Sluggers loom as Major League free agents at winter meetings
At the winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista Florida the Red Sox and Cubs stay active aiming for middle of the order bats with Giancarlo Stanton a top target alongside J D Martinez and Eric Hosmer. Chicago eyes Alex Cobb while Boston weighs outfield fits and potential trades as teams hunt impact upgrades. The Phillies add Pat Neshek while Texas signs Chris Martin and Oakland trades Joey Wendle to the Rays.
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Yankees Acquire Stanton in Blockbuster Trade with Marlins
The Yankees announced the trade sending Starlin Castro and two minor leaguers Jorge Guzman and Jose Devers to Miami in exchange for Giancarlo Stanton and cash. Stanton to be introduced at winter meetings. Marlins receive $30 million contingent on opt out.
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Morris Trammell elected to baseball Hall of Fame
Jack Morris and Alan Trammell were voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Modern Era committee. Both Detroit Tigers stars began in 1977 and played 13 seasons together. Enshrinement is set for July 29 with strong memories of a 1984 World Series title and Morris 254 career wins.
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Bryant’s Joyful Rise Drives Clemson’s Kelly Bryant Image
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney hails Kelly Bryant as a 10 star person who embraced joy and leadership as the Tigers’ 2017 quarterback. Bryant relished his first start and the national spotlight, sharing his joy with teammates, fans, and youth.
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Sugar Bowl matchup looms with Tigers and Tide stars
Roquan Smith headlines the LSU roster in the matchup with Alabama in the Sugar Bowl semifinal. Minkah Fitzpatrick earns first team All America for a second straight year, while Notre Dame, Ohio State, Iowa and Texas place two players each on the first team. Wisconsin leads with five players including T. J. Edwards on the first team. Jonathan Taylor and Troy Fumagalli land on the second. David Edwards and Beau Benzschawel on the third. Oklahoma collects four picks overall with Ogbonnia Okoronkwo on the second team.
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