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New York Daily News:
Robinson Cano will wear familiar number with Mets as blockbuster turns official — Robinson Cano will don a familiar number in his return to the Big Apple. — The centerpiece of the Mets blockbuster, made official on Monday, will wear No. 24 with his new team just as he did with the Yankees.
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Larry Stone / The Charlotte Observer:
Dark days are ahead for Mariners, but rebuild is right decision — Two things about the impending trade of Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to the Mets, on top of all the other foundation-ripping moves the Mariners have made and the inevitable ones still to come: — 1. Dark, desolate times are ahead, no way to sugarcoat it.
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Brodie Van Wagenen makes first major NY Mets splash with Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz trade
Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:
Same old Mets as Robinson Cano-Edwin Diaz trade is problematic for these reasons
Jon Tayler / Sports Illustrated:
Mets-Mariners Mega-Deal Sends Seismic Waves Throughout MLB's Landscape
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MLB Baseball News …, Amazin' Avenue and The Ringer
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies, Mariners In Agreement On Trade Involving Jean Segura, Carlos Santana, J.P. Crawford
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Sporting News, TSN, Bucs Dugout, Beyond the Box Score, Bluebird Banter and The Good Phight
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
MLB rumors: Mariners could move Kyle Seager using similar framework to Cano-Diaz trade
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MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and MLB Trade Rumors
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Win-now Mets? Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz blockbuster a gamble to celebrate
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MLB Baseball News …
Keith Law / ESPN:
Even if Mets contend with Cano and Diaz, dealing Kelenic could haunt them
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Faith and Fear in Flushing and Let's Go Tribe
ESPN:
Reports: Phillies near deal for Mariners All-Star Jean Segura — The Philadelphia Phillies are nearing a deal to acquire All-Star infielder Jean Segura from the Seattle Mariners, according to multiple reports. — The deal would involve multiple players, and Segura will need to waive …
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Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Former Cleveland Indians 1B Carlos Santana reportedly traded to Seattle Mariners — According to multiple reports, pending a physical, Carlos Santana will be sent from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Seattle Mariners. — Last offseason, Carlos Santana left the Cleveland Indians to sign a 3-year …
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The Good Phight
Buster Olney / ESPN:
What Jerry Dipoto has left to do as the Mariners rebuild
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Lookout Landing, Lone Star Ball and MLB Daily Dish
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
So you want to add an ace? Top targets and red flags — The best thing about the offseason: Every move feels big at the time, gets the juices flowing if it's your team that made the move, and makes you start dreaming of April. Then sometimes your $126 million free agent makes eight starts and wins one game.
Associated Press:
Japanese star lefty Yusei Kikuchi available to MLB teams on Tuesday — NEW YORK — Star Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will be available to major league teams starting Tuesday, with the New York Yankees expected to be among those interested. — The 27-year-old Seibu Lions ace …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Seibu Lions To Post Yusei Kikuchi Tomorrow
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Lone Star Ball
New York Daily News:
Bryce Harper free agency rumors soar after high-profile concert — Nelly wants Bryce Harper to ride with him to St. Louis. — The rapper took Harper backstage at a Las Vegas concert over the weekend and begged the high-profile free agent to sign with the Cardinals.
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Are Cleveland Indians' pitchers in good hands with catchers Roberto Perez and Eric Haase after trade of Yan Gomes? — CLEVELAND, Ohio - Roberto Perez likely found out Friday night that Yan Gomes had been traded to Washington. It was a deal that made him the No. 1 catcher for the Indians.
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Indians made calculated financial decision by trading catcher Yan Gomes to Nationals
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Halos Heaven
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Extend Dave Roberts — The Dodgers announced that they've reached an agreement with manager Dave Roberts on a contract extension that runs through the 2022 season. Los Angeles had previously exercised Roberts' option for the 2019 season, but he'll now be under contract for an additional three guaranteed season.
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MLB Baseball News … and True Blue LA
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals' new Memphis manager played a sneaky, important role in Pujols legend — ST. LOUIS • Within that 2000 season that hinted at the arrival of a generational talent within the Cardinals organization and ended with a dramatic flourish at Class AAA Memphis, there was a wrinkle in Albert Pujols' advance through the minors.
Brian Cashman / Daily Record:
New York Yankees seem willing to bet on slugger Gary Sanchez — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is continuing to bet on Gary Sanchez's upside as a player, so don't wager on his slugging catcher being included in any big trades this winter. — “I have been asked about Gary Sanchez.
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Pinstripe Alley
Zachary D. Rymer / Bleacher Report:
Astros Are Dream Fit for Paul Goldschmidt, Zack Greinke Blockbuster Trade Combo — The Arizona Diamondbacks reportedly don't want to trade Paul Goldschmidt and Zack Greinke in a package deal, but perhaps they'll listen if the right team comes calling after both superstars. — Houston Astros, that's your cue.
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AZ Snake Pit
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Former Cub Matt Szczur selling his World Series paintings for a good cause — Chicago Tribune — Matt Szczur hasn't played for the Cubs for most of the last two seasons, but he still has an appreciation for the fans. — The outfielder with an artistic flair, who played for the Cubs …
