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With Cohen deal off, Mets to seek another buyer
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Thursday, 06 February 2020 20:23
The New York Mets said Thursday night in a statement they intend to find another buyer after talks ended over the proposed sale of a controlling share of the team from the families of Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz to hedge fund manager Steve Cohen.It is unclear if a future transaction would involve a controlling share of the franchise.The Mets…
Sources: Astros expected to sign Cuban OF Leon
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Thursday, 06 February 2020 18:06
Outfielder Pedro Leon, who dominated Cuba's Serie Nacional in 2018 before defecting, is expected to sign with the Houston Astros for around $4 million when a new international signing period opens July 2, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel.Leon, 21, would be one of the class's highest-paid players.Leon mostly played corner outfield in Cuba and has hit for…
Hinch: 'Fair question' if Astros' Series win tainted
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Thursday, 06 February 2020 17:46
Former Astros manager AJ Hinch isn't dismissing the idea that Houston's 2017 World Series championship has been tainted by the sign-stealing scandal that cost him his job."It's a fair question," Hinch said in an interview with MLB Network. "And I think everyone's going to have to draw their own conclusion."Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for one season…
Ex-pitcher Young replacing Torre as MLB disciplinarian
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Thursday, 06 February 2020 15:46
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Major League Baseball will have a new disciplinarian.Hall of Famer Joe Torre, who has headed baseball operations at the commissioner's office since 2011, is shifting to a role as special assistant to the commissioner.Former pitcher Chris Young will replace Torre as the person who decides suspensions and fines for on-field matters, such as intentionally hitting batters, charging…
MLB to limit live video; Red Sox ruling due soon
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Thursday, 06 February 2020 13:52
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Major League Baseball intends to impose new limits on what live video is available to teams, and Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes to complete his investigation into alleged electronic sign stealing by the Boston Red Sox before spring training camps open next week."I think you should assume that before the season starts we will have new guidelines with…
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