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Why the Yu Darvish trade is frightening for all of baseball

Here's how one offseason deal exposes so many of the issues MLB is facing as inaction reigns across the sport.

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What Padres' aggressive trades means for the state of MLB

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What Yu Darvish, Blake Snell trades really say about financial mindsets of Cubs, Padres and Rays

From the prospects who moved to the economic rationale, two big offseason moves provide a window into the state of three teams headed in different directions.

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First Snell, then Darvish: Padres go all-in, Cubs start rebuild and what's next for MLB offseason

A blockbuster with the Cubs followed by a major trade with the Rays? Examining San Diego's holiday spree.

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MLB OFFSEASON

Five things Jeff Passan is hearing: New homes for George Springer, Nolan Arenado?

Two teams have emerged as the front-runners for Springer, while a possible twist could open a road for Arenado out of Colorado. Here's the latest buzz.

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Olney: No salary cap? Tell that to this year's free agents

As much as the union fights it, baseball essentially has a salary cap. Here's how it's affecting this winter's market.

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