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Mark Fischer / New York Daily News:
Bryce Harper free agency: Things get weird on Day 119 — The Dodgers see the Phillies “stupid money,” and raise them a Brinks truck. — Now, Bryce Harper, take your pick, and abandon the free agent list like Manny Machado. — It took 119 days for the Dodgers to get on board with the notion of turning Hollywood into Harperwood.
Discussion:
The Big Lead
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dodgers enter mix for Bryce Harper, who expects to make decision by the end of the week
Dodgers enter mix for Bryce Harper, who expects to make decision by the end of the week
Discussion:
Phillies Nation, The Good Phight and MLB Trade Rumors
Patrick Rishe / Forbes:
The Economic And Marketing Logic Of Manny Machado To The San Diego Padres
The Economic And Marketing Logic Of Manny Machado To The San Diego Padres
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
ESPN:
Dodgers re-enter Bryce Harper sweepstakes, interested in short-term deal
Dodgers re-enter Bryce Harper sweepstakes, interested in short-term deal
Discussion:
New York Post, NBC Bay Area, True Blue LA, NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News … and Philly.com
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
MLB 2019: Potential busts and players on the decline this season
MLB 2019: Potential busts and players on the decline this season
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Tulowitzki hits homer then rips Jays team that “told me I couldn't play anymore” — TAMPA — In the big picture of exhibition baseball it meant next to nothing, especially given we are still in the shaking off the rust portion of the program. — But for disgruntled Blue Jays fans …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
James Paxton debut adds fuel to Yankees legend's dream prediction
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
A look ahead at New York Yankees spring training this week
A look ahead at New York Yankees spring training this week
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and MLB Baseball News …
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Dombrowski: Red Sox won't be signing any more relievers — BRADENTON, Fla. — For those holding out hope Craig Kimbrel might still be an option for the Red Sox, Dave Dombrowski pretty much put an end to that line of thinking Monday morning. — Talking at LECOM Park prior …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, NESN.com, MLB Trade Rumors and CBS Boston
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John Tomase / WEEI:
Steven Wright not pitching yet, but Red Sox confident he's making progress
Steven Wright not pitching yet, but Red Sox confident he's making progress
Discussion:
NESN.com
Patrick Reusse / Kansas City Star:
Under Alex Cora, modern Red Sox clubhouse a far cry from those of yesteryear
Under Alex Cora, modern Red Sox clubhouse a far cry from those of yesteryear
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Associated Press:
All eyes on Kikuchi during his spring debut for Mariners — PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Yusei Kikuchi felt the nerves Monday that would normally accompany taking the mound in front of tens of thousands of fans in a major ballpark, not the few thousand who showed up for a spring training game in the desert.
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Shannon Drayer / sports.MyNorthwest.com:
Notebook: Teammates talk Yusei Kikuchi as LHP prepares for Mariners debut
Notebook: Teammates talk Yusei Kikuchi as LHP prepares for Mariners debut
Discussion:
U.S.S. Mariner and Lookout Landing
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Seattle Mariners play long ball in 11-3 win over Cincinnati Reds — PEORIA, Ariz. - The Reds fell to the Seattle Mariners 11-3 to fall to 1-1-1 on the spring. — The home run ball stung the Reds badly. Alex Wood and Michael Lorenzen gave up two-run shots, and Keury Mella gave up a three-run shot.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel gets his (two) chances in center field — PEORIA, Ariz. - The Reds started to get answers to the biggest question of Reds spring Tuesday. — So can top prospect Nick Senzel play center field? — Let's just say we don't know a lot …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Hicks' surprise extension gives insight into Yankees mindset — TAMPA — The Yankees are betting on their future now. — On Monday, they locked up center fielder Aaron Hicks to a seven-year, $70 million deal, marking the second extension the Yankees have struck with the core of their young team this spring.
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Jimmy Nelson backs off from throwing with arm fatigue, but the Brewers say they're not worried — PHOENIX - Right-hander Jimmy Nelson was backed off from throwing over the weekend after experiencing what was called “arm fatigue,” a situation the Milwaukee Brewers' baseball bosses did not consider a noteworthy setback.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
5 takeaways from White Sox spring training: Eloy Jimenez, Luis Robert and Zack Collins show their stuff — Photos of Eloy Jimenez, the White Sox outfielder and No. 4-ranked prospect by Baseball America. — Chicago Tribune — Five takeaways from White Sox spring training Monday:
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Terry Francona: ‘Fans want to see splashy moves,’ but likes what Indians did to bolster bullpen — Manager Terry Francona understands that fans want to see splashy moves, but feels the Cleveland Indians ‘did a good job’ bolstering their bullpen for the 2019 season.
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Jake Bauers: Indians' culture ‘all about winning’
Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Dodgers continue to pile up the offense in win over Cubs — THE GAME: The Dodgers have scored 31 runs in their first three Cactus League games after beating a Chicago Cubs split-squad team 11-2 on Monday at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. — PITCHING REPORT: RHP Brock Stewart had a rough first inning …
Discussion:
True Blue LA
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann now has full health, tweaked pitches — CLEARWATER, Fla. — The last time Jordan Zimmermann pitched for Doug Mientkiewicz, it went badly. — He was injured. There were boos. — Zimmermann didn't know how hurt he was at the time …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell betting big on himself and Tampa Bay Rays — PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner is one year removed from when he couldn't say much of anything, not after a 2017 season that included a jarring trip to the minor leagues.
Discussion:
DRaysBay
ESPN:
Yankees name Andy Pettitte special adviser to GM — The New York Yankees have named former star pitcher Andy Pettitte as a special adviser to the general manager. — The team made the announcement Monday, although it is unclear what Pettitte's role will be within the organization.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw 'didn't feel great' after playing catch, Dave Roberts says — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Clayton Kershaw “didn't feel great” after playing catch on Monday. — “Where he is right now, it might be another day or two before he picks it up again,” Roberts told reporters.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …