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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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sport's highest earners including MLB and NFL stars as Aaron Judge inks massive contract

Major League Baseball superstar Aaron Judge was given a nine-year extension on Wednesday after a legendary season in which he set the new single-season American League home run record with 62

Daily Mirror

Pat Hughes, longtime Cubs radio voice, wins the Ford C. Frick Award — the Baseball Hall of Fame’s top broadcasting honor

CHICAGO — Longtime Chicago Cubs radio voice Pat Hughes was named the winner of the Ford C. Frick Award on Wednesday, joining Jack Brickhouse and Harry Caray among the all-time broadcasting greats.

Chicago Tribune

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Bill Madden: In bringing back Aaron Judge for nine years, Hal Steinbrenner signs off on a dumb deal

NEW YORK — In the wee hours of Wednesday morning a beleaguered and resigned Hal Steinbrenner firmly cemented his membership in baseball’s One Dumb Owner club by re-signing soon-to-be 31-year-old Aaron Judge for an astounding nine years and $360 million.

Tribune News Service

Cuba accuses United States of blocking participation in World Baseball Classic

The United States is blocking some of Cuba´s top players from participating in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Cuba´s vice foreign minister said on Wednesday, the latest in a series of spats over a sport beloved by fans in both nations.

Reuters

Cubs radio voice Pat Hughes wins Ford C. Frick Award from Baseball Hall of Fame

Hughes, who has called Cubs games since 1986, was a finalist in 2016 and 2020. He joins Jack Brickhouse (1983) and Harry Caray (1989) as Cubs announcers to win the award.

Chicago Sun-Times

Aaron Judge Leveraged the Yankees Perfectly. Now Comes the Hard Part.

One player cannot deliver a title. But ultimately that is how this contract will be judged.

Sports Illustrated

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Aaron Judge, Yankees reach $360 million, nine-year deal

Judge will earn $40 million per season, the highest average annual payout for a position player. The contract trails only Mike Trout’s $426.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels and Mookie Betts’ $365 million pact with the Los Angeles Dodgers for biggest in baseball history.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Winter meetings provide answers on WBC, All-Star Game hosts, inaugural MLB Draft lottery

Will Seiya Suzuki play for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic?

Chicago Sun-Times

What We’re Hearing on Day 2 at the Winter Meetings

Carlos Rodón looks set to cash in. Plus, notes on blocking the bases, the baseballs and other signings from Day 2 in San Diego.

Sports Illustrated

Tom Brady jokes about private chat with MLB free agent Aaron Judge after $300m offer

Free agent superstar Aaron Judge is the hottest property in Major League Baseball and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has made a cheeky attempt to sway his future

Daily Mirror

Will Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki represent Japan in the World Baseball Classic? ‘We really want him to play.’

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki still is mulling whether to represent his country in the World Baseball Classic.

Chicago Tribune

Wordplayer Agent: Scott’s Puns Never Bore Us

How Scott Boras, the biggest agent in baseball, turns meetings with reporters into a semiannual sea of puns, metaphors and jokes.

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Details Emerge in New Report on New Mexico Shooting

Mike Peake shot and killed a 19-year-old after he was allegedly struck with a baseball bat and the deceased shot at the NMSU player.

Evening Standard

Baseball MVP Paul Goldschmidt promises derby vibes for MLB London games as Cardinals face Cubs

The last time Paul Goldschmidt was in London, top of his wish list was a trip to Stamford Bridge. This time, his focus is on London Stadium.

The Independent UK

MLB’s UK return could be like a Premier League derby, Paul Goldschmidt believes

St Louis Cardinals will take on historic National League nemeses the Chicago Cubs at London Stadium in June

Liverpool Echo

Gang of men fight with baseball bats outside abandoned nightclub

Two people have been arrested after the incident

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Boston Herald

Jason Mastrodonato: Red Sox CBO Chaim Bloom under pressure at MLB Winter Meetings

SAN DIEGO — Here at baseball’s annual Winter Meetings, it doesn’t take long to understand the hottest issues on the table.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ben Frederickson: More bad news for Bonds and Clemens is even worse for Cardinals Hall of Famer McGwire

SAN DIEGO — A Hall of Fame cycle that seems poised to bring good news for one former Cardinal and Cooperstown hopeful in Scott Rolen has presented some bad news for another, if you read between the glaring lines.

Tribune News Service

Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon still in play for the Yankees on the first day of Winter Meetings

With the Winter Meetings happening in person for the first time since 2019, Major League Baseball’s executives got going right away on Monday.

Los Angeles Times

Clayton Kershaw is back, but Dodgers miss out on Justin Verlander

SAN DIEGO — Last season, the Dodgers won 111 games. They had a Cy Young Award finalist. They boasted the best rotation earned-run average in Major League Baseball.

Sports Illustrated

The Mets Had No Choice but to Sign Justin Verlander

The three-time Cy Young winner, who turns 40 in February, still has plenty of elite baseball left in him.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Q&A: Jeff Passan on the 2022 MLB Winter Meetings, baseball in Las Vegas and the worst bet he ever made

What's the Over/Under on free agent signings this week? Passan has the answer and more.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: It’s time for the Cubs and White Sox to make some noise at the winter meetings — especially for their fans

The winter meetings should be a hectic time for Jed Hoyer and Rick Hahn, the two men consigned with the task of making baseball in Chicago relevant again.

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