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There was a flurry of news around Major League Baseball on Friday as teams worked to retool before the holiday break. Here are some things to know about all the player moves and other changes:___SAN DIEGO PADRESNew general manager A.J. Preller and the Padres were in the middle of all the action. They took a break Friday from a dizzying series of blockbuster trades to introduce one of their new sluggers, Matt Kemp.This is unbelievable. Hes a GM rock star right now, moving in and out and doing so many things, Kemp said at a Petco Park news conference. Every day theres something different.In just more than a week, Preller has worked a five-player deal with the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers to get Kemp; an 11-player deal with Tampa Bay and Washington to get outfielder Wil Myers, the 2013 AL Rookie of the Year with the Rays; a six-player deal with Atlanta for slugger Justin Upton; a four-player trade with Oakland that landed All-Star catcher Derek Norris; and a straight-up trade with Boston to get third baseman Will Middlebrooks for catcher Ryan Hanigan, who came over from Tampa Bay.Its a stunning haul for a team that was starved for offence last season and has had only two winning campaigns since its last playoff appearance, in 2006.Preller said the Padres are taking a win now and win later attitude.DODGER DEALSLos Angeles finalized its trade for All-Star shortstop Jimmy Rollins, sending right-hander Zach Eflin and left-hander Tim Windle to the Phillies for Rollins and $1 million to cover part of his $11 million salary in 2015.The Dodgers had to wait to unveil their acquisition until Kemps trade to the Padres was finished Thursday.After a 14-year tenure in Philadelphia, the 36-year-old Rollins agreed to waive his no-trade clause. He said the Dodgers were his top trade destination.I dont feel I have to re-prove myself at all, Rollins said. Its sort of a fresh start. Its hard to (get) a fresh start going into your 15th season.Los Angeles also introduced new second baseman Howie Kendrick, putting a blue cap on the longtime Angels infielder. Kendrick is just one element of a thorough makeover for the NL West champions under new top executive Andrew Friedman.Since Friedman took over from Ned Colletti, Los Angeles has parted ways with Kemp, Dee Gordon, Hanley Ramirez, Dan Haren and Brian Wilson. The Dodgers have acquired Kendrick, Rollins, catcher Yasmani Grandal and Brandon McCarthy in their place, stabilizing their defence and addressing several possible problem areas from the plate to the clubhouse.YANKEES-MARLINS TRADEThe New York Yankees made a five-player swap that helped their rotation get younger and healthier, acquiring right-hander Nathan Eovaldi from the Marlins for versatile Martin Prado and righty David Phelps.The Yankees also received first baseman-outfielder Garrett Jones and minor league pitcher Domingo German from Miami.Eovaldi, who turns 25 in February, throws up to 98 mph and was 6-14 with a 4.37 ERA in 199 2-3 innings last season. He helps shore up a rotation that includes Masahiro Tanaka (torn elbow ligament), CC Sabathia (knee surgery) and Michael Pineda (shoulder muscle), all pitchers who lost time to injuries last season.Prado, 31, was obtained by the Yankees from Arizona at the July 31 trade deadline and hit .316 with seven homers and 16 RBIs in 133 at-bats for New York. An All-Star in 2010, he plays second, third and the outfield.The Yankees also acquired right-handed reliever Gonzalez Germen from the Mets for cash.JAKE PEAVYAfter reviving his career in San Francisco, the 33-year-old righty is returning to the World Series champions.Peavy agreed to a $24 million, two-year contract with the Giants, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.San Francisco also found a replacement for departed third baseman Pablo Sandoval, obtaining Casey McGehee from Miami for minor league right-handers Kendry Flores and Luis Castillo.McGehee became expendable once the Marlins acquired Prado from the Yankees.A three-time All-Star and the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner, Peavy was 1-9 with Boston before being traded to San Francisco in late July. He went 6-4 with a 2.17 ERA in 12 starts for the Giants.Always animated and intense on the mound, Peavy went 0-2 in the World Series. He had a chance to clinch the crown in Game 6, but lasted just 1 1-3 