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J.T. Realmuto deal continues stunningly sad Marlins tradition — 1. The first J.T. Realmuto trade rumors started to show up in September 2016, like this one: … Doesn't look like much, but for two key facts. The first is this had come roughly two and a half months after Realmuto got good.
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J.T. Realmuto, the catcher the Mets wanted, traded from Marlins to Phillies for 3 players — MIAMI — In October, J.T. Realmuto's agent predicted the Miami Marlins' All-Star catcher would be with another team by spring training. — He was right. — After months of speculation over what they'd do …
Jeff PassanESPN / ESPN:
Phillies acquire catcher J.T. Realmuto from Marlins
Phillies acquire catcher J.T. Realmuto from Marlins
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Phillies get All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto in trade with Marlins
ESPN:
Frank Robinson, MVP, first black manager, dies at 83 — MLB, Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals — Frank Robinson, the first African-American manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to win MVP in both leagues, has died at age 83, MLB said Thursday.
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Reaction to the death of baseball great Frank Robinson — Reaction from the baseball world and beyond to the death of Hall of Famer Frank Robinson on Thursday at 83: — ___ — “Frank was my first big league manager. I still remember being so nervous to walk into his office and introduce myself.
Joe Erwin / New York Daily News:
Frank Robinson was an amazing ballplayer, but a true trailblazer as the first black manager
Jon Becker / Orange County Register:
Frank Robinson, Baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 83
Frank Robinson, Baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 83
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Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Frank Robinson, MLB's first black manager and civil rights leader, dead at 83
Frank Robinson, MLB's first black manager and civil rights leader, dead at 83
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Tyler Carey / KHOU-TV:
Baseball legend, Beaumont native Frank Robinson dies at 83
Baseball legend, Beaumont native Frank Robinson dies at 83
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Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Bryce Harper, Manny Machado in pinstripes? Hal Steinbrenner says never say never — The Yankees' managing general partner likes the improvements to his team but is open to adding a big-ticket item. — ORLANDO, Fla. — It's unlikely that the Yankees will sign Manny Machado or Bryce Harper.
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Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
Hal Steinbrenner wants Yankees fans to know he's 'never done until I'm done' when it comes to Manny Machado and Bryce Harper — The Yankees just keep teasing their fans. — There was a time when they didn't have to tease, when it was expected they would be not just in the mix for every frontline player, but the top contender.
Associated Press:
Cleveland Indians agree to minor league deals with Ryan Flaherty, Dioner Navarro — CLEVELAND — Infielder Ryan Flaherty has agreed to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians and will report to big league spring training. — The 32-year-old would get a one-year contract paying $800,000 …
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Cleveland Indians sign free agent outfielder Matt Joyce to minor-league contract — CLEVELAND, Ohio — Free agent outfielder Matt Joyce, who played the last two seasons in Oakland, has signed a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Indians and will be invited to big league camp at spring training.
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Jeff PassanESPN / ESPN:
Major League Baseball to rename disabled list as ‘injured list’ — The disabled list is going on the permanent DL. — Major League Baseball will rename the disabled list as the “injured list,” a source familiar with the plan told ESPN. — The league will make the change out of concern that the term …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
2019 will be an important year for both Joe Maddon and Rick Renteria, Chicago's yin and yang of managers — Cubs manager Joe Maddon, left, and White Sox manager Joe Maddon both are focusing on improvement heading into spring training. (Photos by Chris Sweda and Nancy Stone/Chicago Tribune)
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Rangers sign outfielder Hunter Pence to minor league deal — The Texas Rangers have signed outfielder Hunter Pence and infielder Matt Davidson to minor league contracts with invitations to major league spring training camp, the team announced Thursday. — Pence, a three-time All-Star …
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Jimmy Golen / Associated Press:
6 things to watch for as the Red Sox begin spring training workouts — BOSTON (AP) — The goal is the same for the Boston Red Sox in 2019: finish the season flopping around on the pitcher's mound, celebrating another World Series title. — All that's left is for them to figure out who's at the bottom of the pile.
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Ernest Hooper / Tampa Bay Times:
What Rays player are you most curious about seeing this spring, and why? — The Yandy man — Marc Topkin, Rays beat writer @TBTimes_Rays: There's several players I'm intrigued by, as I'm writing for Sunday's Times, and Yandy Diaz. There are several reasons: How much the Rays gave …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Kiner-Falefa caught 35 games last season. Here's how that number should soar in 2019 — As 2018 turned into a rebuilding season for the Texas Rangers, officially becoming so after the June draft, Isiah Kiner-Falefa turned into a catcher. — He had been one in the minors, albeit briefly while transitioning from the infield.