quote of baseball's winter, courtesy of Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton. No matter what happens with the team over the next year …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
How Phillies' offseason spending can avoid being ‘a little bit stupid’
How Phillies' offseason spending can avoid being ‘a little bit stupid’
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen / Orange County Register:
UCLA stuns USC to snap three-game rivalry losing streak — PASADENA — USC players spilled onto the field at the Rose Bowl. They inched out from the sideline, past the numbers and close to the hash marks as they waved their arms and bounced up and down in anticipation of the fourth quarter against UCLA on Saturday.
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Associated Press:
Astros get Diaz in a trade with Blue Jays — The Houston Astros have acquired infielder Aledmys Diaz from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league pitcher Trent Thornton. — The trade was announced by both teams Saturday. — The 28-year-old Diaz hit .263 with 26 doubles and a career-high 18 home runs …
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Ashley Varela / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Astros acquire Aledmys Díaz from Blue Jays
Astros acquire Aledmys Díaz from Blue Jays
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