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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Seattle Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic says team is punishing him for refusing to sign contract extension — PEORIA, Ariz. — Prized outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic told USA TODAY Sports Tuesday that he is a victim of service-time manipulation by the Seattle Mariners …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole frustrated by service-time manipulation and analytics being used against players — TAMPA — Gerrit Cole can wear two hats in a season. Obviously, Cole is wearing the navy-and-white cap of the Yankees ace, carrying the expectations of an organization that hasn't been to a World Series in 11 years.
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Lookout Landing and Pinstripe Alley
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Michael Conforto thinks Mets can be successful if they ignore the hype and ‘stay hungry’ — PORT ST. LUCIE — Michael Conforto has seen plenty of different Mets teams through his six years in the big leagues. He saw a strong team as a rookie in 2015, when the Mets ended their season with a division crown …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks on verge of adding veteran reliever Tyler Clippard — The Diamondbacks are on the verge of adding another veteran arm to their bullpen after agreeing to terms with right-hander Tyler Clippard on a one-year, $2.25 million deal with an option for 2022.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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ESPN:
Reports: Tyler Clippard agrees to 1-year deal with Arizona Diamondbacks — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract with reliever Tyler Clippard, according to multiple reports. — The agreement, reached on Monday, is pending a physical.
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Go high on the Mets and Padres and other sure things in MLB over/unders — When my little brother was at the very end of his teenage years, he stepped over the Vermont moat and joined me for spring training in Arizona. Eventually we made our way to Las Vegas for some exhibition games.
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Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Fernando Tatis Jr. cites legacy as reason for 14-year deal with San Diego Padres — SAN DIEGO — In discussing options for a long-term deal with electrifying young shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., the San Diego Padres brought up the concept of “a statue contract.”
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ESPN, Padres News and Pinstripe Alley
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
The logic behind the Tatis deal; Lindor next? ; Giants' flexibility; more notes — Fernando Tatis Jr. could have gone year to year, become a free agent entering his age 26 season and signed for more than $340 million. Extensions always come with a tradeoff: A player gains long-term security …
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New Jersey Online, MLB Trade Rumors, New York Post, MLB Baseball News … and Talking Chop
Jeff Howe / The Athletic:
High prices. Patience needed. What I'm hearing about Patriots' search for new QB — The New England Patriots have been aggressively perusing the quarterback trade market, but they have so far been thwarted by inflated prices in an offseason that is currently siding with the sellers.
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Boston Herald, CBS Boston and New York Post
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Clayton Kershaw ‘absolutely’ considering return to Los Angeles Dodgers — Clayton Kershaw quelled some of the questions about his future with the Los Angeles Dodgers, saying Sunday he would “absolutely” consider the possibility of re-signing with the team after his contract ends this season.
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Sports Illustrated, True Blue LA and MLB Baseball News …
Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Francisco Lindor's arrival in Mets camp brings a smile to Luis Rojas' face — Francisco Lindor reported to camp on Sunday, which is as exciting for his new manager as it is for Mets fans. — “It's just great to see him in the uniform,” Luis Rojas said of Lindor, who took batting practice …