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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Rockies owner: Troy Tulowitzki to Mets ‘not happening’ — PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — Charlie Monfort, co-owner of the Colorado Rockies, smiled when The Post told him of the many Mets fans who would love to see Troy Tulowitzki get traded to Citi Field. — “It's not happening,” Monfort responded.
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Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Monfort tells NY paper Tulo deal ‘not happening’ — MLB.com's Richard Justice and Bryan Hoch discuss the latest rumors regarding Troy Tulowitzki and which teams could be interested in a trade — DENVER — The notion of the Rockies trading shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to the Mets …
Evan Drellich / Ultimate Astros:
Astros talking Carlos Corporan trade with Rangers — The Astros and Rangers have discussed a trade for catcher Carlos Corporan, a person familiar with the conversations said Thursday. — The Astros and Rangers have long looked like potential trade partners this winter because of the Rangers' desire …
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Jeff / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' search for backup catcher points to Corporan, Soto — The Texas Rangers' pursuit of a catcher to back up Robinson Chirinos could take them to a familiar face or to a division rival. — The Rangers and the catcher-rich Houston Astros have discussed a trade for Carlos Corporan …
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Club looking to add depth with Chirinos the clear-cut No. 1
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Gerry Fraley / Texas Rangers Blog:
Rangers are still in pursuit of Philadelphia's Cole Hamels — Philadelphia Phillies starter Cole Hamels pitches to the Miami Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. — The Rangers continue to pursue the possibility of adding left-hander Cole Hamels from Philadelphia.
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Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Don't count on Cole Hamels coming to Red Sox (yet) — Cole Hamels. (Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images) — Remember a few years ago when Arizona was floating out Justin Upton in the offseason? He was the then-23-year-old, super-talented outfielder who had already put in two full seasons of star-level production.
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Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia:
Phillies continue to seek big haul for Hamels, taker for Howard — The Phillies open spring training camp in Clearwater five weeks from today with their first workout for pitchers and catchers. — Will Cole Hamels be there? — Five days later, position players will join the group for the first official full-squad workout.
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Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
Ian Desmond remains a possibility for Mets, but trade talks with Nationals haven't advanced — Washington GM Mike Rizzo told local reporters on Thursday that 'Ian Desmond is our shortstop. He's the leader of our team. He's one of the best shortstops in all of baseball.'
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Mark Bowman / Bowman's Blog:
Hart says he will not trade Kimbrel
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Mets should go all-in for Nats' Desmond & other moves that need to happen soon
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Associated Press:
Selig ‘emotional’ in final owners meeting — PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — Bud Selig concluded his final baseball owners meeting as commissioner after two days of basking in praise for the job he's done during more than 22 years in charge of the game. — Thursday's meeting followed a gala …
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Jim Mone / Fox Sports:
Sources: MLB owners seeking measures to speed up pace of games — Baseball has discussed forcing managers to make replay challenges more quickly as a way to speed up the pace of games. — Baseball owners are negotiating pace-of-game changes with the players union, but the initial adjustments …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Sign Lance Lynn To Three-Year Deal — The Cardinals announced on Thursday that they have reached a three-year, deal with righty Lance Lynn that buys out his remaining three seasons of arbitration eligibility. The contract reportedly guarantees Lynn a total of $22MM.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards, Lynn agree to 3-year deal for $22 million
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
New Yankees hitting coach eager to work with new Bombers shortstop Didi Gregorius — Didi Gregorius, who figures to be the Yanks' shortstop in the first year of the post-Derek Jeter Era, is ‘an incredibly athletic player,’ Pentland said. — There are much bigger names on the team …
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Hal Steinbrenner won't rule out Max Scherzer to Yankees
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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Why Tigers GM ruling out Max Scherzer needs a disclaimer — PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — While the baseball world wonders where and when Max Scherzer will sign, his old general manager offered this prediction: not Detroit. — “I would say no, probably not,” Dave Dombrowski, also the Tigers' president …
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Bob Nightengale / Associated Press:
MLB awards 2016 All-Star Game to San Diego — PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. - The San Diego Padres, who named their ballpark plaza after Commissioner Bud Selig in a controversial decision in August, were rewarded Thursday when they were granted the 2016 All-Star Game.
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