Top News:
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.
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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 …
Discussion:
CBSSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:
Same old Mets as Robinson Cano-Edwin Diaz trade is problematic for these reasons — For a guy who was hired to bring innovative, outside the box thinking to their front office, Brodie Van Wagenen's first big deal as the Mets GM looks an awful lot like business as usual.
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.
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.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Win-now Mets? Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz blockbuster a gamble to celebrate — Shoot, there goes the New York Mets' chances for being on the cover of Baseball America. — Oh no, the Mets' farm system is about to be trashed by national publications and websites evaluating the organization's prospects.
Discussion:
Indianapolis Star
ESPN:
Reports: Mariners, Mets finish off seven-player blockbuster trade — A blockbuster trade that gained momentum throughout the week has been completed, as the Seattle Mariners have agreed to deal All-Star closer Edwin Diaz and veteran second baseman Robinson Cano to the New York Mets, according to multiple reports.
Discussion:
Faith and Fear in Flushing and Let's Go Tribe
Khadrice Rollins / Sports Illustrated:
Report: Mariners to Trade Second Baseman Robinson Cano, Closer Edwin Diaz to Mets
Discussion:
Bleacher Report and MLB Daily Dish
New York Daily News:
Mets eyeing Corey Kluber in possible massive trade with Indians: report
Discussion:
Sporting News, Over the Monster, CBSSports.com and Bleacher Report
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets' blockbuster Robinson Cano deal is done pending physicals
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com
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
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
Meet Edwin Diaz, the Mets new closer following massive trade with Mariners
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners, Mets Agree To Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz Blockbuster
Discussion:
Lookout Landing and SBNation.com
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies, Mariners In Agreement On Trade Involving Jean Segura, Carlos Santana, J.P. Crawford — 11:16pm: Segura “and possibly one other player” are going to the Phillies in exchange for a trade package including Santana and Crawford, the Seattle Times' Ryan Divish reports.
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, Sporting News, Bucs Dugout and TSN
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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 …
Jim Salisbury / NBCSports.com:
Phillies trade rumors: Phillies aim for Manny Machado and Jean Segura in the same infield
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley, Phillies Nation and MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Indians All-Star shortstop Lindor voted team's Man of Year — CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor has been chosen the club's Man of the Year by the Cleveland chapter of the Baseball Writers of America. — Lindor led the Indians to their third straight AL Central championship …
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
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
RedsXtra: New era rests on coaches getting more out of the current players — The media hangs out in the Green Room where players and coaches gather to kill time before autograph and photo sessions. — Let's just say there weren't a lot of familiar faces around this year - other than the club's alumni.
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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 …
Discussion:
Federal Baseball
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Mark Fischer / New York Daily News:
‘Where will Bryce Harper sign?’ is the one question Nats hear over and over
Discussion:
Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
Oklahoma to play Alabama in College Football Playoffs — Rose Bowl matchup set; two-loss Georgia left out of final four — Faced with a tricky choice, the College Football Playoff selection committee fell back on some simple criteria: One loss is better than two. Winning a conference championship is better than not.
Discussion:
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
