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Keith Law / ESPN:
Even if Mets contend with Cano and Diaz, dealing Kelenic could haunt them — This had to be Mets fans' worst nightmare: The owners, who seemingly can't stop meddling in baseball operations, would hire someone as GM who'd short-circuit the ongoing rebuilding of the farm system in pursuit of short-term wins.
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Bob Raissman / New York Daily News:
How will Mets broadcasters react to Robinson Cano's reputation for not hustling? — Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling will no doubt comment on the Robinson Cano/Edwin Diaz Mariners-Mets trade that shook the baseball community on Saturday night. — That's to be expected.
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets' blockbuster Robinson Cano deal is done pending physicals … The Mets and Mariners have their deal. — A blockbuster that will bring Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to the Mets for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, prospects Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn and reliever Gerson Bautista …
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New York Daily News:
Mets eyeing Corey Kluber in possible massive trade with Indians: report — Meet the much more aggressive Mets. — The Mets have spoken with the Cleveland Indians regarding a possible deal for ace Corey Kluber, MLB.com reports, as it appears new GM Brodie Van Wagenen isn't wasting …
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Sporting News, Over the Monster, CBSSports.com and Bleacher Report
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets trade for Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz is done — A look at what's next for GM Brodie Van Wagenen — The Mets and Mariners have agreed on the blockbuster trade that will bring closer Edwin Diaz and eight-time all-star Robinson Cano to Flushing, along with cash.
Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
Meet Edwin Diaz, the Mets new closer following massive trade with Mariners — Robinson Cano may be the biggest name in Saturday's blockbuster, but Edwin Diaz is the fire-throwing gem the Mets were really after. — With all the wheeling and dealing newly-minted GM Brodie Van Wagenen …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners, Mets Agree To Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz Blockbuster
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Associated Press:
Nats trying to improve as Harper decision dominates talk — Everywhere Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman goes these days, the same topic arises: What is going to happen with free agent outfielder Bryce Harper? — “As if they think — I guess because I've been here forever …
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Mark Fischer / New York Daily News:
‘Where will Bryce Harper sign?’ is the one question Nats hear over and over — It's the $300 million — perhaps even $400 million — question the Nationals hear over and over again. — ‘Where will Bryce Harper sign?’ — “Obviously, I've got no answers,” manager Ron Martinez said Saturday …
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
What Jerry Dipoto has left to do as the Mariners rebuild — George Springer isn't eligible for free agency for another two years, Carlos Correa three and Alex Bregman four. With the 28-year-old Jose Altuve locked into a long-term deal, the core of the Houston Astros, the best team in the AL West team …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
McCann, Wilson cuts show Tigers focused on bottom line, not leadership — 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
Jim Salisbury / NBCSports.com:
Phillies trade rumors: Phillies aim for Manny Machado and Jean Segura in the same infield — The Phillies could be headed for a complete overhaul of the left side of their infield. — The team is interested in acquiring shortstop Jean Segura from the Seattle Mariners, according to a baseball source.
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Pinstripe Alley, MLB Trade Rumors, Phillies Nation and New York Times
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell says meeting players was ‘best 2 days on the job so far’ — Before the start of Redsfest this weekend, Reds manager David Bell had a chance to meet players in person for the first time and it provided an opportunity to gather nearly all the coaches together.
