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Tom Ricketts / Associated Press:
Cubs patriarch's very offensive emails lead to son's team apology — MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts apologized to the team's players and coaching staff at spring training for any distraction caused by offensive racist emails written by his father.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Padres make big offer to free agent Manny Machado — MESA, Ariz. — Manny Machado, one of the biggest prizes on the free agent market, has finally received a contract proposal that may suit his demands. — The San Diego Padres submitted an eight-year offer to Machado worth between $240 million …
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Chicago Tribune:
Padres offer Manny Machado an 8-year deal worth at least $240 million: reports — Look out, White Sox. It appears the Padres are serious about signing free-agent infielder Manny Machado. — The Padres have offered Machado an eight-year contract worth at least $240 million, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Monday in Cards camp: Cecil has trouble throwing strikes, but he was sick — JUPITER, Fla. • Lefthander Brett Cecil was the first Cardinals' pitcher to face hitters Monday. He didn't throw many strikes, perhaps two out of 15 or so pitches in his stint, but he became ill while he was warming …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
'There's no more excuses.' Four core Rangers players are ready to grow up in 2019 — These are perilous times for the Texas Rangers, who are trying to produce young talent that can lift the franchise back to where it was the last time it went through a rebuilding phase.
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Associated Press:
Rob Manfred says pitching clock will be introduced in spring training and brushes off players' free agency gripes — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Major League Baseball is unilaterally starting the use of pitch clocks for spring training games, while brushing off complaints from players about the slow free agent market.
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baseballmusings.com and MLB Trade Rumors
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Pitch clock is coming to Grapefruit games, says Manfred; ‘negativity’ an issue
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Rob Manfred Says Baseball Doesn't Have a Free Agency Crisis
Rob Manfred Says Baseball Doesn't Have a Free Agency Crisis
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baseballmusings.com and Yahoo! Sports
Bill Baer / NBCSports.com:
Rob Manfred blames Bryce Harper for going unsigned
Rob Manfred blames Bryce Harper for going unsigned
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Over the Monster
Associated Press:
Baseball notebook: Source says Moustakas, Brewers nearing a deal — Source: Moustakas, Brewers nearing a deal — Mike Moustakas and the Brewers are nearing a deal that would keep the third baseman in Milwaukee for a guarantee of $10 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Second base: Return of Mike Moustakas once again means changes at two infield positions
Second base: Return of Mike Moustakas once again means changes at two infield positions
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Press Gazette Media, Brew Crew Ball and ESPN
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Noah Syndergaard ready to listen if NY Mets want to make a deal — Brodie Van Wagenen on the Mets' depth — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — If the New York Mets want to talk, Noah Syndergaard will listen. — Syndergaard, 26, is one of the sport's top young pitchers and under contract through 2021.
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Randy Miller / New Jersey Online:
Yankees' Luis Severino miffed over Jacob deGrom's innings-limit threat: 'He's making $17 million!' — TAMPA — Yankees right-hander Luis Severino drove from Tampa to St. Petersburg on Friday morning for a scheduled salary-arbitration hearing that was supposed to determine whether his 2019 salary would be $5.25 million or $4.4 million.
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Fox News, SNY and The Sports Daily
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Kris Bryant happy to clear the air with Yadier Molina over comments about St. Louis — MESA, Ari. — Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant said he's more than happy to clear the air with Yadier Molina after offseason comments made by Bryant about the city of St. Louis raised the ire of the Cardinals' All-Star catcher.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Pivotal Yankees questions linger as Aaron Judge and Co. report to camp — TAMPA — Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Didi Gregorius and the rest of the Yankees position players are required to report to camp for physicals Monday. Most will make a simple two, city-block move from the minor league complex …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer: No hard feelings after arbitration loss — LAKELAND, Fla. — It's been a whirlwind of a week for Michael Fulmer. — Last Wednesday, he attended his salary arbitration hearing against the Detroit Tigers in St. Petersburg. On Friday, he traveled back to Oklahoma …
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets add shortstop option in glove-first veteran Adeiny Hechavarria — Brodie Van Wagenen on the Mets' depth — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Lacking a proven backup shortstop, the Mets have agreed to terms on a minors deal with veteran Adeiny Hechavarria, a source confirmed.
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Dodgers' Kenley Jansen hoping higher spin rate will help him sizzle — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Kenley Jansen wore a wide smile in the moments following this past Friday's workout. The Rapsodo tracking devices and high-speed cameras set up throughout the bullpens of the Los Angeles Dodgers' spring …
Associated Press:
Reds' Joey Votto tries to rebound from subpar season — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Joey Votto has spent the offseason trying to make sure he doesn't have another subpar season. — The Cincinnati Reds star led the National League in on-base percentage last year but hit just 12 homers …
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Red Sox co-owner Tom Werner says Boston, Chris Sale have discussed contract extension — Red Sox co-owner Tom Werner says Boston, — Chris Sale have discussed contract extension originally appeared on — Chris Sale's 2018 season was everything the Red Sox hoped for, and more.
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MLB Trade Rumors, Over the Monster and NESN.com
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
No Manny Machado, no problem: Dellin Betances trusts the Yankees plan — TAMPA — The hard feelings are gone. — Dellin Betances arrived at camp — for what could be his final season with the Yankees — focused on the future. The reliever, who arrived late following the birth of his son Dellin J., is in his walk year.
John Romano / Tampa Bay Times:
Why there are still reasons to applaud Delmon Young in Tampa Bay — He was a bust as a No. 1 pick in 2003, but the Rays have turned Young into a lasting influence through a series of trades. — PORT CHARLOTTE — He was finished as a Major Leaguer by the time he was 29.
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