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Bob Brookover / The Charlotte Observer:
Phillies' signings show they could be joining baseball's bullpen revolution — “Starting pitching is king.” — Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo shortly before he signed free-agent left-hander Patrick Corbin to a six-year deal worth $140 million.
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Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Another sluggish free agent market waits on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado — We are into the New Year and now that the rest of baseball's free agents have come to realize the suspense over where Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are going to land is going to (possibly) last longer …
Ty Bradley / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Acquire Keon Broxton — Per releases from both teams, the Mets have acquired OF Keon Broxton from the Brewers for righty Bobby Wahl and minor leaguers Adam Hill and Felix Valerio. — Broxton, who's one of the league's flashiest defenders in center field, has been a fixture …
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MLB Baseball News … and Al's Ramblings
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Associated Press:
Mets acquire OF Keon Broxton from Brewers for Wahl, 2 prospects — The New York Mets have acquired outfielder Keon Broxton from the Milwaukee Brewers for reliever Bobby Wahl and minor leaguers Adam Hill and Felix Valerio. — The teams announced the trade Saturday.
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Troy Tulowitzki will have chance to earn starting SS job, Yanks GM says — NEW YORK — Infielder Manny Machado might still be a free agent whom the New York Yankees desire, but the recently signed Troy Tulowitzki will open spring training next month with a legitimate chance to be the team's …
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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Yankees say Troy Tulowitzki is their shortstop but won't rule out signing Manny Machado — The Yankees view Troy Tulowitzki as their starting shortstop until Didi Gregorius returns from Tommy John surgery this summer. — Still, general manager Brian Cashman won't rule out trying to sign Manny Machado …
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Pinstripe Alley
Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia's health condition causing Yankees to stall Sonny Gray trade talks — Yankees GM Brian Cashman said he hopes that CC Sabathia, who underwent an angioplasty to clear a blockage in a coronary artery last month, will be ready to take on a full schedule by Opening Day …
Associated Press:
Rangers acquire RHP Luke Farrell on waiver claim from Angels — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers acquired right-handed pitcher Luke Farrell on a waiver claim Friday from the Los Angeles Angels. — Texas also signed right-handers Adrian Sampson and Rafael Montero to minor league contracts …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Operating in Bears' shadow no problem for quiet Cubs: 'I'm pulling for them,' Theo Epstein says — Chicago Tribune — Chicago's intense focus on the Bears has managed to render the Cubs invisible this offseason, something you might have thought impossible only a couple of years ago.
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Bleacher Nation and MLB Trade Rumors
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Mariners expect Ichiro Suzuki, 45, to make opening-day roster as team starts season in Tokyo — Ichiro Suzukli, 45, has not retired. — He has often insisted that he would like to play until he is 50 years old. — The door is open for his return. — Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry DiPoto …
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Bleacher Report
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
The signing of Cory Spangenberg reflects Brewers' commitment to versatility and depth — The Milwaukee Brewers' talent level is clearly higher than in past off-seasons but depth and versatility remain priorities for general manager David Stearns. — Those were the primary reasons …
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Brew Crew Ball and MLB Trade Rumors
Dana Thiede / KARE-TV:
Twins to revamp busiest Target Field gate — Twins officials announced Thursday that work on Gate 34 (so named after Hall of Fame outfielder Kirby Puckett) will add more than 9,300 square feet of new space inside the ballpark. — MINNEAPOLIS — The busiest gate at Target Field …
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The Sports Daily
