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Rotoworld.com:
Lowdown: Trading Thor? — Follow @djshort and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. — Despite back-to-back losing seasons, the Mets think they can contend next season. And with the quality of the top of their starting rotation, it's understandable why they think there's a path.
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Mike Rosenstein / New Jersey Online:
MLB trade rumors: Yankees-Mets Noah Syndergaard deal ‘not expected’ — It's unclear right now if new Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen is interested in trading dynamic right-hander Noah Syndergaard. — But if he does, MLB.com reports Van Wagenen will not be hurting for suitors.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Black Friday shopping tips for the Mets and new GM Brodie Van Wagenen — Stuffed with turkey and the pumpkin pie long gone, it's time to start Black Friday bargain hunting. — While today is the day to get the best deals on TVs, computers, clothes and maybe even a new car …
Mike Rosenstein / New Jersey Online:
MLB rumors: Yankees face new suitor for Nathan Eovaldi, Patrick Corbin, J.A. Happ, Dallas Keuchel — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman began to overhaul his starting rotation on Monday, when he traded for Seattle Mariners left-hander James Paxton. — But Cashman wants at least one more arm for the rotation.
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Associated Press:
Canadian scientist names beetle after former Blue Jays star Jose Bautista — OTTAWA, Ontario — Jose Bautista has a new namesake buzzing around. — Entomologist Bob Anderson of the Canadian Museum of Nature has dubbed a newly discovered species of beetle Sicoderus bautistai after the former Toronto Blue Jays star.
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Jesse Dougherty / Chicago Tribune:
What does the Nationals' outeld look like without Bryce Harper? Good and cheap. — The Washington Post — It may be hard to imagine the Washington Nationals without Bryce Harper, without his power and presence in the middle of the lineup, without the edge, and relevancy …
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Miami Marlins must deal J.T. Realmuto before it's too late
Miami Marlins must deal J.T. Realmuto before it's too late
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MLB Trade Rumors
Daily Record:
Before Yankees would consider Manny Machado deal, Hal Steinbrenner needs a meeting — Manny Machado's selective hustling is a concern for Hal Steinbrenner, though the Yankees managing general partner remains open to the possibility of signing the superstar free agent shortstop.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bill Mitchell / Baseball America:
Top MLB Prospects At The 2018 Arizona Fall League — Even before the rosters for the Arizona Fall League teams were released in late August, there was already a buzz about the quality of the prospects that would be coming to the southwest desert in the fall.
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Talking Chop
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Trade/Free Agent Rumors: Segura, Diaz, Greinke, Happ — The Phillies are expected to be one of the offseason's busiest teams, and thus it's no surprise they're heavily featured in this latest roundup of hot stove news from MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi. Some highlights...
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Associated Press:
Yankees acquire OF Tim Locastro from Dodgers for minor leaguer — NEW YORK — Outfielder Tim Locastro was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league right-hander Drew Finley and $75,000. — The 26-year-old Locastro made his big league debut with the Dodgers in 2017 …
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True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Shohei Ohtani says right elbow surgery was ‘necessary,’ reflects on rookie year — TOKYO — Shohei Ohtani says it didn't take him long to realize he was competing at a much higher level during his first season in Major League Baseball. — Ohtani returned to Japan and held a news conference Thursday …
Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
Thanksgiving Day 2018: One reason why all 30 MLB teams should be thankful this year — Some teams have more to be thankful for than others — For my money, Thanksgiving is the best holiday on the calendar. Great food with friends and family? And great leftovers? Can't beat it.
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Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Reds closer Iglesias agrees to $24,125,000, 3-year deal — CINCINNATI (AP) — Reds closer Raisel Iglesias agreed Wednesday to a three-year contract guaranteeing $24,125,000, a deal that avoided arbitration. — Iglesias reached a $27 million, seven-year agreement in 2014 that allowed …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Raisel Iglesias signs 3-year, $24M contract with Cincinnati Reds, could enter new role
Raisel Iglesias signs 3-year, $24M contract with Cincinnati Reds, could enter new role
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