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New York Times:
A Pete Alonso contract prediction plus more MLB players who could sign short-term deals — Now that first baseman Pete Alonso's camp has told the New York Mets he is willing to accept a three-year contract with opt-outs, other prominent free agents are contemplating whether to follow suit.
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Madison Williams / Sports Illustrated:
Pete Alonso's Contract Situation Prompting Two Players to Seek Shorter Deals — Alonso could be signing a shorter three-year deal with the Mets. — After not garnering much interest in free agency, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso told his incumbent team he'd be willing to accept …
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Roki Sasaki's Most Likely Landing Spots, Latest Free Agency Buzz — UPDATE #1: YES Network's Jack Curry reports that the Yankees have been informed that Roki Sasaki will not be signing with them. — UPDATE #2: Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports tat the Rangers have been informed that Roki Sasaki will not be signing with them.
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Roki Sasaki Chaos Has Already Begun In Advance Of International Signing Day — Roki Sasaki has not informed clubs which team he will choose, but the second order effects of his impending signing have begun. — In November, we wrote about how Sasaki being posted could create chaos throughout the international market.
New York Times:
Roki Sasaki, the Blue Jays' latest big-name pursuit, had meetings in Toronto: Sources — The Toronto Blue Jays, a silver medalist for one free agent after another the past two offseasons, are trying again. — Club officials last week hosted prized Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki in Toronto …
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Robert Murray / FanSided:
MLB Insider: Jeff Hoffman almost landed with AL East rival before signing with the Blue Jays — On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays announced the signing of free-agent pitcher Jeff Hoffman. But only days earlier, the right-hander appeared headed for another American League East team.
Chris Cotillo / masslive.com:
Red Sox' Garrett Whitlock definitive on role as he starts his ‘year of health’ — BOSTON — For years, Garrett Whitlock has said he'd take any role for the Red Sox as long as he got to keep a major league uniform. Heading into 2025, things have changed. — Speaking at the club's Fenway …
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Yankees fans who mauled Mookie Betts at World Series banned from all MLB stadiums indefinitely — The two fans who grabbed Mookie Betts' wrist and tried to rip the ball out of his hand during Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium have been banned “indefinitely” from attending any MLB games, The Post has learned.
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Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
New Yankees closer Devin Williams brings Airbender to Bronx — For years, teammates have asked Devin Williams to teach them his changeup, a pitch so unusual and dominant it has its own nickname. Williams always helps. They just never get “The Airbender” right. — “I haven't seen anyone replicate it,” Williams said.
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Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Sign Colin Rea — Jan. 13: The Cubs have announced Rea's signing. — Jan. 10: The Cubs are in agreement with Colin Rea on a one-year, $5MM guarantee. Rea receives a $4.25MM salary for the upcoming season and is guaranteed a $750K buyout on a $6MM club option for 2026.
Anne Rogers / MLB.com:
KC rewards No. 1 prospect Caglianone with Spring Training invite — This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers' Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. — KANSAS CITY - Jac Caglianone, the top-ranked Royals prospect …
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