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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 …
Discussion: Halos Heaven and Houston Chronicle
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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:
Former All-Star Mark Teixeira says free agency can be a nightmare  —  LAS VEGAS — It should be the greatest time of their professional lives.  —  You are wined and dined, courted and flirted, with riches beyond your wildest imagination awaiting.  —  Yet, as much envy Bryce Harper …
George A. King III / New York Post:
Brian Cashman knows the hard road ahead at winter meetings … LAS VEGAS — Brian Cashman arrived at the winter meetings on Sunday with his club looking to upgrade the starting rotation, bullpen and keeping an eye on Manny Machado.  —  Whether the Yankees leave a city that never closes …
Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Braves are targeting Dallas Keuchel
Discussion: Talking Chop
Jim Salisbury / NBCSports.com:
Phillies officials arrive at MLB winter meetings expecting an ‘exhausting week’
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Will Giancarlo Stanton memories keep Yankees from Manny Machado?
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:   Bryce Harper, Manny Machado set for spotlight as Winter Meetings hit Las Vegas
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
The Dodgers could be the biggest wild card in Las Vegas  —  LAS VEGAS — If they were motivated enough — if they were bored enough — the Los Angeles Dodgers could make the types of moves that would rattle the entire industry.  They could pluck from their vaunted minor league system …
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ESPN:
Winter meetings moves for all 30 teams  —  Every big league organization will be at the winter meetings in Las Vegas through the middle of Thursday, and proximity breeds transactions.  The end of the meetings provides an artificial deadline.  There isn't a team in baseball that doesn't have a list of things to do.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
What to watch as the Cincinnati Reds head to the Winter Meetings
Discussion: Red Reporter and Pinstripe Alley
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB winter meetings in Vegas: Perfect for the Bryce Harper free agency show
Discussion: The Athletic and Cubs Insider
Craig Calcaterra / NBCSports.com:   It's time to talk about bringing Major League Baseball to Las Vegas again
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets round out Mickey Callaway's staff ahead of MLB Winter Meetings  —  LAS VEGAS — The Mets have named former Yankee World Series champion Chili Davis as their hitting coach and finalized their major league coaching staff for 2019.  —  They have also added Chuck Hernandez as the bullpen coach …
Discussion: Over the Monster
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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 …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
How trading for Ian Kinsler makes sense for Detroit Tigers  —  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  —  LAS VEGAS — There are no perfect free agents …
Associated Press:
Harold Baines, Lee Smith elected to Baseball Hall of Fame  —  MLB, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs  —  LAS VEGAS — Smooth-swinging Harold Baines and longtime closer Lee Smith were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.  —  “Very shocked,” Baines said on a conference call.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   George Steinbrenner, Lou Piniella both fall short in Hall of Fame bids
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Why Joe Kelly feels pretty good about his situation right now  —  LAS VEGAS — The way things are shaping up, Joe Kelly seems to be scratching where a new breed of front offices itch.  —  In previous offseasons, a 30-year-old reliever who was hitting free agency coming off a season …
Discussion: NESN.com
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Darren Hartwell / NBCSports.com:
Red Sox one of eight teams interested in David Robertson
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Daily Record:
Weighing the New York Yankees options in the free agent relievers market
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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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Column: Kris Bryant could see Las Vegas buddy Bryce Harper land on the South Side of town
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
5 questions for the White Sox at the winter meetings
Discussion: South Side Sox
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   5 questions for the Cubs entering the winter meetings
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Column: Winter (meetings) wonder: The Cubs are watching their wallets while the White Sox suddenly have money to burn
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Hire Jeff Kingston As VP/Assistant GM  —  The Dodgers have hired Jeff Kingston as their new vice president and assistant general manager, as per a club announcement.  Kingston held those same titles with the Mariners before resigning to take the job in Los Angeles.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Jorge Castillo / Kansas City Star:   Dodgers could be a busy player on Vegas scene
Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
APNewsBreak: Sunday night games an hour earlier in 2019  —  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Baseball players may get a little more sleep when traveling after Sunday night games next year.  —  ESPN plans to announce it will move up the starting time of the nationally televised game by one hour …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Will Rangers keep young core players in tact until best pitching prospects blossom?  —  Here's something to chew on while chewing on the Texas Rangers' rebuild:  —  The club likes its core group of position players, many of whom are 26 or younger.  Everyone should know their names by now …
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks hunting for value, not more trades as winter meetings begin  —  LAS VEGAS - With Paul Goldschmidt gone, the assumption for many is that the Diamondbacks have begun an all-out rebuild, and that Zack Greinke, Robbie Ray and others will follow Goldschmidt out the door.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
No place for Blue Jays among MLB winter meetings high rollers  —  LAS VEGAS — Figuratively at least like their brethren in Major League Baseball the Blue Jays will have a seat at the high rollers table for the annual winter meetings swap and sign fest here in Sin City this week.
Discussion: Sportsnet.ca and Bluebird Banter
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
High Rollers?  Cardinals putting their chips on 2019  —  As the Cardinals hung Paul Goldschmidt's No. 46 jersey with care, aware of the clatter his four Silver Slugger awards and .532 slugging percentage will bring nestled in their lineup, visions swirled about the zeroes and commas it will take to keep him there.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
 
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