innings against Kansas City.SIGNEDAlex Rios signed an $11 million, one-year deal with the Royals that includes a mutual option for the 2016 season. Rios will take over in right field for Nori Aoki, who departed in free agency. ... First baseman Corey Hart and the Pirates agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract. The deal, which includes $2.5 million in performance bonuses, gives Pittsburgh a right-handed option at first base to join left-handed slugger Pedro Alvarez, who is moving from third to first. ... Reliever Jason Motte and the Chicago Cubs finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract that allows the former St. Louis closer to earn $2.5 million more in performance bonuses. ... David Ross and the Chicago Cubs agreed on a two-year contract worth $5 million, reuniting the catcher with frequent batterymate Jon Lester. ... Left-handed reliever Wesley Wright and the Baltimore Orioles completed a $1.7 million, one-year contract.ROYALS-ANGELS SWAPAfter trading away Kendrick, the Los Angeles Angels acquired second baseman Johnny Giavotella from Kansas City for minor league pitcher Brian Broderick.BUD SELIGAt 80, Selig is set to take a new title — baseball commissioner emeritus.Selig has led MLB for 22 1/2 years. His time as commissioner ends when Rob Manfred takes over Jan. 25.This role will allow the game to benefit from his unmatched institutional knowledge, experience and relationships, Manfred said in a statement. I could not ask for a finer mentor.LUXURY TAXThe Dodgers have taken over as MLBs biggest spenders, a distinction held by the Yankees for the previous 15 years. That spot at the top comes with a price: Los Angeles owes more than $26.6 million in luxury tax.The Dodgers finished with a record payroll of $257,283,410, according to final calculations made by MLB and obtained by the AP. 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Under Armour Sale Womens .Then came December.Three straight losses, including a crushing 27-24 defeat to Washington (4-11) on Saturday, has the Eagles (9-6) on the brink of playoff elimination.Ronald Koeman was full of praise for his players after Southampton thrashed Manchester City 4-2 at St Marys on Sunday. Sadio Mane scored a hat-trick as the Saints netted four for the second Premier League game in a row, and Koeman was delighted with the performance of his side.Its very good to win against teams like City, Koeman told Sky Sports. You have to be at your best and the first 45 minutes was already more than our best. We played great football, created a lot of chances and scored two fantastic goals. Sadio Mane kisses the match-ball after scoring a hat-trick in Southamptons 4-2 win We were unlucky a little bit to be 2-1 at half-time, but in the second half we did everything you need to win against teams like City.I like a team who played from the start to win the game, and if we show that, Im enjoying football like today.Koeman was also full of praise for his attacking trio of Mane, Shane Long and Dusan Tadic, who caused City all kinds of problems at St Marys. Long scored the first before Manes hat-trick, while Tadic provided three assists for his team-mates. Jose Fonte felt Southamptons third goal made all the difference as Man City had made a strong start to the second half We have a lot of competition in our forwards and I think the three players up front did an amazing job today, said Koeman.dddddddddddd Sadio, Shane Long and Dusan Tadic... I think it was the key to make it very difficult for Citys defenders. Dusan is a type of player where if he gets some freedom, hes dangerous. He sees the options to give at the right moments, thats one of his big qualities.The result leaves Southampton in seventh place in the Premier League, and Koeman is hoping his side can go on to secure Europa League qualification. Its a very important win because it means were still fighting for Europe, said the Dutchman. Weve passed Liverpool and thats good.We know we need maybe two more wins, but I think weve shown in the last few months some great football and spirit, and if we show the belief we showed today, then maybe its possible.Its all about the final part of the season. Last year was fantastic - we had 60 points, now we have 57. Maybe we can do better than last season, and that will be incredible. Also See: Southampton 4-2 Man City Southampton fixtures As it happened Get a ￡10 free bet! ' ' '