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EXPLAINER: Why are baseball teams spending so much money?

It has been an epic holiday season already for several major league teams and players a year after baseball trudged through an ugly labor dispute

The Independent UK

Mets Owner Steve Cohen Is Embarrassing His Peers. And It’s Awesome.

The Mets swooped in and signed Carlos Correa after his deal with the Giants fell apart.

Sports Illustrated

Why the Dodgers Are Mostly Sitting Out the Free Agent Frenzy

The superteam with seemingly infinite resources has been noticeably absent from the hottest market in years. What gives?

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Former Dodgers standout Justin Turner reportedly agrees to deal with Red Sox

After nine years, two All-Star selections and a World Series title, Justin Turner's tenure with the Dodgers appears to be ending.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Cunningham: If Braves don’t retain Dansby Swanson it won’t be because they can’t afford it

ATLANTA — The Phillies raised eyebrows when they signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year contract for $330 million. Harper was voted National League MVP at 22 years old and still was in his prime, but what about later? The Phillies are on the hook to pay Harper $288 million after…

Tribune News Service

David Murphy: Phillies have raised their floor in free agency. Their ceiling will depend on three familiar faces.

PHILADELPHIA — A lot of scouting directors will roll their eyes when you talk about Top 100 prospects. There’s a good reason for that. Back when Baseball America first popularized the genre, an organization could mostly take pride whenever one of its minor league hopefuls earned national accolades. It was…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Then there was 1: What Dansby Swanson’s free agency means for the Cubs’ offseason

Carlos Correa agreeing to a record-setting deal with the Giants made Swanson the last of the Big 4 free agent shortstops left on the market.

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What We’re Hearing After the Carlos Correa Signing

Here’s what his deal with the Giants means for Dansby Swanson and MLB free agency.

Sports Illustrated

Carlos Correa agrees to $350 million, 13-year deal with Giants

Correa’s guarantee will be the fourth-largest in baseball history.

Chicago Sun-Times

David Murphy: Trea Turner is the latest tribute to John Middleton’s desire to win

PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner owned the stage, but the venue belonged to the man wearing wire-rimmed glasses and a brown blazer with elbow patches. John Middleton went out of his way to make this something other than his day. But that’s what it was.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ranking the Five Best Fits for Dansby Swanson

The former Braves shortstop has plenty of suitors. Where should he sign?

Sports Illustrated

The Phillies won over their ‘No. 1 target’ Trea Turner without offering him the most money

Last month — nobody seems to recall the exact date, but it was between the end of the World Series and Thanksgiving — Dave Dombrowski, Sam Fuld, and Rob Thomson flew to Florida, sat down at Trea and Kristen Turner’s dinner table, and talked.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Dylan Hernandez: Dodgers' puzzling offseason strategy can be justified by signing Shohei Ohtani next year

SAN DIEGO — Back in the city where their season ended, the Dodgers resorted to familiar behavior this week. Like their hitters in October, their executives froze in the batter's box at baseball's winter meetings.

Los Angeles Times

Padres get free agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts

SAN DIEGO — The third try was the charm.

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MLB Free Agency 2023: Best Destinations for SS Carlos Correa

Several teams remain in pursuit for the two-time All-Star.

Chicago Sun-Times

Xander Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million

The Padres are adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup.

The Independent UK

AP source: Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million

The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts have agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract, adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies dominated the winter meetings, and showed they plan on more Red Octobers

SAN DIEGO — As Dave Dombrowski packed his garment bag Wednesday and checked out of the Manchester Grand Hyatt, he might have considered borrowing a line from Michael Corleone near the end of The Godfather.

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What We’re Hearing About the Mets, Aaron Judge and the Red Sox

The winter meetings reached a new level of activity on Day 3. Here’s what could be next.

Tribune News Service

If Dansby Swanson leaves, Braves must answer this question

SAN DIEGO — If Dansby Swanson and the Braves can’t come to a contract agreement this offseason, the team’s shortstop situation still would not be resolved. The Braves would face a major question.

Tribune News Service

Padres made late run at Aaron Judge, who remains with Yankees

The Padres were a surprise entrant in the pursuit of Aaron Judge. But is anything like that really a surprise anymore?

USA Today Sports Media Group

The winners (Yankees and Aaron Judge!!!) and losers (Giants) of the MLB Winter Meetings so far

Some winners and losers so far in the MLB hot stove offseason.

Tribune News Service

Michael Cunningham: Mets, Phillies spend big. Will Braves do same for Dansby Swanson?

The Phillies committed $300 million to shortstop Trea Turner. The Mets are set to splurge on ace pitcher Justin Verlander. Meanwhile, the Braves have signed no free agents of note while their top priority, shortstop Dansby Swanson, remains on the market.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘These are the guys we want, so go get them’: How owner John Middleton pushed the Phillies to land Trea Turner

SAN DIEGO — Four years ago, John Middleton gassed up his private jet — the white Bombardier Challenger with a Phillies “P” on the tail — and flew to Las Vegas twice to meet with Bryce Harper and help close the largest deal in franchise history.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Turner Turned Down $342 Million Offer From Padres

The shortstop signed for $300 million with the Phillies on Monday.

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