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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’
Discussion:
The Athletic, The Good Phight and Phillies Nation
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.
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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?
Discussion:
Bleacher Report, Red Reporter, MLB Trade Rumors, Bleacher Nation, Cubs Insider, NESN.com and Redleg Nation
USA Today:
MLB rumors: The latest news from the Winter Meetings
Discussion:
New York Post, Bleacher Nation, Fish Stripes and Talking Chop
George A. King III / New York Post:
Brian Cashman knows the hard road ahead at winter meetings
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Phillies Nation, Cubs Insider, Bleacher Nation, Pinstripe Alley and MLB Trade Rumors
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Red Sox' competition for Joe Kelly coming into focus
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Amazin' Avenue, NESN.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Why Joe Kelly feels pretty good about his situation right now
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and NESN.com
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 — LAS VEGAS - Meeting players for the first time at Redsfest a little more than a week ago, Reds manager David Bell said it's still too early to determine which players will compete for spots in the rotation or the bullpen …
Discussion:
Red Reporter and MLB Daily Dish
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals “Close” To Deal With Billy Hamilton
Discussion:
Red Reporter, MLB Daily Dish, Royals Review, MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
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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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves entertaining calls on major league talent — Trade conversations and speculation usually center on the Braves' minor league crop, but their general manager confirmed Monday that the team has received calls on their major league players - and won't rule out a deal involving them.
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 …
Discussion:
WEEI
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
REPORT: Trade talks ‘have intensified’ for starter Corey Kluber — Reportedly, trade talks “have intensified” for Cleveland Indians' two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber. — The Cleveland Indians remain open to trading starting pitcher Corey Kluber and talks of deals …
Discussion:
DodgerBlue.com, Let's Go Tribe and True Blue LA
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Rob Goldberg / Bleacher Report:
Corey Kluber Trade Rumors: Talks Have ‘Intensified,’ Dodgers Interested
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe, Brew Crew Ball, DodgerBlue.com and Pinstripe Alley
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.
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 …
Discussion:
Plain Dealer
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 …
