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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets agree to two-year, $86 million deal with Justin Verlander — SAN DIEGO — The Mets have their ace. — Just one day into the winter meetings the Mets are reportedly in agreement on a two-year contract with right-hander Justin Verlander. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan …
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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
What I'm hearing at MLB Winter Meetings 2022 — In recent weeks, one of the rumors circulating throughout baseball was that Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer did not like each other, dating to their time with the Tigers from 2011 to 2014. — The buzz prompted me to call two other members …
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Source: Phillies, SS Trea Turner reach 11-year, $300M deal — SAN DIEGO — Shortstop Trea Turner and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed on an 11-year, $300 million contract Monday, sources told ESPN, adding the best power-speed player in baseball to the National League champions' already-potent lineup.
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Sources: New York Mets, Justin Verlander reach agreement — MLB, New York Mets, Houston Astros — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has agreed to a two-year, $86 million deal with the New York Mets, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday. — The deal includes a vesting third-year option, a source told ESPN.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Carlos Rodon remains Yankees' pitching priority despite heavy competition — SAN DIEGO — While the Yankees' main priority remains superstar Aaron Judge, they remain in daily contact with Carlos Rodon's camp, and preferred him as a rotation option all along to Justin Verlander or certainly Jacob deGrom …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees' interest in Brandon Nimmo may go beyond Aaron Judge insurance — SAN DIEGO — The Yankees are expected to meet with Brandon Nimmo here in San Diego. They are seeking two outfielders, so theoretically, they could sign both Judge and Nimmo — though that could possibly bloat their budget.
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Sun-Sentinel:
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LATEST SHOW — Dolphins Deep Dive: How will Miami fare in meaningful December games that kickoff vs. 49ers? — Dolphins Deep Dive: How will Miami protect Tua after Armstead and Jackson's injuries? — Dolphins Deep Dive: What should we expect as Mike McDaniel returns …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Grizzlies sit starters and still roll 101-93, as Heat fail to reach .500 — The takeaway from these first two months of the Miami Heat's season has been the lament of being less than whole. — The lesson Monday night from the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum is that doesn't always matter.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Red Sox in advanced talks with pitcher Tommy Kahnle, who could choose his team Tuesday — SAN DIEGO - The Red Sox are among the teams involved in advanced talks with free-agent reliever Tommy Kahnle, who is expected to make a decision about a team as soon as Tuesday, according to multiple major league sources.
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson ‘week to week’ with knee injury, but ‘less likely’ to play vs. Steelers — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is “week to week” after injuring his knee Sunday against the Denver Broncos and is considered unlikely to play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach John Harbaugh said Monday.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
San Francisco Giants' confidence is quietly growing in Aaron Judge sweepstakes — SAN DIEGO — The San Francisco Giants' confidence is growing in their hopes of signing American League MVP Aaron Judge, with team officials divulging Monday that they have become ultra-aggressive in their talks to land the New York Yankees star.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Red Sox made a three-year offer to José Abreu, but it didn't come close to what he signed for with the Astros — SAN DIEGO — While the Red Sox saw first baseman/designated hitter José Abreu as a great fit — a righthanded run producer in the middle of their order …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Aaron Rodgers — in a quieter performance — builds on his legacy vs. Chicago Bears: 'You never know when it's going to be your last time playing at a place' — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 42 — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Week 13 recap: Justin Fields returns, but Chicago Bears lose their 6th straight game — and 8th straight to Green Bay Packers
Week 13 recap: Justin Fields returns, but Chicago Bears lose their 6th straight game — and 8th straight to Green Bay Packers
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