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Keith Law / ESPN:
Four-pack sent to Reds buys Dodgers payroll freedom — The Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a modern blockbuster, one where some bad contracts changed hands along with useful major leaguers and prospects. The Reds got a little bit better, but perhaps not as much as they need to …
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Reds Xtra: Blockbuster trade has turned skepticism to anticipation for fans — Up until about 5 p.m. on Friday, Cincinnati Reds fans were skeptical that club was going to make any significant moves. — But after the blockbuster seven-player trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers …
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Players react to blockbuster trade between Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers — On Friday evening, the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a blockbuster trade that dramatically changed the look of the Reds' outfield and starting rotation, sending outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp …
Discussion:
DodgerBlue.com, The Ringer and USA Today
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Writers react to Reds' blockbuster trade with Dodgers for Puig, Kemp, Wood, Farmer — On Friday, the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers executed a blockbuster trade that likely improved the Reds' outfield and starting rotation, sending outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp …
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DodgerBlue.com
Thomas Lott / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors: Dodgers, Indians discussing trade for Corey Kluber again
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Bleacher Nation
James H. Williams / Orange County Register:
Dodgers, Reds fans react to trade of Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp to Cincinnati
J.P. Hoornstra / Orange County Register:
Dodgers trade Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp to Reds in 7-player deal
Discussion:
Daily Breeze
Bob Brookover / Sacramento Bee:
Phillies are the best option for Manny Machado — Manny Machado and his agent, Dan Lozano, have laid their cards on the table. Even if there is a mystery team - isn't there always a mystery team? - it is clear that the primary suitors are the Phillies, New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox.
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Buster's Buzz: Is signing Bryce Harper now the move the Dodgers have to make? — Executives with other teams have watched the machinations of the Los Angeles Dodgers this winter with a couple of competing thoughts: — EDITOR'S PICKS — First, that Andrew Friedman …
Gabe Lacques / Des Moines Register:
MLB's winter just got even more wild - but don't put Bryce Harper in Dodger Blue yet — No, Bryce Harper was not quite fitted for Dodger Blue on Friday night. — There was no need - not yet - for Harper to dial up Fernando Valenzuela and ask the Dodgers legend and current broadcaster …
Discussion:
USA Today
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets dangling backup catchers in trade talks to build depth … The Mets aren't finished trying to trade and could be using their catchers in an attempt to secure roster depth. — An industry source said Friday the Mets are receiving a “significant” amount of interest in Travis d'Arnaud …
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The Sports Daily
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Associated Press:
Harvey officially agrees to 1-year deal with Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have officially agreed to a one-year deal with pitcher Matt Harvey. — The deal announced Friday is worth $11 million but the right-hander could earn an additional $3 million in performance bonuses.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: From Sammy Sosa to Jon Garland: A look at the 35-man ballot for the 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame — Photos of former Cubs and White Sox slugger Sammy Sosa. — Chicago Tribune — The Hall of Fame Class of 2019 won't be announced until Jan. 22, but the baseball writers' ballots must be submitted by Dec. 31.
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's top prospect Jesus Luzardo draws raves, appears lock for rotation — Even if their pitching plans weren't wildly up in the air, the A's would feature prominent prospect Jesus Luzardo front and center at some point this season. — As it is, the 21-year-old — who has only worked …
Associated Press:
Average baseball salary down for first time since 2004 — The average major league salary dropped this year for the first time since 2004 and for only the fourth time since record-keeping started 50 years ago, according to the players' association. — The union said Friday its final average …
Discussion:
Sporting News and baseballmusings.com
Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Brodie Van Wagenen's declaration that Mets are team to beat in NL East, puts Mickey Callaway square on the hot seat — When Brodie Van Wagenen declared last week the Mets should now be viewed as the favorites to win the National League East next year he sure caught a lot of people by surprise …
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
A's “Close” On Mike Fiers Deal — The Oakland Athletics are close to re-signing Michael Fiers, per the MLB Network's Jon Morosi. It seems Fiers will earn between $14MM and $15MM over a two-year span (Twitter links). — The dollar amount makes sense for both sides, considering Fiers …
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MLB Baseball News … and Athletics Nation
