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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Angels more active than anticipated; Harper to St. Louis unlikely; Reds want to move Scooter; more notes — LAS VEGAS - The Angels were the sleeper team at the 2011 winter meetings, signing free-agent first baseman Albert Pujols and left-hander C.J. Wilson seemingly out of nowhere. — Might history repeat?
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
World Series hero Nathan Eovaldi earns his Red Sox payday: 'He's like Teddy Roosevelt' — LAS VEGAS — Really, it was the perfect place for the Boston Red Sox to unveil their biggest prize of the winter Monday, on stage at the Mandalay Bay Palace and Casino.
USA Today:
MLB rumors: The latest news from the Winter Meetings
MLB rumors: The latest news from the Winter Meetings
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MLB Baseball News …, New York Post, Bleacher Nation and Talking Chop
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Red Sox' competition for Joe Kelly coming into focus
Red Sox' competition for Joe Kelly coming into focus
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MLB Baseball News …, Amazin' Avenue, NESN.com and MLB Trade Rumors
George A. King III / New York Post:
Brian Cashman knows the hard road ahead at winter meetings
Brian Cashman knows the hard road ahead at winter meetings
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MLB Baseball News …, Phillies Nation, Cubs Insider, MLB Trade Rumors and Bleacher Nation
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Why Joe Kelly feels pretty good about his situation right now
Why Joe Kelly feels pretty good about his situation right now
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NESN.com
ESPN:
Bryce Harper Watch: Who will land the superstar free agent? — Key Harper links — Where will Harper sign? Our predictions — Phillies: 4 votes (Eddie Matz, Tim Kurkjian, Jesse Rogers, Sarah Langs) — Why we picked Philadelphia: With that short right-field porch at Yankee Stadium …
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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 …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Philadelphia Phillies are poised to make splash with Bryce Harper or Manny Machado … In this era of tanking and belt-tightening, a team like the Philadelphia Phillies stands out this offseason for two qualities: They are actually trying to win in 2019 and are actually willing to spend to compete.
Jim Salisbury / NBCSports.com:
Phillies officials arrive at MLB winter meetings expecting an ‘exhausting week’
Phillies officials arrive at MLB winter meetings expecting an ‘exhausting week’
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The Athletic, The Good Phight and Phillies Nation
ESPN:
2018 MLB winter meetings trade and free-agency buzz — The winter meetings are going strong, and speculation is heating up across baseball. Here is what you need to know: — Monday's Buzz: — Marlins manager Don Mattingly, on Miami's place is a rapidly improving NL East …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell open to using Michael Lorenzen in the outfield
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell open to using Michael Lorenzen in the outfield
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Red Reporter and MLB Daily Dish
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals To Sign Billy Hamilton
Royals To Sign Billy Hamilton
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Red Reporter, MLB Daily Dish, FanGraphs Baseball, Royals Review and Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
AP Source: Royals, Hamilton agree to $5.25M contract
AP Source: Royals, Hamilton agree to $5.25M contract
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baseballmusings.com
Dan Mullen / ESPN:
Monday's Buzz: — According to ESPN's Buster Olney …
ESPN:
Sunday Night Baseball moving up one hour — ESPN will move up the starting time of the nationally televised Sunday Night Baseball game by one hour, with the first pitch planned for shortly after 7 p.m. ET. — Philadelphia hosts Atlanta in the first Sunday night game next season, on March 31 …
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves winter meetings mailbag: Day 1 — We're at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas for the 2018 winter meetings, the latest step in a crucial offseason for the Braves. — Over the next few days, we'll be answering fan questions submitted on Twitter relative to the Braves' plans.
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Rob Goldberg / Bleacher Report:
Corey Kluber Trade Rumors: Talks Have ‘Intensified,’ Dodgers Interested — The Cleveland Indians have discussed potentially trading star pitcher Corey Kluber for much of the offseason, and now talks have reportedly “intensified,” according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
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Let's Go Tribe, Brew Crew Ball, DodgerBlue.com and Pinstripe Alley
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
REPORT: Trade talks ‘have intensified’ for starter Corey Kluber
REPORT: Trade talks ‘have intensified’ for starter Corey Kluber
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DodgerBlue.com, True Blue LA and NESN.com
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Free agent reliever Adam Ottavino: ‘I would strike Babe Ruth out every time’ — Free agent reliever Adam Ottavino certainly isn't selling himself short this winter. — In an interview on MLB.com's Statcast Podcast, Ottavino said that Babe Ruth would struggle in the modern game.
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's talking to D.J. LeMahieu, may be ready to move on from Jed Lowrie — LAS VEGAS - The A's pursuit of Jed Lowrie continues. but if the second baseman commands too much in free agency, the team is working on a backup plan. — According to an industry source, Oakland has expressed interest …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Athletics Nation
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Molina set for knee cleanup, won't have offseason workouts impeded — LAS VEGAS • The irritation in his knee that Yadier Molina said during the season might need to be addressed surgically will get repaired Thursday, the Cardinals confirmed Monday. — Molina is set for a cleanup procedure …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Sign Tyson Ross — 6:08PM: The Tigers have officially announced the signing. — 2:58PM: The Tigers have struck a deal with free agent righty Tyson Ross, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter link). It's a $5.75MM guarantee over a single season …
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners finalize 25-year lease agreement to remain at ballpark formerly known as Safeco Field — The deal — which hadn't become official before Monday — sets the stage for a new naming rights deal, rumored to be with T-Mobile, expected to be announced in the coming days.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays, Indians Discussed Trade Of Edwin Encarnacion, Yandy Diaz — The Rays have had trade discussions with the Indians about first baseman/DH Edwin Encarnacion and infielder Yandy Diaz, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports (two links). It isn't clear if these talks extended beyond anything …
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Plain Dealer