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Associated Press:
GM touts Mets as NL East favorites as N.Y. introduces another All-Star acquisition — NEW YORK — Wilson Ramos had a grip on the New York Mets from the moment he walked into their winter meetings suite in Las Vegas last week. — “It was his handshake,” new general manager Brodie Van Wagenen …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Brodie Van Wagenen still has plenty of work to do before he can proclaim Mets to be the best in the NL East — The Mets feature a much better roster than they did two months ago. We'll give you that. — The addition of Wilson Ramos, who was introduced on Tuesday, is the much-needed right-handed bat to balance their lineup.
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets seem likely to pass on A.J. Pollock despite being in market for a center fielder — Mets welcome Wilson Ramos to Flushing — NEW YORK — The Mets may be done making significant investments. — General manager Brodie Van Wagenen indicated the team will not be players …
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 …
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
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Daily Record:
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.
Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:
Manny Machado will be in the driver's seat when he pulls up to Yankee Stadium Wednesday
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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?
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New York Post
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 and MLB Baseball News …
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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 …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Jordy Mercer ready to bring leadership, contact hitting to Detroit — Who will start for the Detroit Tigers in 2019 after their offseason acquisitions — Jordy Mercer, the Detroit Tigers' new shortstop, has one connection on the team already. — He has met Michael Fulmer just once …
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 FanGraphs Baseball
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Sources: Astros agree to 2-year deal with Michael Brantley
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Talking Chop
Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
Matt Harvey signs one-year, $11 million deal with L.A. Angels — Matt Harvey is heading to another city where he can party to his heart's content. The pitcher formerly known as the Dark Knight is now an Angel. — Harvey signed a one-year deal for 11 million dollars with L.A. on Tuesday …
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 …
Ben Cafardo / ESPN MediaZone U.S.:
ESPN Reaches Multi-Year Extension with MLB Analyst and World Series Champion David Ross — ESPN today announced it has reached a multi-year extension with Major League Baseball analyst David Ross. The two-time World Series Champion will continue to serve as an analyst for ESPN's MLB game and studio coverage.
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MLB Baseball News … and NESN.com
