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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nightengale's notebook: 10 questions heading into MLB's winter meetings — NASHVILLE, Tenn. − Christmas trees are everywhere, wreaths are hung, carolers singing, and there are enough bright lights to illuminate a small country. — But no matter where you look at the 3.3 million square foot complex …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Shohei Ohtani could become $600 million man as free agency bidding intensifies — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is believed to already have received multiple bids well north of $500 million, and some speculate he could even wind up as baseball's first $600 million man — or come close, at least.
Jack Harris / Los Angeles Times:
Waiting game: Why the Dodgers' winter plans hinge on Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto — About a month into free agency, a de facto waiting game is underway — for both the Dodgers, and many other clubs around Major League Baseball. — In what has been a quiet offseason around the league …
Nick Deeds / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Acquire Jarred Kelenic, Marco Gonzales, Evan White From Mariners — The Braves have acquired outfielder Jarred Kelenic from the Mariners, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times, left-hander Marco Gonzales and first baseman Evan White are also headed to Atlanta in the deal.
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Mariners' momentum continues to fade after trade of Jarred Kelenic — Some thoughts on the Mariners' end of their trade Sunday night with the Braves, in which Seattle traded outfielder Jarred Kelenic, left-hander Marco Gonzales and first baseman Evan White for right-hander Jackson Kowar and minor-league righty Cole Phillips:
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Leyland, postseason manager extraordinaire, elected to Hall — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With his gray hair and mustache, his crusty countenance and his penchant for sneaking cigarettes during games, Jim Leyland long looked the part of the venerable, veteran skipper.
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Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Juan Soto, starters atop Padres' agenda as winter meetings set to begin — With many additions needed and limits to spending power, Padres seem almost certain to trade Juan Soto — and probably soon — The Padres let Nick Martinez go over what essentially was $3 million per year when compared to the deal he agreed to with the Reds.
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The Athletic:
In Juan Soto trade talks, Yankees and Padres far apart but Blue Jays are suitors: Sources — As of Friday afternoon, the Yankees and Padres were far apart on a deal involving outfielder Juan Soto, according to sources briefed on the discussions. The negotiations are not taking place in a vacuum.
Andy Martino / SNY:
Sources: Momentum stalls — for now at least — on Yankees/Padres Juan Soto talks
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Sam Amick / The Athletic:
James Harden unplugged: On Sixers/Daryl Morey divorce, early LA Clippers days and more — SAN FRANCISCO — James Harden is weighing his options again. — It's late Thursday at Chase Center, some five months after he chose to issue his third trade request in the past four seasons and 20 minutes …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals exploring trade offers for Tyler O'Neill, other outfielders, says John Mozeliak — NASHVILLE — In what could be considered an annual rite of Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, the Cardinals are exploring trades that could reduce the number of outfielders on the roster.
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The Athletic:
Zach Wilson reluctant to step back into starting role as Jets mull QB change: Sources — The New York Jets are prepared to make another switch at quarterback — but their top choice is reluctant to take on the job. The team is leaning toward turning back to Zach Wilson to start but he is hesitant …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Extend Manager Rob Thomson — The Phillies have extended the contract of manager Rob Thomson through the 2025 season, per a team announcement. He'd previously been signed through the 2024 campaign, so this will tack another year onto his deal and prevent him from entering the coming season with lame-duck status.
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Charlie Goldsmith / Cincinnati.com:
'Everyone knows we're supposed to be good.' The Reds are embracing new expectations — Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain lives in the Phoenix area in the offseason, but he didn't make the drive downtown during October to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series.
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