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ESPN:
Winter meetings predictions: Will Vegas deliver any last-day drama? — Wednesday is the last full day of the winter meetings, and there has been little action as teams warily consider their options. With roughly 24 hours to go before the leading executives of all 30 teams start packing …
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Bob Nightengale / The Tennessean:
Bryce Harper sweepstakes reach fever pitch as Scott Boras teases possible landing spots — LAS VEGAS — It was Santa Claus standing under the Christmas tree Wednesday, with nearly 200 reporters and camera crews huddled around, trying to get a glimpse, a sound bite, and if lucky, a conversation.
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USA Today
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
MLB trade rumors: Reds, Marlins discuss J.T. Realmuto, Tucker Barnhart, Taylor Trammell
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NESN.com, Bleacher Nation and MLB Trade Rumors
Mark Fischer / New York Daily News:
Noah Syndergaard responds to Mets-Yankees-Marlins trade rumors
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New York Post and CBS Boston
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees and Mets running out of time to make big Winter Meetings splash
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
The defensive force Yankees and Mets are both in on
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River Avenue Blues
Tony Paige / New York Daily News:
Former Yankee and Marlins hitting coach Mike Pagliarulo weighs in on everything from J.T. Realmuto to Giancarlo Stanton
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Federal Baseball
Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Yankees pitching solution complicated with J.A. Happ, Noah Syndergaard and others possible
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MLB Baseball News … and USA Today
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets switch to direct-trade route in chase of J.T. Realmuto
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Amazin' Avenue
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Angels' Brad Ausmus focusing on balancing ABs for Albert Pujols, Shohei Ohtani — LAS VEGAS — Albert Pujols will be coming off another knee surgery and heading into his age-39 season, with no guarantee that he'll even perform at replacement level. Shohei Ohtani will be recovering …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
ESPN: Justin Bour agrees to 1-year deal with Angels, could split time with Albert Pujols — LAS VEGAS — The Los Angeles Angels, in need of protection for the recovering Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani, agreed to terms on a one-year contract with left-handed-hitting first baseman Justin Bour on Wednesday, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels planning to allow farm system to continue to grow — The Angels had the worst farm system in baseball a few years ago, and GM Billy Eppler has high hopes for continued improvement — LAS VEGAS — Billy Eppler has a very clear plan to get the Angels back to perennial contention.
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Mercury News and MLB Trade Rumors
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Angels have no choice but to rebuild on the fly — and it might work — LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler made his mark as a front-office executive while helping the New York Yankees navigate through one of the biggest transition periods in franchise history.
USA Today:
Andrew McCutchen agrees to 3-year deal with Phillies - who still have room to maneuver — LAS VEGAS - To the surprise of no one, the Philadelphia Phillies made the first big free-agent strike at baseball's winter meetings, agreeing to a multi-year deal with an All-Star outfielder.
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MLB Baseball News … and The Good Phight
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Joe Maddon trying to stay cool but it may be World Series or bust for his future — LAS VEGAS — Joe Maddon strolls through the lobby of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and can barely take more than a few steps before being stopped for autographs, posing for pictures and strangers wanting casual conversation.
USA Today:
MLB rumors: The latest news from the winter meetings on Wednesday
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NBC Bay Area and MLB Baseball News …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB 2019: The game's evolution will only get dizzier
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MLB Baseball News …
Keith Law / ESPN:
Lance Lynn, Tanner Roark solid additions for Rangers, Reds — The Rangers fell to 67-95 last year, last place in the AL West, for many reasons, but their run prevention was a huge one — they allowed 848 runs last year, tied for second-most in the AL, because they allowed the second-most homers …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Nearing Deal With Lance Lynn
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MLB Baseball News …, FanGraphs Baseball and MLB Daily Dish
Arizona Republic:
Torey Lovullo on Paul Goldschmidt trade: ‘One of the hardest days I ever had’ — The trade of first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to the St. Louis Cardinals was hard on Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo. — He opened up about it at the MLB Winter Meetings on Tuesday.
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AZ Snake Pit
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds add pitcher Tanner Roark in trade with Washington Nationals — LAS VEGAS - The Reds made their first splash of the offseason Wednesday, adding right-handed pitcher Tanner Roark in a trade with the Washington Nationals for reliever Tanner Rainey.
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MLB Baseball News … and Redleg Nation
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Acquire Tanner Roark
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Federal Baseball and MLB Daily Dish
ESPN:
Source: Charlie Morton nearing deal with Tampa Bay Rays — The Tampa Bay Rays are closing in on a deal with right-handed starting pitcher Charlie Morton, a source confirmed to ESPN's Buster Olney. — Yahoo Sports reported that the deal is for two years and is worth $30 million. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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MLB Baseball News …
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Jeff Passan / Yahoo! Sports:
Sources: Charlie Morton agrees to 2-year deal with Tampa Bay
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MLB Trade Rumors, FanGraphs Baseball, DRaysBay, South Side Sox and Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Al Helfer, radio pioneer, wins Hall of Fame's Frick Award — LAS VEGAS — Al Helfer, who broadcast games on radio for the “Mutual Game of the Day” in the 1950s, has won the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting by baseball's Hall of Fame and Museum.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers announce their promotional schedule for 2019 — yes, including the bobbleheads — On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers announced their promotional giveaways for the 2019 season, including a number of player bobbleheads. — Let's just get to the good stuff, shall we: Here's who's getting a bobblehead in 2019.
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Reds blog: Remember when Arroyo was a Brave, a Dodger? That helps explain why the Dodgers would take Bailey — Remember when Bronson Arroyo was an Atlanta Brave? — Or how about when he was a Los Angles Dodger? — You don't? Understandable. — But Arroyo was with the Braves briefly in 2015.
