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Carlos Beltran joining Yankees as special advisor on eve of Manny Machado meeting — NEW YORK - A year after interviewing for the Yankees then-vacant managing position, Carlos Beltran is re-joining the Yankees as a special advisor to general manager Brian Cashman.
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Enrique RojasESPNdeportes / ESPN:
Carlos Beltran says he has been named special adviser to Yanks GM Brian Cashman — One day before the New York Yankees receive a visit from free agent Manny Machado, Carlos Beltran confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday that the team has named him special adviser to general manager Brian Cashman.
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Pinstripe Alley
Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:
Manny Machado will be in the driver's seat when he pulls up to Yankee Stadium Wednesday — Manny Machado will be coming to the Bronx on Wednesday as part of his attempt to hustle up a $300 million-plus free agent deal. The likelihood is he will be greeted with open arms and open wallet by the Yankees …
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Pinstripe Alley
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Analysis: The White Sox are pursuing Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. Who is the better fit on the South Side? — Right fielder Bryce Harper, left, and shortstop Manny Machado are two of the top free agents this offseason. (Harper: Ross D. Franklin | Machado: Derik Hamilton / AP photos)
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yankees officially ink J.A. Happ; is Manny Machado next?
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MLB Baseball News …
Pete Grathoff / Kansas City Star:
Royals bring back speedy outfielder Terrance Gore on a one-year deal — If nothing else, the Royals are cornering the market on baseball's fastest players during this offseason. — On Tuesday, the Royals announced they signed outfielder Terrance Gore to a one-year contract.
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Royals Review
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Lee Judge / Kansas City Star:
On the Royals, Billy Hamilton and the value of getting the ball in play — In 2018, for the first time in the history of big-league baseball, there were more strikeouts than hits. Big-league hitters struck out a record-breaking 41,207 times, and much of the responsibility for that dubious accomplishment …
David Ginsburg / Toronto Sun:
‘Up and coming star’ Hyde settles in as Orioles manager
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WKYC-TV:
REPORT | Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley agrees to 2-year/$32 million dollar deal with Houston Astros — “Dr. Smooth” was a three-time All-Star in his 10 years in Cleveland — It appears that the man known as “Dr. Smooth” will be taking his practice to the Lone Star State.
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Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated and The Sports Daily
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Sources: Astros agree to 2-year deal with Michael Brantley
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Talking Chop
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Agree To Terms With Michael Brantley
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The Good Phight, SoDo Mojo, The Crawfish Boxes, Over the Monster, Fish Stripes, FanGraphs Baseball and baseballmusings.com
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Wilson Ramos fit every criteria the Mets were looking for says Brodie Van Wagenen as new GM shrugs off injury concerns — Wilson Ramos slipped on the No. 40 jersey and smiled for the cameras as the Mets' starting catcher Tuesday. — After inking the 31-year-old Ramos to a two-year deal …
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Mets' lineup transformation almost complete after adding Wilson Ramos — The Mets have added their second big bat of the offseason by agreeing to terms on a two-year deal with catcher Wilson Ramos. Ramos, 31, provides needed right-handed power, and should fit nicely into the heart of the order.
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Amazin' Avenue
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
How good is J.T. Realmuto and who needs him most? — How good is J.T. Realmuto? — The All-Star catcher for the Miami Marlins remains the subject of trade rumors. While the Mets have reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with free-agent catcher Wilson Ramos, that still leaves the Dodgers …
Phil Miller / Star Tribune:
Twins will retire Joe Mauer's No. 7 — The former All-Star catcher and three-time batting champ is the eighth Twin to have his number retired. — TEXT SIZE — Joe Mauer didn't have to wait long to join the list of retired Minnesota Twins stars who received the ultimate team honor.
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MLB Baseball News …, Bless You Boys and Twinkie Town
Tom Layberger / Forbes:
Tampa Bay Rays Build On 2018 Success By Spending For 2019 — That was rather refreshing, wasn't it Rays fans? — The team that spent a good chunk of last winter, including the early days of spring training, ridding itself of fan favorite Evan Longoria and several other players while taking …
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Nick Goss / NBCSports.com:
MLB rumors: Why Craig Kimbrel's free-agent market hasn't taken off (yet) — Craig Kimbrel is the best relief pitcher on the MLB free agent market, but right now, no team has met his lofty demands. — The Boston Red Sox closer reportedly is looking for a nine-figure contract.
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The Athletic, Over the Monster and MLB Trade Rumors
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
With demand down, Boston might be Craig Kimbrel's best bet
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Over the Monster, CBS Boston and NESN.com
