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Sources: Yankees say Jacoby Ellsbury got unauthorized medical treatment — The New York Yankees do not intend to pay Jacoby Ellsbury the remaining $26 million due under his contract, contending he violated the deal by receiving unauthorized medical treatment, sources confirmed to ESPN's Buster Olney on Friday.
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Yankees claim Jacoby Ellsbury went behind their backs as money fight escalates — If only Jacoby Ellsbury had inspired this much fire and fury when he actually played for the Yankees. — Ellsbury, long ago a worthy foe when he wore a Red Sox uniform, now finds himself immersed in a heated battle …
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Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Yankees do not intend to pay Jacoby Ellsbury's remaining salary — Two days after releasing Jacoby Ellsbury, the Yankees now plan to inform the outfielder that they do not intend to pay him the remaining dollars they owe him. This comes after the team learned the chronically injured center fielder …
George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees filing grievance to owe Jacoby Ellsbury less money — The Yankees may not be on the hook for all of the $26 million they owe Jacoby Ellsbury. — The Post has learned, according to several people with knowledge of the situation, the Yankees are attempting to recoup some of the money …
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Lindsay Berra / New York Times:
The Yankees Hired a Hitting Coach. Her Name Is Rachel. — Rachel Balkovec is believed to be the first woman hired as a full-time hitting coach by a major league organization. — As she took a morning stroll on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., this week while attending Slugfest …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: MLB querying players on Astros sign-stealing allegations — Major League Baseball officials investigating whether the Houston Astros cheated over the past three seasons by electronically stealing signs have asked players associated with the organization what they know about a range …
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
The Reds are interested in Zack Wheeler; the Braves' big bullpen bet; more notes — Imagine this rotation for the Reds next season: — Wait, why would the Reds want Wheeler? Don't they need offense? Isn't starting pitching already their strength? — All fair questions …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners, Evan White Agree To Long-Term Contract — The Mariners and first base prospect Evan White are in agreement on a six-year, $24MM contract that contains three club options, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports (via Twitter). The contract, which can max out at $55.5MM if the options are exercised …
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Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Report: Mariners prospect Evan White agrees to historic $24 million deal before reaching majors — The Seattle Mariners and their top prospect have agreed to a historic $24 million deal before he has even played an inning in the major leagues or above Class AA.
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baseballmusings.com and Lookout Landing
George Miller / MLB Trade Rumors:
Minor MLB Transactions: 11/23/19 — We'll use this post to keep track of today's minor moves... - The Brewers signed right-hander Jesus Castillo to a minor-league deal that includes and invite to Major League camp, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The 24-year-old Venezuelan signed …
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Chris Cotillo / Union-News:
Mookie Betts rumors: Boston Red Sox still haven't had formal extension talks with star OF — BOSTON — The Red Sox still have not engaged star outfielder Mookie Betts in formal extension talks this winter, team president and CEO Sam Kennedy said Friday. — Chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom …
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Craig Calcaterra / NBCSports.com:
Rob Manfred responds to our report about recent labor negotiations — Two days ago NBC Sports reported comments Rob Manfred made to players union officials during midterm Collective Bargaining Agreement discussions this past summer. Specifically, sources told NBC Sports that Manfred took …
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baseballmusings.com, Baseball America, MLB Baseball News … and New York Post
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Extend Jose Abreu — The White Sox announced that they've agreed to a three-year, $50MM contract with first baseman Jose Abreu. The 32-year-old slugger had previously accepted a one-year, $17.8MM qualifying offer, effectively making this a two-year, $32.2MM extension.
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Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
MLB puts unanimous stamp of approval on John Sherman as next Royals owner — Now it's just a matter of paperwork and the transfer of about a billion dollars for John Sherman to officially take over as the new principal owner of the Kansas City Royals. — Major League Baseball's owners voted unanimously …
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Dylan A. Chase / MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Owners Approve Sale Of Royals To John Sherman
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Royals Review and Let's Go Tribe
