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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Sign Rich Hill, Homer Bailey — The Twins have pulled off a fascinating New Year's Eve double-strike. The club announced that hurlers Rich Hill and Homer Bailey have each agreed to contracts, as Dan Hayes of The Athletic first reported (Twitter link).
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MLB Baseball News …, Cubs Insider, Lone Star Ball and The Good Phight
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Dan Hayes / The Athletic:
Twins' adjusted plan: Sign Rich Hill and Homer Bailey, aim for Josh Donaldson — The Twins sought “impact” starting pitching at the beginning of the offseason. But after missing out on their top targets in free agency, they've been forced to adjust. — In their current adaptation …
Discussion:
MLB.com, Royals Review and MLB Trade Rumors
Kyle Glaser / Baseball America:
Ranking Every MLB Team's Draft Performance In The 2010s — The 2010s saw waves of young stars arrive at a nearly unprecedented rate in Major League Baseball, and talent-rich drafts were a big part of that. — The 2010 and 2011 drafts are widely considered two of the best drafts in recent memory.
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Lookout Landing
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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 …
Discussion:
Fish Stripes
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
How the Red Sox are approaching Mookie Betts' situation — The Red Sox are not actively shopping Mookie Betts. — According to major league sources, this is the reality when it comes to how Chaim Bloom and Co. are approaching the situation involving their star outfielder this offseason.
Discussion:
Over the Monster, MLB Trade Rumors, Bleacher Nation and MLB Baseball News …
Sahadev Sharma / The Athletic:
10 Cubs predictions for 2020: Kris Bryant's future, Yu Darvish's success and more — The Cubs' last decade got off to an inauspicious start. The 2010 season was the first of five straight losing seasons in which the Cubs averaged 94 losses a year. But then, the promise …
Discussion:
Bleacher Nation, Cubs Insider and MLB Baseball News …
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 …
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter, FenwayNation, MLB Trade Rumors and The Boston Globe
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
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.
Discussion:
Baseball Prospectus, Beyond the Box Score and South Side Sox
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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School of Roch, Birds Watcher and MLB Baseball News …
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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DRaysBay
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.
