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3:05 PM ET, December 4, 2018

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ESPN:
Jeff Wilpon: Mets wanted to ‘block’ rival Phillies from All-Star closer Edwin Diaz  —  New York Mets executive Jeff Wilpon said the team aggressively pushed to acquire Edwin Diaz in part to “block” the rival Philadelphia Phillies from trading for the All-Star closer.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Mariners' rebuild painful to watch, but it didn't have to be  —  It has been 17 years since it was the most prestigious home on the block, but with the wear and tear, it needed an upgrade to fix the flaws.  —  Still, no one told the Seattle Mariners they had to douse it with gasoline …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Win-now Mets in need of more moves following Robinson Cano trade  —  Brodie Van Wagenen has our attention.  —  Whether or not you like the deal that brings Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to Flushing, the Mets new GM has shaken things up.  He has gone into this offseason with a new, aggressive approach.
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.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Daily Record:
Five questions as NY Mets welcome Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz  —  The Mets area already one of the big movers of the offseason with the team acquiring Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz from Seattle in exchange for five players.  —  This is a win-now move that should help the Mets' playoff chances next season …
ESPN:   Trade sending Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz to Mets now official
Associated Press:   Mariners set sights on 2021 by dealing Cano, Diaz and Segura
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Jay Bruce speaks after Mets trade, with Van Wagenen praise
Discussion: SNY
New York Post:
Mets complete Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz blockbuster trade
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
New York Daily News:
Robinson Cano will wear familiar number with Mets as blockbuster turns official
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
World Series champ Red Sox accept invitation to White House  —  The Boston Red Sox have accepted an invitation to the White House to celebrate their World Series championship.  —  Team President Sam Kennedy says the ballclub is working out a date with the White House.
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Bill Plaschke / The Charlotte Observer:
Dodgers make the right move by giving manager Dave Roberts a new contract  —  The roster changes daily.  The lineup changes nightly.  The bullpen reorganizes.  The rotation rotates.  —  Throughout the last three Los Angeles Dodgers seasons, amid the constant rearranging of a clubhouse …
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Why Kelvin Herrera will be of some interest to Red Sox  —  On the surface, it seems like an easy equation.  —  The Red Sox need a closer and that is exactly what Kelvin Herrera represents when healthy.  Add in the fact that Dave Dombrowski tried trading for the 28-year-old …
Associated Press:
Absent Nathan Eovaldi gets biggest cheers at Red Sox video premiere
Discussion: NBCSports.com
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
What's next for David Ortiz? The slugger explains his role with the Red Sox
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Extend Dave Roberts
Chicago Tribune:
Dodgers enter Bryce Harper sweepstakes — and that's a game-changer  —  The Washington Post  —  For a solid month now, the pursuit of free agent outfielder Bryce Harper, centered mainly around a trio of east coast franchises — in Washington, Philadelphia and the Bronx …
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Scooby Axson / Sports Illustrated:   MLB Trade Rumors: Dodgers Meet With Bryce Harper
New York Daily News:
Bryce Harper free agency rumors soar after high-profile concert
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
ESPN:
Young players have officially taken over major league baseball  —  This summer, when we asked major league veterans to talk about getting old, only one of them — Adam Jones, father of two sons — brought up Lightning McQueen.  —  Aging is not so much the body breaking down, Jones theorized …
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Inside the Phils' pursuit of Segura; is Haniger the next to go?  ; Mets not finished yet; more notes  —  Imagine closer Edwin Díaz providing the difference down the stretch as the Mets edge the Phillies for the 2019 NL East title.  —  Far-fetched?  Perhaps, at least as both teams are presently constituted.
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
What Jean Segura trade says about Phillies' pursuit of Manny Machado
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners send Jean Segura, Juan Nicasio and James Pazos to the Phillies in a five-player trade
ESPN:
Reports: Phillies near deal for Mariners All-Star Jean Segura
Discussion: NBCSports.com
Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Former Cleveland Indians 1B Carlos Santana reportedly traded to Seattle Mariners
Discussion: The Good Phight
Joey Kaufman / Orange County Register:
USC reportedly to hire Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator  —  Former Texas Tech head coach will allegedly take over for Tee Martin, one of three assistants recently dismissed by Trojans head coach Clay Helton  —  Former Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury will be USC's next offensive coordinator …
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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