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Chris Cwik / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Giants poach talent from Cubs, hire Scott Harris as general manager — The San Francisco Giants are bringing in one of the men responsible for the Chicago Cubs winning a World Series. The Giants have decided to poach some front-office talent from the Cubs, hiring Scott Harris to be their next general manager.
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Maria Guardado / Giants News:
Giants hire Scott Harris as new GM — Harris spent seven years with Cubs, two as assistant GM — The Giants will have a new face representing them at the General Managers Meetings this week. — President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi announced Sunday that the Giants …
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NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Dylan A. Chase / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates' GM Search Reportedly Down To Three Finalists — Since the exit of longtime GM Neal Huntington on Oct 28, the Pirates have been connected to a number of respected front office figures in their search for a new head of baseball operations. Two names, Blue Jays VP …
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Marc Carig / The Athletic:
Source: Mets to interview Jeremy Hefner for pitching coach job — NEW YORK — Former Mets pitcher Jeremy Hefner didn't wait long to begin his second act. Not long after injuries ended his playing career, he joined the Twins as an advance scout, then earned a promotion to the major-league …
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MLB Trade Rumors, New York Post and Amazin' Avenue
Tim Healey / Newsday:
Food for thought: That Brodie Van Wagenen-Pete Alonso dinner really paid off — Among the moments that have marked Pete Alonso's rise to stardom — to the Home Run Derby title and All-Star Game, to all sorts of major-league and franchise records, to his expected National League Rookie …
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Amazin' Avenue
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Francisco Lindor isn't Yankees' only option to fill lefty-hitting hole — Brett Gardner is a free agent. So is Didi Gregorius, who did not get a qualifying offer from the Yankees. Aaron Hicks needed Tommy John surgery and will miss at least a few months next season.
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Associated Press:
San Diego Padres unveil new uniforms with brown-and-gold color scheme — SAN DIEGO — Brown is back for the San Diego Padres. — The Padres unveiled new uniforms Saturday night that feature a brown-and-gold color scheme, similar to the one used from the franchise's inception in 1969 through 1984.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays head to GM meetings seeking offense — Rays Tales: Erik Neander says 2019 success provides “a stronger starting point” than they have had in a while. Plus, rumblings. — ST. PETERSBURG — Rays GM Erik Neander and crew will be in Arizona this week for the annual general manager meetings …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Payroll space creates offseason possibilities for Arizona Diamondbacks — The Diamondbacks enter their offseason in a position largely foreign to them - or, at least, foreign to their current group of baseball operations executives. They have money to spend.
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AZ Snake Pit and MLB Trade Rumors
Roch Kubatko / School of Roch:
Elias on Rule 5 considerations, Cobb and more — As the Orioles decide which players to put on the 40-man roster prior to the Rule 5 draft, they also must consider the increased risks of losing the ones who are left unprotected. — Rosters are expanding to 26 players next season …
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Houston Chronicle:
Astros' shakeup: Jim Crane's son moves in as Reid Ryan moves to background — Chandler Rome , Houston Chronicle and David Barron , Houston Chronicle — Putting in place an early plan for his succession, Astros owner Jim Crane appointed his son Jared to help oversee the franchise's business operations …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Re-Sign Darren O'Day — The Braves have re-signed veteran reliever Darren O'Day, per a club announcement. He'll receive a guarantee of $2.25MM in the contract, which covers the 2020 campaign and includes a $3.5MM club option for another season. — As other clubs plot roster turnover …
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