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Alex Pavlovic / NBCSports.com:
Sources: Bryce Harper, Giants have discussed 10-year contract — All along, the Giants have been viewed as a short-term solution for Bryce Harper. That's not actually the case. — The Giants and Harper's team have discussed a 10-year contract, NBC Sports Bay Area has learned.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Michael Fulmer pain-free, not worried about decreased velocity — LAKELAND, Fla. —Walking out to the pitcher's mound for his first game action since September, Michael Fulmer had one worry. — It was not his health, nor was it the right knee brace he's been wearing all spring …
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees' 1B battle between Luke Voit and Greg Bird heating up already — Luke Voit takes BP before Yankees-Rays game, Feb. 24, at Port Charlotte, Florida — LAKELAND, Fla. - Four games into the Grapefruit League season, the Yankees' first base battle is already raging.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers observations: Michael Fulmer's velocity down in debut — LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer made his first appearance of spring training on Wednesday afternoon against the New York Yankees, pumping fastballs in the low-90 m.p.h. range for two innings.
Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Ex-Detroit Tiger of the Week: Happy 51st birthday, Matt Stairs!
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Beyond the Box Score
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Kris Bryant on a possible contract extension: 'Everybody has money. We're not stupid.' — Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant discusses the contract the Rockies gave Nolan Arenado and Bryce Harper's free agency on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Time for Miguel Andujar to leave Yankees no regrets — LAKELAND — He's the Yankees' third baseman — for the near future, at least. — Last year, as Miguel Andujar was posting a solid rookie season, he had to listen to nonstop rumors about the Yankees potentially signing Manny Machado to replace him.
Dylan Hernandez / Baltimore Sun:
Clayton Kershaw's health and Bryce Harper's free agency among tests for Dave Roberts
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Los Angeles Times
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
What are Rangers looking for most from lefty relievers early in camp? (Hint: Not results) — The latest left-hander to audition for the Texas Rangers' bullpen on Opening Day was Kyle Byrd, who on Tuesday threw two perfect innings against the Seattle Mariners. — Another, Brett Martin, was scheduled to pitch Wednesday.
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Peter Schmuck / Baltimore Sun:
Don't be offended by Machado: Manny was just being Manny when he dissed Baltimore — It's good to see that — $300 million later — Manny Machado is still being Manny. — My favorite man-child just took a big shot at the Orioles, the city of Baltimore and the state of Maryland …
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Stephanie Apstein / Sports Illustrated:
Why Manny Machado Signed With the Padres After an Unpredictable Free Agency Adventure
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South Side Sox, Camden Chat and New York Daily News
Peter Schmuck / Baltimore Sun:
Chance Sisco hits two homers in Orioles' 7-6 Grapefruit League victory over Red Sox — Orioles catcher Chance Sisco appears hell-bent to make everyone forget last season as quickly as possible. — He homered in his first at-bat of the Grapefruit League exhibition season Saturday and blasted …
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MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Trade to Cardinals gave breakout prospect Lane Thomas ‘freedom to try new things’ and flourish — JUPITER, Fla. • When the call came with an opportunity that would change the trajectory of his career, Lane Thomas missed it. — Thomas was a High-A outfielder in Toronto's organization …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Ankiel starts another comeback trail with Cardinals — JUPITER, Fla. • The Cardinals' bullpen is well populated in lefthanded relievers with Andrew Miller, Brett Cecil, Chasen Shreve and Tyler Webb on the roster and Austin Gomber as a possibility, too.
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
5 takeaways from White Sox spring training, including Yonder Alonso and Jose Abreu saying they're not in competition — Photos from the White Sox's 11-4 loss to the Reds in a spring training game on Feb. 27, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. — Chicago Tribune — Five takeaways from White Sox spring training Wednesday:
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets acquired JD Davis believing he can shine with regular playing time — J.D. Davis on the Mets' injury situation — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Among a crowded collection of Astros infielders and outfielders, Mets executives noticed a talent they felt could shine with more playing time.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks look like long shots, but still have reason for hope — ANALYSIS: A single moment from a spring training game is something for Arizona to grasp onto heading into the 2019 season — Steven Souza Jr.'s three-run blast onto the grassy berm at Salt River Fields created the perfect spring tableau.
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: MLB prepared to ditch clock until 2022 — Major League Baseball is prepared to scuttle the implementation of a pitch clock until at least 2022 as part of a wide-ranging proposal to the MLB Players Association that would include the ability to implement a three-batter-minimum rule …
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue, New York Post, CBSSports.com, MLB Trade Rumors and Chicago Tribune
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J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
Atlantic League Expected To Add Robo-Umps, Other Changes From New MLB Agreement
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NESN.com and MLB Baseball News …
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mike Piazza would welcome Mets retiring David Wright's number … PORT ST. LUCIE — Mike Piazza is the only position player in Mets history with his number retired, but he expects to have company before long. — Asked Tuesday about the possibility of the team retiring David Wright's No. 5 …
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