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BVH ‏@BVHJays 2m2 minutes ago Alex interview on the Fan: Says he went to dinner with LaCava and another GM, had to walk away so they could talk trade.

http://www.9news.com/story/sports/mlb/colorado-rockies/2015/11/09/jose-reyes-maui-arrest-assault/75494688/ KUSA – Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes was arrested on Halloween for allegedly assaulting his wife in their hotel room, Hawaii News Now reports. Reyes, a four-time All-Star who was traded to the Rockies this year in exchange for Troy Tulowitzki, is currently out on bail, according to Hawaii News Now, which includes Honolulu's NBC affiliate. 9NEWS has reached out to the Colorado Rockies for comment. http://cdn.tegna-tv.com/-mm-/d202eea2071625afc1522624bce61268e5f36557/c=0-0-1109-834&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2015/11/09/KUSA/KUSA/635827039683497347-jose-reyes.jpg

9NEWS Denver ‏@9NEWS 4m4 minutes ago #Developing: Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes reportedly arrested for domestic abuse. NBC affil. in Hawaii says Reyes allegedly assaulted wife.

nope

Zach Klein ‏@ZachKleinWSB 6m6 minutes ago Per multiple sources, former #Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson is in a coma at local Atl. hospital. Working to get more details

Because he was suspended while on an AFL team - the rest of the AFL season will count towards his suspension. So he only has to serve ~40 games next season.

Cards flame thrower prospect Alex Reyes suspended 50 games for weed Top Cardinals prospect Alex Reyes has been given a 50-game suspension after testing positive for marijuana, according to a team release (h/t to MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez,via Twitter). Reyes, who had been pitching in the Arizona Fall League, expressed regret at his own “inappropriate behavior.” Reyes, a 6’3 righty, has streaked up prospect boards and now rates as a consensus top-20 youngster league-wide. His AFL stint is now over, but because he was a member of that league he’ll be able to accumulate some time served in the offseason. From a developmental perspective, the suspension is not likely to cause much of an interruption. The 21-year-old had ascended to Double-A last year, but likely was set to spend more time in the minors both to finish his polishing and to build up innings on his arm (which, presumably, is why he was working in the AFL). And whatever one thinks about marijuana use, or the merits of the league testing/suspending players for its use, the drug is obviously less harmful and concerning than other banned substances. Still, the suspension is obviously not preferable for Reyes or the St. Louis organization. He has shown enough pure stuff — with a big fastball and plus curve — that he could conceivably factor into the club’s plans this year (more likely at the end than the start). With a need to refine his third pitch (a changeup) and hone his command, perMLB.com, the lost opportunity to play early in the season probably could have an impact on his timeline.

He's there to receive his Executive of the Year award..

Mike Wilner ‏@Wilnerness590 4s4 seconds ago It's the majestic Boca Raton Resort and Club, site of the #MLB GM Meetings. I'll try to get some time with Tony LaCava and AA tonight!

