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Jayson Stark / MLB:
Phillies GM: Expects Hamels to start opener — Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told ESPN.com Monday that while he wouldn't completely rule out trading ace Cole Hamels in the next week, “I would expect him to be in spring training with the Phillies.”
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Durable right-hander with two pennants on resume joins rotation — Corey Brock joins MLB Tonight to break down the Padres' busy offseason, including the additions of James Shields and Justin Upton — SAN DIEGO — The Padres didn't set out this offseason to add to their starting rotation …
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Baseball America:
2015 MLB Draft Order And Projected Pools — With the impending signing of James Shields by the Padres, the complete 2015 draft order has been set and for the first time under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, signed in 2011, the Astros will not select first.
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs ace preparing to lead deep rotation as club eyes postseason berth — After elevating his strong career to new heights in 2014 with an ERA of 2.46, Jon Lester is poised to thrive in the Senior Circuit — MESA, Ariz. — Jon Lester got a head start on getting to know his new Cubs teammates …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Next move may be as important as last ones for Padres, Preller — FOX Sports — Padres general manager A.J. Preller (far left) keeps adding to the stable of star-laden talent he's brought in this offseason, but that may or may not make a difference in the standings.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Draft Order Set — With James Shields reportedly headed to San Diego, the last moving parts in the coming year's amateur draft are now fixed in place. The Padres will wave goodbye to the 13th overall pick — the same slot the team used last year to take the since-promised-away Trea Turner — in order to add Shields.
Mike Petriello / FanGraphs Baseball:
James Shields Can't Solve The Biggest Padres Problem
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John Rieger / Fox Sports:
Padres, free agent right-hander Shields agree to deal
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Source: James Shields to Padres
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Yahoo Sports:
It's a Grand Slam! Yahoo and MLBAM Team Up for Exclusive Video Content — By Ken Fuchs, VP/Group Lead - Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Finance, and Product Partnerships — Building on our partnership with MLBAM, Yahoo will now offer a variety of fun new features for fans like in-game highlights …
Billy Bean / MLB.com:
‘MLB Network Presents: Billy Bean’ details one man's struggle with coming out — Billy Bean describes having to keep his relationship secret during one of the highlights of his career — A little over two months ago, I introduced myself to a large group of people who work at MLB Network …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Lefty, who missed most of last season due to a knee injury, looking forward to camp — Matt Waymire and Jim Duquette discuss CC Sabathia's offseason efforts as the Yankees lefty looks to bounce back in 2015 — NEW YORK — CC Sabathia said that his surgically repaired right knee is continuing …
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Baseball Prospectus:
2015 Prospects: Top 101 Prospects of 2015 by Nick J. Faleris, Chris Mellen and BP Prospect Staff — The Twins' Byron Buxton is, for the second year in a row, the best prospect in baseball.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Finding A Home For Rickie Weeks — This time of year, few free agents will require a sizable commitment to add. While James Shields provided a notable exception, the bulk of remaining free agents can be had for relatively modest investments. Last winter, seemingly innocuous deals for Pat Neshek …
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