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Pete Caldera / USA Today:
Yankees' addition of DJ LeMahieu casts more doubt on potential Manny Machado signing — .A lukewarm pursuit of Manny Machado might have just gone cold for the New York Yankees — On Friday, the Yankees and infielder D.J. LeMahieu agreed on a two-year, $24 million contract, first reported by the YES Network's Jack Curry.
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Does DJ LeMahieu take Yankees out of Manny Machado mix? — Just like that, we have Brian Dozier to the Nationals, Jed Lowrie to the Mets and DJ LeMahieu to the Yankees, the free-agent second basemen suddenly dropping like fruit flies. — The second-base market was always going to be intriguing given …
Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
Manny Machado's camp wants you to think there's a mystery team in the mix: report — There's a mystery team in play for Manny Machado...at least that's what his agent wants everyone to believe. — In addition to the Phillies and White Sox, Fancred's Jon Heyman reported Friday that another team …
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies hire Manny Machado's mentor as infield coach, as pursuit of megastar free agents heats up — Let's get this out of the way: Manny Machado won't sign with the Phillies because they hired his longtime coach or the Chicago White Sox because they filled their lineup with his brother-in-law and one of his best friends.
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Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:
Zach Britton has one thing on his mind by returning to the Yankees …
Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
Why Manny Machado's HS coach thinks he'll pick White Sox, spurn Yankees; defends work ethic
Why Manny Machado's HS coach thinks he'll pick White Sox, spurn Yankees; defends work ethic
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees To Sign DJ LeMahieu
Yankees To Sign DJ LeMahieu
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Jeff PassanESPN / ESPN:
Aaron Nola, Trevor Story likely to join Luis Severino in arbitration hearings — Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story and Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola did not reach settlements on one-year deals for the 2019 season and are expected to head to arbitration hearings to determine their salaries …
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Matt Ehalt / USA Today:
Jacob deGrom gets record contract; Mets still hopeful for long-term extension
Jacob deGrom gets record contract; Mets still hopeful for long-term extension
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom and the Mets avoid arbitration as Cy Young winner accepts $17M for 2019
Maria Torres / Baltimore Sun:
Dodgers trade for catcher Russell Martin — Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin tries to tag Texas Rangers' Rougned Odor at the plate on Oct. 9, 2015. (Frank Gunn / Canadian Press / Associated Press) — The Dodgers on Friday found a solution for their vacancy at catcher …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Acquire Russell Martin
Dodgers Acquire Russell Martin
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Michael Fulmer could stand in way of Tigers arbitration-free streak — Who will start for the Detroit Tigers in 2019 after their offseason acquisitions — The streak is still intact — for now. — But with the Detroit Tigers and right-handed starting pitcher Michael Fulmer failing …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers prospect Gregory Soto suspended 20 games by MLB — Who will start for the Detroit Tigers in 2019 after their offseason acquisitions — Gregory Soto, the Detroit Tigers' left-handed pitching prospect who was named the organization's minor league pitcher of the year two seasons ago, has been suspended 20 games.
Associated Press:
Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians reach deal for $10.55M; Trevor Bauer swaps figures — The Indians avoid arbitration with their three-time All-Star shortstop — CLEVELAND (AP) - All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and the Cleveland Indians have reached agreement at $10.55 million for a 2019 contract …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Avoid Arbitration With Francisco Lindor
Indians Avoid Arbitration With Francisco Lindor
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Associated Press:
Twins reach deals with eight players to avoid arbitration — MINNEAPOLIS — Right-hander Kyle Gibson and left fielder Eddie Rosario were among eight Minnesota Twins players who avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to one-year contracts Friday. — Gibson and Rosario received hefty raises.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
D-backs avoid arbitration with Ahmed, Peralta, 7 others — FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018 file photo Oakland Athletics' Khris Davis follows through on his two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game, in Anaheim, Calif. Davis …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs sign suspended SS Addison Russell for below market value — CHICAGO — The Cubs have signed suspended shortstop Addison Russell to a one-year deal worth $3.4 million, avoiding an arbitration hearing, according to a source. — Russell can make up to a total of $4 million with roster time incentives …
Associated Press:
Angels reach deals with last 6 arbitration-eligible players — ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels have reached one-year contract agreements with all six of their remaining arbitration-eligible players. — Left-handers Tyler Skaggs and Andrew Heaney got the biggest deals …
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Wells Dusenbury / Baltimore Sun:
Marlins agree to salary terms with Realmuto, four others, avoiding arbitration — J.T. Realmuto came to an agreement with the Marlins on his salary, for a reported $5.9 million next season. (Keith Srakocic / AP) South Florida Sun Sentinel — The Marlins reached agreements about salaries …