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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Pitcher Alex Wood says Cincinnati Reds could ‘surprise some people’ next season — When Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson spoke on the phone with Alex Wood on Friday night, one of the first things he mentioned was relief that they were finally on the same team.
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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 …
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 …
Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Dodgers send Puig, Wood to Reds for Homer Bailey — CINCINNATI (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers had a surplus of outfielders. With one attention-getting deal, they reshaped their roster in hopes of another pennant run. — The reigning NL champions shook up their lineup on Friday …
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San Francisco Chronicle
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
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DodgerBlue.com, The Ringer and USA Today
Thomas Lott / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors: Dodgers, Indians discussing trade for Corey Kluber again
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Bleacher Nation
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Writers react to Reds' blockbuster trade with Dodgers for Puig, Kemp, Wood, Farmer
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DodgerBlue.com and Red Reporter
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
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Daily Breeze
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels, Brewers, Rangers Reportedly Interested In Dallas Keuchel — The Angels, Brewers and Rangers join the previously reported Phillies as a few of the teams with interest in free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
A's Sign Mike Fiers — The Oakland Athletics are close to re-signing Michael Fiers, per the MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Fiers will earn between $14MM and $15MM over a two-year span (Twitter links). The deal is pending a physical. — The dollar amount makes sense for both sides …
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MLB Baseball News …, NBCSports.com, NBC Bay Area and Athletics Nation
Mark Heisler / Orange County Register:
Lakers already closing in on Anthony Davis, but with lots of competition — Talented center seems like a lock to leave New Orleans, and LeBron James isn't the only player wooing him — Now, the latest entry in the campaign to woo Anthony Davis: — What was once mere speculation …
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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
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Mirjam Swanson / Orange County Register:
Lakers star LeBron James is tampering, Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says
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Daily Breeze and Whittier Daily News
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.
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.
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 …
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres, Blue Jays Discussing Marcus Stroman Deal — The Padres and Blue Jays are reportedly discussing a deal that would send Marcus Stroman to the friendly confines of San Diego, per sources close to MLB.com's Jon Morosi. — The ongoing trade discussion would not include the uppermost echelon …
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish and Bluebird Banter
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.
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Let's Go Tribe
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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MLB Trade Rumors and The Sports Daily
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