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Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
If the Phillies Sign Bryce Harper, It Won't Preclude Them From Trying to Eventually Lure Mike Trout — The Phillies are considered the frontrunner for Bryce Harper, but they'll keep their eyes on Mike Trout, who grew up just 45 miles away from Philadelphia.
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Scott Orgera / Forbes:
Harper And Machado Sweepstakes: A Look Back At 10 Long-Term Free Agent Contracts — Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. — Share to facebook — Share to twitter — Share to linkedin — With Bryce Harper and Manny Machado reportedly seeking deals …
Jeff Sullivan / FanGraphs Baseball:
Contract Crowdsourcing Again: Bryce Harper and Manny Machado
Contract Crowdsourcing Again: Bryce Harper and Manny Machado
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors and NESN.com
Mark Fischer / New York Daily News:
Manny Machado's agent slams White Sox rumors and is livid
Manny Machado's agent slams White Sox rumors and is livid
Discussion:
Sporting News, Purple Row, Sports Illustrated and MLB Daily Dish
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Manny Machado's agent blasts ‘inaccurate and reckless’ reports as the White Sox's pursuit of the star continues
Manny Machado's agent blasts ‘inaccurate and reckless’ reports as the White Sox's pursuit of the star continues
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Talking Chop
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
‘I came up on one-year deals’: How Joe Maddon is approaching 2019 — CHICAGO — Though they've won the most regular-season games in baseball over the past four seasons, the Chicago Cubs aren't likely to catch much of a break from fans this weekend during their annual winter convention.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
‘The Cubs got the perfect guy’: Daniel Descalso brings leadership skills and versatility to Wrigley Field — Daniel Descalso during a game for the Diamondbacks on June 4, 2017. (Patrick Farrell / TNS) — Chicago Tribune — As the oldest of six children, Daniel Descalso realized the importance of setting a good example.
Rick Morrissey / Chicago Sun-Times:
The Cubs have money to sign Bryce Harper, but ownership doesn't want to spend it
The Cubs have money to sign Bryce Harper, but ownership doesn't want to spend it
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baseballmusings.com
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets officials aren't sure of Yoenis Cespedes' future — Do not expect any updates on Yoenis Cespedes. — The Mets slugger, who is entering the third year of a four-year deal, is not expected to return from double-heel surgery until at least July. — Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen …
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Associated Press:
Mets newcomer Jed Lowrie ready to play all over the diamond — NEW YORK — Jed Lowrie would rather talk about wine than whine. — The infielder visited Citi Field on Wednesday after finalizing a $20 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets, likely less money and a shorter term …
Mark Fischer / New York Daily News:
Mets fan favorite Wilmer Flores lands with new team — No waterworks this time around. — On the day the Mets gave away his former No. 4, Wilmer Flores agreed to a one-year deal, including a team option, with the Diamondbacks, ESPN reported Wednesday. — The former fan favorite …
Discussion:
Sporting News and Sports Illustrated
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Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks to sign infielder Wilmer Flores, according to report — The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent infielder Wilmer Flores, ESPN's Jeff Passan reports. — The team has an option for 2020, according to the report. — The deal is pending a physical.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Report: Padres pursuing Indians SP Corey Kluber to flip him to third team — Reportedly, the San Diego Padres are pursuing Cleveland Indians ace pitcher Corey Kluber in order to flip him to another team. — CLEVELAND — Oh, the tangled web Major League Baseball has weaved …
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Reports: Indians discussing three-team trade with Padres, Reds for Corey Kluber
Reports: Indians discussing three-team trade with Padres, Reds for Corey Kluber
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Phillies Nation
Associated Press:
Yankees' DJ LeMahieu says he'll bring many gloves to spring training — NEW YORK — DJ LeMahieu is putting away his mittens and packing more mitts. — A star second baseman for Colorado, LeMahieu is set to join a crowded New York Yankees infield. — “I was told to bring a lot of gloves,” he said Wednesday on a conference call.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
50 greatest St. Louis Cardinals pitchers — Selected by Rick Hummel, who has covered baseball for the Post-Dispatch since the 1970s and and was inducted into the writers' wing of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. — HALL OF FAME BASEBALL WRITER RICK HUMMEL MAKES THE PICKS
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals loaded with prospects at third base — A total of 43 players were invited to the Cardinals' minor-league instructional camp in Jupiter, Fla., and that list includes the club's three most-recent top draft choices: shortstop Delvin Perez (2016), outfielder Scott Hurst (2017), and this past year's first-round pick, Nolan Gorman.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Inside Dodgers' plan to revolutionize the fan experience: ‘This is a show business’ — The Los Angeles Dodgers are the world's leader in attendance, drawing more fans than any venue in sports, and leading Major League Baseball in attendance for six years running.
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Bleacher Nation