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Rob Bradford / Audacy:
Red Sox were in attendance at Justin Verlander's showcase — Live BP: Remembering Jerry Remy — Justin Verlander, a Red Sox. It's an intriguing idea. — While such a scenario might seem a long shot, the Sox have at least put themselves in a position to enter the conversation for the free-agent pitcher.
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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Ranking the top 40 MLB free agents and predicting where they'll sign — MORE FROM: — CARLSBAD, Calif. — It will be the best of Hot Stove Leagues, it will be the worst of Hot Stove Leagues. — Check out The Post's Top 40 free agents. That's right, 40.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
METRO SPORTS BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY OPINION CORONAVIRUS SPOTLIGHT RHODE ISLAND POLITICS EDUCATION LIFESTYLE ARTS GLOBE MAGAZINE CARS REAL ESTATE EVENTS — CARLSBAD, Calif. — The Red Sox were among the many teams that gathered in Florida to watch Justin Verlander — who is recovering from Tommy John surgery — pitch in front of scouts.
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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
Kiley McDaniel's 2021-22 MLB free agent rankings — Before we get into the full 2021-22 free-agent rankings of this MLB offseason, here is some important context for next year's projections: — I'm ranking players by the guaranteed money I think they'll get offered and, in all but a few cases, what I think they'll sign for.
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets expected to talk Kris Bryant with Scott Boras at GM meetings — CARLSBAD, Calif. — The Mets' need for a right-handed bat, third-base upgrade and versatility all point to Kris Bryant as a strong fit for a lineup that underperformed in 2021. — Bryant, 29, is among the players the Mets …
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Shams Charania / The Athletic:
Ben Simmons trade talk, where things stand with the Sixers, plus more NBA notes: Shams Charania's Inside Pass — The NBA season is three weeks old and there have already been several significant developments we have kept close tabs on in the Inside Pass. — On the court, brilliant …
Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
2021-22 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions — MLB Trade Rumors is proud to present our 16th annual Top 50 Free Agents list! For the entire list of free agents, plus the ability to filter by signing status, position, signing team, and qualifying offer status, check out our mobile-friendly free agent tracker here.
Associated Press:
Record five St. Louis Cardinals capture Gold Glove awards as full list of winners announced — ST. LOUIS — A record five St. Louis players won National League Gold Gloves, with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, second baseman Tommy Edman, third baseman Nolan Arenado, center fielder Harrison Bader …
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Manny Randhawa / MLB.com:
Your 2021 Gold Glove Award winners are ... It's that time of year — awards season. And among the most prestigious honors handed out each offseason are the Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, recognizing the best defensive players at each position in each league. The nominees for each position …
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New York Mets:
METS STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF PEDRO FELICIANO — “The Mets are so saddened to hear of the loss to their family today. Pedro Feliciano will be remembered as a beloved member of the Mets organization for his impact as a great teammate as well as his reputation as one of the most competitive …
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Tim Healey / Newsday:
Pedro Feliciano, workhorse Mets reliever, dies at 45
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
How big will Rangers go this offseason — Trevor Story, Carlos Correa, Corey Seager? ; Reds' Wade Miley mess; more notes — Let's start with the obligatory disclaimer: Money matters most to players in free agency. More than geography. More than relationships. More than whether a team is a contender, or any other factor.
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Here are 17 bold free agency predictions
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Matt Eddy / Baseball America:
2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams — ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — ATLANTA BRAVES — BALTIMORE ORIOLES — BOSTON RED SOX — CHICAGO CUBS — CHICAGO WHITE SOX — CINCINNATI REDS — CLEVELAND GUARDIANS — COLORADO ROCKIES — DETROIT TIGERS — HOUSTON ASTROS
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John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's GM David Forst maps out blueprint to hire manager to replace Bob Melvin — CARLSBAD, San Diego County — The A's aren't in a rush to hire a successor to Bob Melvin, who left Oakland two weeks ago to become the Padres' manager. — On the first day of the general meetings in Carlsbad …
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