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What does J.D. Martinez's opt-in mean for Red Sox, Mookie Betts?
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Tuesday, 05 November 2019 05:25
The first domino in a long and complicated offseason fell for the Red Sox on Monday, as slugger J.D. Martinez decided not to test free agency, meaning Boston's biggest run producer in recent years will be back for at least one more season -- presuming he isn't traded first.Questions about the designated hitter's future loomed for months dating back to…
Trout, deGrom, Rendon among award finalists
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Monday, 04 November 2019 17:47
NEW YORK -- Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout, Houston third baseman Alex Bregman and Oakland shortstop Marcus Semien are finalists for the American League MVP award.Trout is seeking his third MVP after winning in 2014 and '16. He finished second in 2012, '13, '15 and '18.Washington third baseman Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger and Milwaukee outfielder…
Yankees don't give qualifying offer to Gregorius
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Monday, 04 November 2019 14:42
The New York Yankees have decided not to extend the $17.8 million qualifying offer to shortstop Didi Gregorius, making him a free agent.The Yankees now will not get draft pick compensation if he signs elsewhere. New York still could try to re-sign him.Gregorius, 29, was arguably one of the Yankees' best players before undergoing Tommy John surgery that limited him…
Another slow winter? Rendon or Cole? Mookie on the move? Passan's 20 hot stove questions
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Monday, 04 November 2019 09:05
On the day after the World Series, an agent for a prominent free agent this winter expressed shock at how busy his day had been. In the past two seasons, free agency began with a whimper -- few texts, fewer calls. Thursday was different."I don't know if it's going to mean anything," he said. "But at least they're acting interested."Free…
Munson, Evans, Whitaker on HOF panel's ballot
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Monday, 04 November 2019 13:12
New York Yankees greats Thurman Munson, Don Mattingly and Tommy John are among a 10-man ballot of candidates who will be eligible for selection to the Baseball Hall of Fame this year though the Modern Baseball Era committee.Munson is on the committee's ballot for the first time, as are Dwight Evans and Lou Whitaker. Former players Steve Garvey, Dale Murphy,…
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