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Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported on Nov. 7 that San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller was willing to move anything not tied down. As a result, closer Craig Kimbrel could be traded for the second time in as many seasons.  

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Mark Melancon was the top closer in the National League this season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but in a weak market for closers in free agency, he's expected to garner some interest from teams looking to bolster their bullpens in a trade.  

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Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman is reportedly on the trade block as the organization looks to acquire some young talent after finishing last in the National League Central in 2015.

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Andrew Miller just finished his first year as the New York Yankees' closer in 2015. It could also end up being the left-hander's only season in the Bronx, if the trade price is right.   

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The New York Yankees are reportedly one of around 10 teams being considered for spring training games in Cuba should Major League Baseball receive final clearance from the United States government to allow the foreign exhibitions.  

Injuries have prevented Texas Rangers second baseman Jurickson Profar from reaching his potential thus far, and at least one team is hoping his durability issues have made him an expendable commodity.  

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Chris Young provided great value as a platoon outfielder for the New York Yankees in 2015, and the free agent is already generating interest across the league.  

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Report: Red Sox, Others Interested in Young

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Young resurrected his career this past season in the Bronx after poor stints with the New York Mets and the Oakland Athletics, and teams in need of outfield help have taken notice.

Former Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tommy Hanson has died at the age of 29.

Mark Bowman of MLB.com passed along the tragic news Tuesday morning: "A Braves representative confirmed that some of Hanson's former teammates were near Hanson when he passed away at Atlanta's Piedmont Hospital late Monday night."

Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes was arrested Oct. 31 in Hawaii on charges of domestic violence, per Chelsea Davis of Hawaii News Now.

Denver's 9News posted a copy of Reyes' mugshot:

Every Major League Baseball player has his eyes firmly on the World Series at the start of the season, but receiving recognition from your peers is a solid consolation prize.

The MLB Players Choice Awards started in 1992 and annually recognize players for their excellence on and off the field. The players, rather than the media voters who determine awards such as the Cy Young and MVP, decided Monday's winners.