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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.
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Ashley Varela / NBCSports.com:
Report: Mets have discussed potential trade for Corey Kluber — Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Mets have had discussions with the Indians about a possible trade for right-hander Corey Kluber. It's not yet clear how far those talks have progressed, though they're far from the only club …
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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.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Win-now Mets? Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz blockbuster a gamble to celebrate
Win-now Mets? Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz blockbuster a gamble to celebrate
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Indianapolis Star
ESPN:
Reports: Mariners, Mets finish off seven-player blockbuster trade
Reports: Mariners, Mets finish off seven-player blockbuster trade
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Faith and Fear in Flushing and Let's Go Tribe
Bob Raissman / New York Daily News:
How will Mets broadcasters react to Robinson Cano's reputation for not hustling?
Khadrice Rollins / Sports Illustrated:
Report: Mariners to Trade Second Baseman Robinson Cano, Closer Edwin Diaz to Mets
Report: Mariners to Trade Second Baseman Robinson Cano, Closer Edwin Diaz to Mets
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Bleacher Report and MLB Daily Dish
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets' blockbuster Robinson Cano deal is done pending physicals
Mets' blockbuster Robinson Cano deal is done pending physicals
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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 …
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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.
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.
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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 …
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
Indians made calculated financial decision by trading catcher Yan Gomes to Nationals
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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.
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 …
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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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
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