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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.
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 …
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MLB Trade Rumors, Pinstripe Alley and Bleacher Nation
Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Braves are targeting Dallas Keuchel
Braves are targeting Dallas Keuchel
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Talking Chop
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Bryce Harper, Manny Machado set for spotlight as Winter Meetings hit Las Vegas
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Will Giancarlo Stanton memories keep Yankees from Manny Machado?
Will Giancarlo Stanton memories keep Yankees from Manny Machado?
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Pinstripe Alley, New York Daily News and MLB Trade Rumors
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 Good Phight and Phillies Nation
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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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 …
Jorge Castillo / Kansas City Star:
Dodgers could be a busy player on Vegas scene — Last winter, the Los Angeles Dodgers were a prosperous behemoth in hibernation. They committed just approximately $4 million to two free agents and the motivation behind the only major trade they completed - acquiring Matt Kemp from the Atlanta Braves …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB winter meetings in Vegas: Perfect for the Bryce Harper free agency show
MLB winter meetings in Vegas: Perfect for the Bryce Harper free agency show
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The Athletic, Federal Baseball, NBCSports.com, Philly.com and Cubs Insider
Craig Calcaterra / NBCSports.com:
It's time to talk about bringing Major League Baseball to Las Vegas again
It's time to talk about bringing Major League Baseball to Las Vegas again
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Ballpark Digest
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 …
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Bleacher Nation, NBCSports.com and Over the Monster
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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 …
Darren Hartwell / NBCSports.com:
Red Sox one of eight teams interested in David Robertson
Red Sox one of eight teams interested in David Robertson
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MLB Trade Rumors
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 …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets round out Mickey Callaway's staff ahead of MLB Winter Meetings
Mets round out Mickey Callaway's staff ahead of MLB Winter Meetings
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Over the Monster
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Reds veteran Joey Votto receives some MVP-to-MVP wisdom from Kris Bryant — Chicago Tribune — Cubs slugger Kris Bryant has only four years of major league experience, but his wisdom has made a believer out of Reds All-Star first baseman Joey Votto. — Votto, a six-time National League …
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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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True Blue LA, Royals Review, Batter's Box Interactive … and baseballmusings.com
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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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MLB Trade Rumors, Red Reporter, NESN.com and Redleg Nation
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
What to watch as the Cincinnati Reds head to the Winter Meetings
What to watch as the Cincinnati Reds head to the Winter Meetings
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MLB Daily Dish, Red Reporter, Pinstripe Alley, AZ Snake Pit and Batter's Box Interactive …
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.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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 …
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Lone Star Ball
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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 …
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NESN.com
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