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Associated Press:
Robinson Cano returns to New York — as a Met — NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Mets have acquired longtime star second baseman Robinson Cano and major league saves leader Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners in a seven-player trade. — The Mets also are getting $20 million from the rebuilding Mariners in the deal announced Monday.
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Bless You Boys
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New York Post:
Mets complete Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz blockbuster trade
Mets complete Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz blockbuster trade
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baseballmusings.com
New York Daily News:
Robinson Cano will wear familiar number with Mets as blockbuster turns official
Robinson Cano will wear familiar number with Mets as blockbuster turns official
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Amazin' Avenue
Larry Stone / The Charlotte Observer:
Dark days are ahead for Mariners, but rebuild is right decision
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
Mets-Mariners Mega-Deal Sends Seismic Waves Throughout MLB's Landscape
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MLB Baseball News … and Amazin' Avenue
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
MLB rumors: Mariners could move Kyle Seager using similar framework to Cano-Diaz trade
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
Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Edwin Diaz's bone spur condition hasn't been a problem yet
Edwin Diaz's bone spur condition hasn't been a problem yet
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Amazin' Avenue
Keith Law / ESPN:
Even if Mets contend with Cano and Diaz, dealing Kelenic could haunt them
Even if Mets contend with Cano and Diaz, dealing Kelenic could haunt them
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Amazin' Avenue, Faith and Fear in Flushing and Let's Go Tribe
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
What Jean Segura trade says about Phillies' pursuit of Manny Machado — The Mariners-Phillies trade is finally official: The Mariners will send shortstop Jean Segura and relievers Juan Nicasio and James Pazos to the Phillies for first baseman Carlos Santana and shortstop J.P. Crawford.
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MLB Baseball News …
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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 …
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners send Jean Segura, Juan Nicasio and James Pazos to the Phillies in a five-player trade — The Mariners reportedly agreed to pay $1 million to Segura to waive his full no-trade clause, allowing him to be traded for the fourth time in his career, this time by M's general manager Jerry Dipoto.
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baseballmusings.com and Phillies Nation
Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Former Cleveland Indians 1B Carlos Santana reportedly traded to Seattle Mariners
Former Cleveland Indians 1B Carlos Santana reportedly traded to Seattle Mariners
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The Good Phight
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies, Mariners Announce Trade Involving Jean Segura, Carlos Santana, J.P. Crawford
Phillies, Mariners Announce Trade Involving Jean Segura, Carlos Santana, J.P. Crawford
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MLB Baseball News …, Sporting News, TSN, Phillies Nation, Bucs Dugout, FanGraphs Baseball, Bluebird Banter and The Good Phight
Buster Olney / ESPN:
What Jerry Dipoto has left to do as the Mariners rebuild
What Jerry Dipoto has left to do as the Mariners rebuild
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MLB Baseball News …, Lone Star Ball, Lookout Landing, Red Reporter and MLB Daily Dish
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 — Dec. 3: Major League clubs have been informed that Kikuchi will be available to them beginning tomorrow morning at 8am ET, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post. — Nov. 23: The Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball have announced …
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MLB Baseball News …, Lone Star Ball and Halos Heaven
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.
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.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox's Herm Schneider to become trainer emeritus after 40 seasons with team — Chicago Tribune — Herm Schneider, who supervised the comebacks of Bo Jackson and Robin Ventura from career-threatening injuries during his 40 seasons with the White Sox, will become the team's head athletic trainer emeritus.
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South Side Sox
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
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 …
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
What's next for David Ortiz? The slugger explains his role with the Red Sox — David Ortiz is getting another World Series ring. That's because he is an employee of the Red Sox. — What exactly does he do? Well, that remains somewhat of a mystery. — “Even being at the (championship) …
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NESN.com
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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Associated Press
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Indians made calculated financial decision by trading catcher Yan Gomes to Nationals
Indians made calculated financial decision by trading catcher Yan Gomes to Nationals
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Halos Heaven