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Kevin Acee / The Charlotte Observer:
Padres ready to follow Machado to edge — Since the Manny Machado news broke Tuesday, Padres players have had the wide eyes and giddy hop-steps of kids told on Christmas Eve that Santa and his reindeer were spotted flying low over the rooftops. — And these Padres kids are ready to become men.
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Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Why did teams shy from Manny Machado and Bryce Harper? They aren't baseball's best — In the end, Manny Machado got his record-breaking contract, and sometime soon — maybe by the All-Star break? — Bryce Harper will get his as well. For that you must give their respective agents …
Mark Didtler / Associated Press:
Cashman: Yankees never talked dollars with Manny Machado — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Yankees never talked dollars with Manny Machado when he visited New York with agent Dan Lozano in December. — “The free agency process leads people to where they belong, and Manny belongs in San Diego …
Pete Caldera / USA Today:
Yankees GM Brian Cashman on Manny Machado: 'You can't have them all' — TAMPA, Fla. - Out in Arizona, Manny Machado was being formally introduced by the San Diego Padres. — Meanwhile at Steinbrenner Field, New York Yankees general manger Brian Cashman was pledging faith in his 2019 roster …
Associated Press:
'It's finally over': Manny Machado calls the Padres a perfect fit
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Sporting News and ESPN
Weston DeWitt / Associated Press:
With Machado at third, Kinsler can focus on second for Pads
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MLB Trade Rumors
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards' Carpenter looks forward to having entire spring to prepare — JUPITER, Fla. • Matt Carpenter won't be playing in the first spring training game Saturday for the Cardinals. But he will be appearing in the second one Sunday, which puts him about three weeks ahead of his schedule …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Knizner to start behind the plate for Cardinals in spring opener — JUPITER, Fla. • As nine-time All-Star and Gold Glover Yadier Molina works his way into playing trim following off-season knee surgery, Andrew Knizner, the Cardinals' top catching prospect, will start behind …
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Viva El Birdos
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals agree to two-year contract with Jose Martinez — JUPITER, Fla. • The comfort and enthusiasm that Jose Martinez has expressed since it became clear the Cardinals would not trade him this winter has been rewarded with a new contract. — Martinez, still years away from free agency …
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ESPN:
Mets' Jed Lowrie has knee sprain, unsure of Opening Day status — New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie on Saturday said he's unsure of when he'll be able to resume baseball activities after being diagnosed with a left knee capsule sprain. — “I want to be out there with the guys on Opening Day …
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Toronto Sun:
Red Sox manager Cora on death of reporter: 'That's real. Life is real.' — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora addressed the team on Friday morning about the death of longtime Boston Globe baseball writer Nick Cafardo. — Cora said he told the players to enjoy themselves …
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Over the Monster and MLB Baseball News …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Clint Frazier is finally healthy and can't wait for the spring training bus rides
Daily Record:
New York Yankees face Boston Red Sox to open their Grapefruit League slate
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Pinstripe Alley
Adam London / NESN.com:
David Price Lays Out Three Reasons Why He Chose To Stay With Red Sox
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NBCSports.com
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kris Bryant, Javier Baez start in Cubs' spring opener — Chicago Tribune — Kris Bryant and Javier Baez will start Saturday when the Cubs open the exhibition season against the Brewers at Sloan Park. — Bryant and Baez are two of four regular position players in the lineup.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Yoan Moncada begins transition to third base in White Sox's Cactus League opener vs. A's — Chicago Tribune — With a split-squad opening day for the White Sox, almost all of their their regulars are in one of the starting lineups. — Eloy Jimenez will lead the Sox in the home game …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: White Sox prospects Eloy Jimenez, Nick Madrigal and Dylan Cease take the spotlight …
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MLB Trade Rumors and South Side Sox
Toronto Sun:
Clayton Kershaw shut down by Dodgers after ‘not feeling right’ — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has been shut down indefinitely after telling manager Dave Roberts that he “didn't feel right” after two discouraging outings on the mound. — Kershaw worked out indoors …
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ESPN:
Bryce Harper meets with Phillies owner John Middleton in Las Vegas — Philadelphia Phillies managing general partner John Middleton flew to Las Vegas on Friday night to meet with free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper in his hometown, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
And the award goes to ... : Derrick Goold's top 10 baseball movies (with help from the Cardinals) — Heading into the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday, Derrick Goold checks in with the Cardinals' clubhouse to help rank his 10 favorite baseball movies, complete with comments from players on some of their favorites.
Jon Meoli / The Charlotte Observer:
Orioles' Mike Yastrzemski feels like he belongs in major league camp. The years it took to get there show why — Buck Britton was a do-it-all infielder for the Double-A Bowie Baysox in 2014 when a comet of a young outfielder with a name no one could ignore arrived in the midst of a breakout season: Mike Yastrzemski.
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Camden Chat and Baltimore Sun
Marcelino Benito / KHOU-TV:
A look at Astros spring training by the numbers — Every year spring training is a major production. Just getting everything to Florida is an MVP level feat — Spring training marks the beginning of the Astros run to another title. Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve and George Springer are three …
