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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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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays finalists for Sasaki — Star Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki plans to sign with either the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres or Toronto Blue Jays at some point over the next week or so, sources told ESPN on Monday, with a cadre of big-name teams informed …
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.
Bruce Levine / audacy.com:
Alex Bregman could be a fit for the Cubs if he shifts his focus to a shorter-term deal — (670 The Score) As third baseman Alex Bregman's free agency continues with his destination unknown, there could be a union with the Cubs down the road if he's willing to accept a shorter-term contract.
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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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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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ESPN:
Reds' games to air locally on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio — CINCINNATI — The Reds announced Monday they reached an agreement to return to their former regional sports network partner for the upcoming season. — The Reds will have their games air locally on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio.
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New York Times:
What would a Jonas Valančiūnas trade look like for the Washington Wizards? — WASHINGTON — Jonas Valančiūnas has provided everything the Washington Wizards have asked for since he unexpectedly signed with the team in July. — As the Feb. 6 trade deadline nears …
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Brian Lewis / New York Post:
Nets' heartbreaking OT loss to Jazz comes with draft lottery solace — SALT LAKE CITY — The Nets flushed a comeback at the end of regulation with a blown defensive coverage at the end of overtime. — When it was over, Brooklyn suffered a 112-111 loss to Utah before a sellout crowd of 18,175 at the Delta Center on Sunday.
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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.
