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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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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:
Mariners set sights on 2021 by dealing Cano, Diaz and Segura — SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners fans have waited longer than any supporters in North America for a return to the postseason. — General manager Jerry Dipoto is asking Seattle to wait a little bit more.
New York Post:
Mets complete Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz blockbuster trade … Robinson Cano is coming back to New York, and he's bringing a closer with him. — The former Yankees second baseman was traded to the Mets on Monday, coming over from the Mariners with reliever Edwin Diaz in exchange for Jay Bruce …
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SNY and baseballmusings.com
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
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
Discussion:
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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U.S.S. Mariner, Halos Heaven, MLB Baseball News …, Red Reporter and Lookout Landing
Larry Stone / The Charlotte Observer:
Dark days are ahead for Mariners, but rebuild is right decision
Dark days are ahead for Mariners, but rebuild is right decision
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MLB Baseball News …
Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:
Same old Mets as Robinson Cano-Edwin Diaz trade is problematic for these reasons
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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Associated Press:
Absent Nathan Eovaldi gets biggest cheers at Red Sox video premiere — BOSTON — Free agent Nathan Eovaldi was the star of the Red Sox 2018 World Series highlight video, and he didn't even have to attend the red carpet premiere. — The erstwhile starter, who pitched six innings in relief …
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MLB Baseball News …
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
What's next for David Ortiz? The slugger explains his role with the Red Sox
What's next for David Ortiz? The slugger explains his role with the Red Sox
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MLB Baseball News … and NESN.com
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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Phillies Nation, NBCSports.com and Bluebird Banter
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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
Seibu Lions To Post Yusei Kikuchi Tomorrow
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball, Bucs Dugout, MLB Baseball News … 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.
Associated Press:
New LA Angels manager Brad Ausmus finalizes coaching staff — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus has finalized his first coaching staff, including a hitting coach and a pitching coach in their first major-league seasons in their jobs. — Angels general manager Billy Eppler announced the staff Monday.
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.
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MLB Trade Rumors and MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Longtime White Sox trainer Herm Schneider transitions to emeritus role: ‘It was the right time’ — Chicago Tribune — Most of Herm Schneider's life has been consumed with being on time and in the right spot. As a result, he was able to prolong the careers of Bo Jackson …
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South Side Sox
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Indians made calculated financial decision by trading catcher Yan Gomes to Nationals — Gomes' volatility was probably too much for Cleveland to bank on — The Cleveland Indians are in an unusual spot. They've won the American League Central three seasons in a row …
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Halos Heaven
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