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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Brodie Van Wagenen makes first major NY Mets splash with Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz trade — Brodie Van Wagenen on the GM Meetings — Brodie Van Wagenen is starting his tenure as general manager with a blockbuster. — The Mets have agreed to a five-for-two trade with the Mariners …
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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.
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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CBSSports.com, Talking Chop 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.
Jon Tayler / Sports Illustrated:
Mets-Mariners Mega-Deal Sends Seismic Waves Throughout MLB's Landscape — The trade that sent Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz from Seattle to New York will not only be felt by the two team teams involved but the entire league. — The trade between the Mets and Mariners that will send Robinson Cano …
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Amazin' Avenue
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
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
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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
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Bleacher Report and MLB Daily Dish
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets' blockbuster Robinson Cano deal is done pending physicals
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baseballmusings.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.
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CBSSports.com, Sporting News, Bucs Dugout, TSN, The Seattle Times, The Good Phight and Bluebird Banter
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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
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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.
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.
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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Bleacher Report, Amazin' Avenue and MLB Trade Rumors
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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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