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_29092466/twins-win-negotiating-bid-korean-1b-byung-ho If the Twins can sign big-hitting first baseman Byung-ho Park away from his Korean baseball team, it will mean more for Miguel Sano than Joe Mauer. And ultimately, general manager Terry Ryan said, it will make for a better team. "Our evaluators think he can make the transition (to the majors)," Ryan said of Park, 29. "We've seen him play a lot and we think he can help lengthen our lineup and make it work out for everybody." Park, 29, hit .343 with 53 home runs and 146 runs batted in for the Nexen Heroes last season, and 52 homers with 124 RBIs in 2014. The Twins envision the 6-foot-1, 194-pounder as a full-time designated hitter. "He's more of a DH fit for our club," Ryan said Monday from the MLB's general managers meetings in Boca Raton, Fla. "He can play first, and maybe even spot start at third for a day, but he's more of a DH for our club with Mauer at first and (Trevor) Plouffe at third." That indicates the Twins are interested -- and probably eager -- to re-sign the arbitration-eligible Plouffe and keep Mauer at first base, where he has played exclusively since ending his career as a catcher in 2013. Plouffe, 29, hit .244 with a 22 homers and a team-high 86 RBIs last season. He also had his best year in the field, with a .972 fielding percentage and 11 errors in 140 games. Mauer, 32, hit a career-low .265 with 34 doubles and 66 RBIs but set a career high with 158 games played. He is still owed $69 million over the next three seasons. "We're adding, not subtracting," Ryan said. That means Sano, a third baseman by trade but a DH by necessity last season, needs to learn how to play in the outfield, something the Twins want him to start in winter ball. "We're pretty serious about the possibility of Sano playing in the outfield; it could be left or in right," Ryan said. The move to sign Park, the GM added, "puts even more of a stamp on the possibility of him going to the outfield." The Twins have an exclusive, 30-day negotiating window for Park. The Twins' $12.85 million bid posting was accepted but does not guarantee a deal. If a deal is not secured, Minnesota will get its money back. Park's agent, Alan Nero, said his client "absolutely wants to play in the major leagues. That's why he posted." It won't be cheap. Park's former teammate Jung-ho Kang, a shortstop, signed a four-year, $11 million deal with the Pirates after last season. His posting fee was $5 million. Certainly Park, with 105 homers the past two seasons and likely to win Korea Baseball Organization's MVP Award this season, will demand more. The Twins broke a string of four seasons with at least 92 losses in 2015, staying in the AL wild-card race into the season's final series. After being called up from Class AA Chattanooga on July 2, Sano hit .269 with 18 homers and 52 RBIs in 80 games, only nine of which were spent at third base. Manager Paul Molitor told the Pioneer Press last week about the team's plans to introduce Sano to the outfield in the Dominican Winter League. He expressed concerns, primarily altering what was a good defensive outfield, but was adamant that Sano, 22, does not start his first full season in the majors as a DH. Ryan said Sano is too talented to be limited to batting. He believes Sano can play in the outfield despite his size, 6-foot-4 and about 260 pounds last season. "He can function where he was at last year," Ryan said. "He's right in that area. He's a big man, don't forget, but I don't think any of us want to see him get too much greater than where he's at. "But we want him on defense. He has the ability. He can run and he has agility and he can really throw it. We have to get creative about our defensive unit." The Twins' last foray into Pacific Rim baseball was for middle infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka, who quit two years into his three-year, $9.25 million deal with Minnesota after hitting a combined .215 with five doubles and 20 RBIs in 71 games. The Twins paid $5 million for Nishioka's negotiating rights. But the Twins are confident about Park, who has averaged 43.2 home runs and 123 RBIs in 132.2 games in his four full seasons with Nexen. "He's right in the prime of his career," Ryan said. "He's got of lot of baseball behind him in that Korean league, which is similar to the Japanese league. They have some decent players there that have had some success in the major leagues."

He played a large role in the Jays signing Vlad Jr, and the guy who signed Miguel Castro. He was the head of our international scouting department. Chris King ‏@StatsKing 1m1 minute ago Chris King Retweeted Jon Morosi Big loss for the Jays. Ismael is not only a great guy, but a great evaluator as well

Sources: #Dodgers have hired international scouting executive Ismael Cruz away from #BlueJays.

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/mlb-teams-will-have-to-wait-a-bit-to-sign-japanese-pitcher-kenta-maeda-110915 Maeda could be posted next month

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 11s11 seconds ago Mark Buehrle has not retired yet, according to his agent, Jeff Berry, who is at GM meetings. Still possible Buehrle pitches in 2016.

hype Cubs GM Jed Hoyer believes teams could make some trades made during or just after the GM Meetings since the offseason is already heating up, he tells Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times. “There’s probably going to be a little more urgency for teams. Given the fact there’s already been a trade, I think people realize that things could happen quickly. I think people are going to be ready to move quickly,” Hoyer said, referring to the six-player deal already swung between the Rays and Mariners on Thursday. This doesn’t necessarily mean the Cubs themselves will be busy, though Hoyer has already had at least “exploratory” talks with all 29 other teams.

Thats different

GM Meetings start tomorrow. Hype!

Phillies, Brewers, Reds, Pirates, Cubs, White Sox, Twins and Astros. Teams left

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 22m22 minutes ago Though the a's did bid on byung-ho park, they did not have the winning bid. Marlins and dbacks also did not have top bid.

I think it will be Pittsburgh.

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 41s42 seconds ago Mariners didn't bid on byung-ho park as they have trumbo for 1B. They see marte/taylor manning SS, seek C, CF, SP, RP help

I think it's fine for him to learn the position for versatility but if he spends too much time in LF next season it will hurt the team. They should let Sano have reps at 1B this winter and rotate Mauer/Sano/Plouffe through 1B/3B/DH next season.

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_29082693/twins-pushing-miguel-sano-play-outfield-during-winter The large man will be terrible in the OF. Twins are dumb

Twins Sano - 3B/DH/LF Mauer - 1B