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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies head to winter meetings needing offense, but will they find it? — GM Jeff Bridich says Colorado following “responsible growth plan” — Baseball's annual winter meetings open Monday at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The location invites a bevy of cliches, so we'll get those out of the way quickly.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Here are 5 shortstops Detroit Tigers could target at Winter Meetings — 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 — The Detroit Tigers remain on the hunt for a starting shortstop.
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
As Rangers search for pitching, they must also consider trading likes of Jurickson Profar — Jon Daniels and the Rangers front office head to the baseball's Winter Meetings in Las Vegas Sunday needing pitching. A lot of pitching. — Just don't expect them to leave Las Vegas with any of it.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Buster's Buzz: Never say never on Harper going back to the Nationals — Let the record show that if Bryce Harper never plays another game for the Washington Nationals, his last plate appearance resulted in a double off the Rockies' Chris Rusin, in Harper's 3,306th at-bat for the franchise that drafted him …
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Washington Post, Sporting News, Cubs Insider and NBCSports.com
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Scott Chiusano / Baltimore Sun:
Nationals don't expect Bryce Harper will be coming back to Washington, leaving the door wide open — He's running...away from Washington. — The Nationals appear resigned to the fact that they will not be re-signing superstar Bryce Harper, the highly-touted free agent who is one of two top prizes on the market this winter.
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New York Daily News
Brian Crane / WKYC-TV:
Former Cleveland Indians first baseman and DH Mike Napoli announces his retirement from baseball — The Party at Napoli's is finally over. — Former Indians first basemen and designated hitter Mike Napoli is hanging up his cleats. — Napoli posted a message to his fans on social media Saturday afternoon.
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MLB Trade Rumors, CBS Boston and CBS Dallas
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ESPN:
Mike Napoli, who made three trips to World Series, announces retirement — Veteran Mike Napoli, a popular clubhouse figure who hit 267 home runs and made three World Series trips during his 13-year career, announced his retirement Saturday. — Napoli, who did not play in the majors …
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Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Venezuelan baseball fans mourn death of ex-major leaguers — SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS — BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela (AP) — Dozens of Venezuelans waited in line outside a chapel in the state of Lara on Saturday, hoping to bid farewell to former major league baseball player Luis Valbuena …
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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Four arrested in wake of former Angels infielder Luis Valbuena's death, as baseball mourns
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Halos Heaven and USA Today
Associated Press:
Senate passes bill to honor Indians, White Sox pioneer Larry Doby — The U.S. Senate passed legislation to honor former Indians center-fielder Larry Doby, the American League's first black ballplayer, with the Congressional Gold Medal. — Doby also played for the White Sox and became …
Sarah Langs / ESPN:
How much money could be spent in Vegas on free agents? — With the winter meetings opening Sunday, free-agent contracts figure to be discussed at a dizzying clip, with proposals — and cash — being tossed in every direction. — There have been 39 free-agent contracts signed for at least $100 million …
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Pinstripe Alley
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Miguel Montero goes from catching to repping in new career as player agent — Miguel Montero remembers driving a hard bargain. He knew what it would take to get a deal done. He did not budge until his demands were met. — When Montero essentially negotiated his own contract extension …
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Minor MLB Transactions: 12/8/18 — The game is afoot on the eve of the winter meetings, but more than just headline deals will play a role in shaping the coming season of major league baseball. We'll use this post to track those minor moves from around the league today...
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Let's Go Tribe
Associated Press:
Paul Goldschmidt focused on Cardinals, not 2020 free agency — ST. LOUIS — Now that he is with the St. Louis Cardinals, Paul Goldschmidt is not thinking beyond the 2019 season. — The six-time All-Star was acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks this week and will earn $14.5 million …
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