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Expect Stanton trade talk to drag on for a while

The Marlins are already fielding trade proposals for National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton, but a deal isn't expected anytime soon.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/giancarlo-stanton-trade-proposals-rolling-marlins-arent-ready-deal-021943726.html?src=rss

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Rumor Central: Robbie Ross Jr. on Blue Jays' radar?

ESPN As the Toronto Blue Jays look to add a left-handed bullpen arm this winter, they have reportedly been eyeing a former division rival. According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca, the Blue Jays are showing interest in former Boston Red Sox reliever Robbie Ross Jr. Injuries limited the 28-year-old
Source: http://www.espn.com/blog/mlb/rumors/post/_/id/37733/rumor-central-robbie-ross-jr-on-blue-jays-radar?src=rss

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11/17/17: MLB.com FastCast

Jose Altuve, Corey Kluber and Aaron Judge are some of the big winners of the 2017 MLB Awards, plus John Hart decides to leave the Braves
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/11-17-17-mlb-com-060255454.html?src=rss

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Rumor Central: Alex Cobb drawing interest from Orioles?

ESPN After declining a one-year, $17.4 million qualifying offer from the Tampa Bay Rays, pitcher Alex Cobb recently became a free agent and already is drawing interest from another AL East team. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Baltimore Orioles are eyeing the right-hander as they look to
Source: http://www.espn.com/blog/mlb/rumors/post/_/id/37730/rumor-central-alex-cobb-drawing-interest-from-orioles?src=rss

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Giants have reportedly made formal offer for Stanton, other teams to follow

The Hot Stove hasn't been very hot so far in the offseason, with no real signings or trades of great importance aside from the Mariners grabbing a power-hitting first baseman from the A's in a trade. The big name this offseason when it comes to trade rumors is, of course, NL MVP and Marlins superstar
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/giants-have-reportedly-made-formal-offer-for-stanton-other-teams-to-follow/?src=rss

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Athletics hire third base coach Matt Williams

Williams is going back to the Bay Area, but not as a Giant.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/athletics-hire-third-coach-matt-041145161.html?src=rss

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Rumor Central: Diamondbacks open to bringing back Fernando Rodney?

ESPN Entrusting a 40-year-old pitcher to close games last season wasn't always smooth sailing, but the Arizona Diamondbacks liked enough of what they saw from Fernando Rodney in 2017. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the Diamondbacks are open to bringing back the free-agent righty this winter
Source: http://www.espn.com/blog/mlb/rumors/post/_/id/37724/rumor-central-diamondbacks-open-to-bringing-back-fernando-rodney?src=rss

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Rumor Central: Athletics eyeing White Sox OF Avisail Garcia as trade target?

ESPN The Oakland Athletics don't appear to be done working the phones after trading away Ryon Healy earlier this week. According to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle, the A's have interest in Avisail Garcia of the Chicago White Sox. Garcia, 26, is coming off a breakout season in which
Source: http://www.espn.com/blog/mlb/rumors/post/_/id/37718/rumor-central-athletics-eyeing-white-sox-of-avisail-garcia-as-trade-target?src=rss

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Rumor Central: Giants discussing J.D. Martinez in free agency?

ESPN As the San Francisco Giants attempt to rebound from a disastrous 2017, one name on their free agency radar is J.D. Martinez. According to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants "have had discussions" regarding the veteran slugger. While it's unclear if San Francisco actually
Source: http://www.espn.com/blog/mlb/rumors/post/_/id/37707/rumor-central-giants-discussing-j-d-martinez-in-free-agency?src=rss

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Mets sign Matt Purke to minors deal

Lefty reliever Matt Purke has not pitched in the majors since 2016, but could give the Mets some depth as they try to reinvent their bullpen next year.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-sign-matt-purke-minors-000224614.html?src=rss

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Athletics hire Matt Williams as 3B coach

Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland Athletics have hired former San Francisco Giants star Matt Williams as their new third base coach. The A's announced Friday that Williams will join manager Bob Melvin's staff. Melvin was a coach in Arizona for two seasons late in Williams' career
Source: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21449929/oakland-athletics-hire-former-washington-nationals-arizona-diamondbacks-manager-matt-williams-3rd-base-coach?src=rss

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Blaine Gabbert to start for Cardinals, Drew Stanton might still be backup

The Arizona Cardinals have made it official. After a week of dancing around the idea perhaps Drew Stanton could recover from his knee injury in time, coach Bruce Arians announced Friday after practice Gabbert would make his Cardinals debut Sunday on the road against the Houston Texans. The backup spot
Source: http://cardswire.usatoday.com/2017/11/17/blaine-gabbert-to-start-for-cardinals-drew-stanton-might-still-be-backup/?src=rss

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John Hart's departure fully makes Braves new GM Alex Anthopoulos' team now

The Braves recently named Alex Anthopoulos as their new general manager. That vacancy, of course, came about because former GM John Coppolella was let go amid allegations of wrongdoing in international amateur dealings. Now, the upheavals continue, as former president of baseball operations John Hart
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/john-harts-departure-fully-makes-braves-new-gm-alex-anthopoulos-team-now/?src=rss

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Former Tigers pitcher Nesbitt among 5 minor league drug bans

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Angel Nesbitt is among five players who have been suspended for violations of the minor league drug program.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/former-tigers-pitcher-nesbitt-among-5-minor-league-223426632--mlb.html?src=rss

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Boone says he's been managing since a youth

Associated Press NEW YORK -- Having never managed or coached at any level, Aaron Boone believes his provenance prepared him to lead the New York Yankees. "I would say in a way I've been preparing for this job for the last 44 years," Boone said Friday after becoming the fourth person to
Source: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21449479/aaron-boone-interviews-new-york-yankees-managerial-job?src=rss

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Up close, White Sox see same big potential Cubs forecasted for Dylan Cease

White Sox GM Rick Hahn still sees pitcher Dylan Cease as a frontline starter, projecting him to be just as good as the Cubs did when they dealt him.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/close-white-sox-see-same-221835729.html?src=rss

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How seven Giants prospects performed in the 2017 Arizona Fall League

Another Arizona Fall League is in the books. Take a look at who helped their stock for the Giants the most out in the desert.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/seven-giants-prospects-performed-2017-220751028.html?src=rss

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'Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond': Inside the Life of Andy Kaufman and his Spiritual Connection With Jim Carrey

For two people whose paths never crossed, Jim Carrey and Andy Kaufman have a fascinatingly strong connection. Some might even call it cosmic. Carrey has famously idolized Kaufman, whose remarkable career included a stint on the first season of “Saturday Night Live,” the role of Latka Gravas on “Taxi”
Source: http://www.indiewire.com/2017/11/jim-andy-the-great-beyond-jim-carrey-andy-kaufman-netflix-1201898795/?src=rss

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Game Status Report: Texans vs. Cardinals

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Source: http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Game-Status-Report-Texans-vs-Cardinals/104026b3-412f-446e-8393-6201080baf86?src=rss

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John Hart leaves Braves after being stripped of power

John Hart left the Atlanta Braves on Friday, less than a week after being stripped of his role as president of baseball operations. The decision was not unexpected given the hiring of general manager Alex Anthopoulos, who is now in charge of all baseball-related decisions. A former general manager
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/john-hart-leaves-braves-being-stripped-power-202540422--mlb.html?src=rss

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