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Clayton Richer / Jays Journal:
Blue Jays: Travis Shaw had as many as 14 suitors including Red Sox — According to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, Travis Shaw had as many as 14 suitors including interest from his former Red Sox team before the Blue Jays landed the infielder. — In the article, Speier did say the Red Sox …
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White Sox finalize $55.5 million, 3-year deal with Keuchel — Chicago White Sox and former AL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel finalized a $55.5 million, three-year contract on Monday. — Keuchel will earn $18 million in salary each of the next three seasons.
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Kyle Glaser / Baseball America:
Ranking The Best Draft Classes Of The 2010s — It's no secret that drafting well is a critical element of success in Major League Baseball. Even amidst a run of poor drafts, one great draft class can completely alter a franchise's outlook. — As the 2010s comes to a close …
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ESPN:
Sources: Marlins, OF Corey Dickerson reach 2-year, $17.5 million deal — The Miami Marlins have reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Corey Dickerson on a $17.5 million, two-year contract, sources have confirmed to ESPN. — MLB Network first reported on the deal between the sides.
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George Miller / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins To Sign Corey Dickerson — The Marlins are finalizing a two-year deal with free-agent outfielder Corey Dickerson, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The contract will pay the 30-year-old $17.5MM over the next two years, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The deal is pending a physical.
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Sign Kohl Stewart, DFA Marcos Diplan — The Orioles announced the signing of former Twins' right-hander Kohl Stewart. Fellow right-hander Marcos Diplan has been designated for assignment to clear 40-man space. Stewart's deal is a split contract which will pay him $800K if he stays in the majors …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Pete Alonso, who delivered a season for the ages and still isn't satisfied, is Daily News' NY Sports Person of the Year — When looking back at Pete Alonso's historic rookie season, there is a singular moment that wholly encapsulates what he means to the Mets franchise and how, with earnest awareness, he represents New York.
