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Sources: Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins agree to 3-year, $105.3 million deal with opt-outs — Shortstop Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a three-year, $105.3 million contract that includes opt-outs after the first two seasons, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
In contacting Braves, other clubs, about Carlos Correa, Scott Boras was looking beyond 2022 — In conducting his due diligence for free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa, agent Scott Boras contacted perhaps half the major-league clubs. One of them was particularly intriguing, if not for 2022 …
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Breaking down the likelihood (or unlikelihood) of Donovan Mitchell coming to the Knicks — Ever since Leon Rose took over as Knicks president two years ago, the home run has lurked. It has taken on different forms and players, but it's always chilling in the background …
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'The most toxic environment I've ever been a part of': Inside Urban Meyer's disastrous year with Jaguars — Urban Meyer burst into a room full of players at the Jaguars' facility. He was furious. — One of his players had missed an assignment during a preseason game, leading to a busted play.
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Patrick Williams (wrist) is cleared for full contact — and the Chicago Bulls forward could return in the next 2 weeks — SALT LAKE CITY — After five months waiting on the sidelines, Patrick Williams is poised to make his return for the Chicago Bulls in the next two weeks.
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Top Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Brailyn Marquez in camp after testing positive for COVID — and dealing with myocarditis last season — MESA, ARIZ. — Brailyn Marquez built up in the offseason while waiting for the MLB lockout to end, hoping to make an impression in Chicago Cubs camp.
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Boston Red Sox, Trevor Story agree to six-year, $140M contract, sources confirm — Trevor Story and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a six-year, $140 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN. — The deal includes an opt-out after the fourth season, sources said.
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Bob Hohler / The Boston Globe:
David Ortiz was targeted by drug kingpin in 2019 shooting, according to Ed Davis's findings — Red Sox great David Ortiz was shot point-blank in the back in his native Dominican Republic in 2019 because a notorious international drug kingpin whose path he crossed multiple times wanted him dead …
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Tim Healey / Newsday:
Pete Alonso feeling strong and believes Mets' culture will be changed on field — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — These first years of Pete Alonso's career have been full of wild statistics, from him leading the majors in home runs since his debut (106, the only player to reach triple digits) …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: Jose Barrero sidelined; Vladimir Gutierrez not taking anything for granted … GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Jose Barrero, competing for the Cincinnati Reds' starting shortstop job, didn't participate in Saturday's workout and won't play in at least the first few spring training games because of a sore left wrist.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets starting third baseman Eduardo Escobar ready to take on leadership role in clubhouse — PORT ST. LUCIE — Almost every morning, Eduardo Escobar begins his day by spreading positivity. — Escobar posts a supportive message on Instagram, encouraging his fans to work hard and follow their dreams.
Dan Martin / New York Post:
Yankees' catching depth takes blow with Ben Rortvedt injury — SARASOTA - The Yankees' already thin catching situation has taken another hit this spring, as newly acquired Ben Rortvedt has been sidelined with an oblique injury, according to Aaron Boone. — The 24-year-old is still doing …
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Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
‘Everything we are looking for:’ How DT Larry Ogunjobi became the 1st big-splash signing for Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles — Chip Smith keeps the videos in his smartphone with a sense of fulfillment. Every so often he'll pull one up and watch Larry Ogunjobi, a 305-pound package of eagerness …
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