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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Complete guide to baseball's winter meetings — The winter meetings are baseball's version of the small-town carnival that pops up over a random weekend in the summer. There is much anticipation as the carnival sets up shop, the whole town eagerly attends, everyone says hello to each …
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Associated Press:
As winter meetings arrive, a look at the top MLB free agents — Paul Goldschmidt and Robinson Cano have already switched teams this offseason, going to the Cardinals and Mets in major trades. — As for Manny Machado and Bryce Harper — the jewels of the free agent market — they're still waiting.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB winter meetings in Vegas: Perfect for the Bryce Harper free agency show — LAS VEGAS — You get off the plane, pick up your bags at McCarron Airport, jump in a cab, and it hits you. — It's not the bright lights of the Strip. — It's those billboards.
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Bryce Harper, Manny Machado set for spotlight as Winter Meetings hit Las Vegas … In the months after the 2015 season, Major League Baseball teams doled out nine-figure free-agent contracts like they were bats and balls, essential items needed to field a team, rather than time bombs …
Daily Record:
Weighing the New York Yankees options in the free agent relievers market — Brian Cashman on the Yankees' need to add pitching — LAS VEGAS - It's been a very cautious free agent market for relievers up to now, as baseball's Winter Meetings begin at Mandalay Bay.
Mark Fischer / New York Daily News:
Manny Machado free agency takes form with Yankees keeping an eye out
Manny Machado free agency takes form with Yankees keeping an eye out
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Pinstripe Alley, The Comeback and Bleacher Nation
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies head to winter meetings needing offense, but will they find it?
Rockies head to winter meetings needing offense, but will they find it?
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Talking Chop
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox and Cubs have long shopping lists as the winter meetings begin — Chicago Tribune — Adding free-agent superstar Bryce Harper wouldn't be enough to shore up all of the holes on the young White Sox roster. — And even a successful trade for left-hander Cole Hamels on July 27 …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
5 questions for the White Sox at the winter meetings — Chicago Tribune — After six consecutive fourth and fifth-place finishes, are the White Sox ready to stand up in the American League Central? — With a deep farm system and a low financial overhead, the Sox are in a position …
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South Side Sox
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Kris Bryant could see Las Vegas buddy Bryce Harper land on the South Side of town — Photos of Kris Bryant, the 2016 National League MVP and the Cubs' second overall pick in the 2013 draft. — Chicago Tribune — Bryce Harper and Kris Bryant can get an up-close and personal view …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
5 questions for the Cubs entering the winter meetings — Chicago Tribune — The departure of three coaches, the uncertainty of manager Joe Maddon's future beyond 2019 and two months without significant roster changes have created consternation among Cubs fans. — The Cubs hope to ease those concerns soon.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
What to watch as the Cincinnati Reds head to the Winter Meetings — LAS VEGAS - Front office executives from all 30 Major League teams and agents representing the long list of free agents arrived in Las Vegas on Sunday for the 2018 edition of the Winter Meetings.
miamiherald:
Chili Davis hired as Mets hitting coach — LAS VEGAS — Chili Davis has been hired as hitting coach of the New York Mets after spending last season in the role with the Chicago Cubs. — Davis was hitting coach for Oakland manager Bob Melvin (2012-14) and Boston manager John Farrell …
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Amazin' Avenue
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Why these winter meetings are as much as about 2020 for Rangers as they are next season — Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc (62) working during the eighth inning as Seattle beats Texas 9 - 7 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, TX, Saturday, April 21, 2018. — MAX FAULKNER
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MLB Trade Rumors
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New York Daily News:
Didi Gregorius ‘confident’ he will return to Yankees his normal-self following Tommy John surgery — There's no telling when Didi Gregorius will return from the always-tricky Tommy John surgery. — That the Yankees shortstop is willing to concede. — “I don't have that information yet …
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Erik Boland / Newsday:
Didi Gregorius says elbow feels ‘really good’ but doesn't know when he'll be back
Didi Gregorius says elbow feels ‘really good’ but doesn't know when he'll be back
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New York Daily News