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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Gleyber Torres bets on himself with Detroit Tigers with $100M in mind — Gleyber Torres told his agent exactly what he wanted. — It wasn't a multi-year contract. — In early November, Torres met with Octagon agent Jose Mijares before MLB's general manager meetings …
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
What if Detroit Tigers miss on top target Alex Bregman? Anthony Santander interest exists — The Detroit Tigers already signed Gleyber Torres, a right-handed hitting second baseman, to a one-year, $15 million contract, but the Tigers still need another right-handed hitter to balance their lineup full of left-handed hitters.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Tigers, Gleyber Torres reach 1-year, $15M deal, sources say — Free agent infielder Gleyber Torres has signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, the team announced Friday. Sources familiar with the situation told ESPN the contract is worth $15 million.
Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers sign infielder Gleyber Torres to 1-year, $15 million contract — The Detroit Tigers have signed former New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a free-agent contract. — Torres, a right-handed hitting infielder, has agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal, according to sources with knowledge of the agreement.
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Maren Angus-Coombs / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees Linked to Padres All-Star Free Agent in Potential Blockbuster Move — With only a few days remaining on the calendar for 2024, the San Diego Padres should be getting slightly worried with the status of outfielder Jurickson Profar. — Profar has yet to re-sign and the longer …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: D-backs, RHP Corbin Burnes agree to 6 years, $210M — Right-hander Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a six-year, $210 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday, a shocking end-of-the-year signing that sends the best player left in free agency …
New York Times:
Mike Brown's final days with the Kings: Disastrous play, tension with a star and an awkward firing — SACRAMENTO — Early Friday afternoon, not long after Mike Brown completed his final practice as head coach of the Sacramento Kings with an 18-minute news conference, general manager Monte McNair called him.
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Teoscar Hernández, Dodgers reach 3-year, $66M deal — Outfielder Teoscar Hernández and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a three-year, $66 million contract, sources told ESPN on Friday, reuniting the World Series standout with the team he helped capture a championship.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
A's President Dave Kaval Announces Resignation — A's president Dave Kaval announced Friday that he's resigning from his role in order to “pursue new business opportunities in California.” His last day with the team will be Dec. 31. Kaval, former president of Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes …
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Mark Feinsand / MLB.com:
Swift and smart pivots led to productive December for Red Sox — The starting rotation was a priority for the Red Sox this winter, and while Boston didn't get the No. 1 target on its wish list, it's been a good couple of weeks for the club on the pitching front.
