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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Notes: Sox welcome back Kapler — Outfielder completes long comeback from Achilles injury — ATLANTA — After crumpling to the ground in Toronto the night of Sept. 14, 2005, Gabe Kapler traveled many roads to get to Atlanta, where he was activated before Friday's game against the Braves.
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
If he gets start, Snyder will face a tall order — With desperate times calling for desperate measures, we wondered if the first-round draft pick from North Carolina might get a call-up from the Red Sox this summer, like last year's No. 1 pick, Craig Hansen.
Jeff Horrigan / Boston Herald:
Clement woes still unclear: Starter hits DL; Kapler joins roster — ATLANTA - Matt Clement has landed on the disabled list for the first time in his career with what has been termed as a right shoulder strain but apparently no definitive cause for the Red Sox pitcher's recent dead arm feelings were pinpointed by extensive tests.
Karen Guregian / Boston Herald:
A starting point for Lester — ATLANTA - Can't call the kid a keeper just yet. But Jon Lester iscertainly working on sticking around and making a much-needed impact with the big club down the road. — While he was just so-so in his major league debut against the Texas Rangers a week ago …
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NY Daily News:
Bad back no relief for Kyle — WASHINGTON - Kyle Farnsworth may not pitch again this weekend after back spasms cut short his outing last night. — Farnsworth retired Jose Vidro on a comebacker leading off the eighth, but felt his back lock up before he could throw another pitch.
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Wallace Matthews / Newsday:
Rodriguez tries to beat critics to punch by saying: 'Hit me' — The following column was written with the knowledge, approval and blessing of Alex Rodriguez. — Which makes it a whole lot less fun to write. — But he stunk yesterday. You know it. I know it. He knows it.
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Williams Hangs In and Helps Yankees Hang On — WASHINGTON, June 16 — No, Bernie Williams was not here the last time the Yankees played at R.F.K. Stadium, in 1971, in the final game of the old Washington Senators. It only seems that way. — Williams has the longest tenure on the Yankees …
Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
Slumping A-Rod says he's figured out slump — WASHINGTON — All was not lost for Alex Rodriguez during his 1-for-5 game with three strikeouts Friday night. He says he and Yankees hitting coach Don Mattingly discovered a mechanical flaw causing Rodriguez's recent slump.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
GM: Hot Volquez to stay put — Despite rotation troubles, Rangers won't call up pitcher — ARLINGTON - Rangers general manager Jon Daniels sees a starting rotation that is struggling. He sees a minor leaguer who is tearing up Triple-A. — His reaction: Stay the course.
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Kat O'Brien / Dallas Star-Telegram:
RANGERS NOTES — Mench's role hurt by depth — ARLINGTON - Kevin Mench played almost every game for the Rangers during the first month and a half of the season, mostly in right field. That's changed since Ian Kinsler came off the disabled list May 25. — Mench plays more often than not …
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Arizona Republic:
Rules may block Kendrick's code of conduct — He might have the best of intentions, but there is almost certainly no way in the world Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick is going to be able to impose a stricter code of conduct on the Diamondbacks than any other team in Major League Baseball.
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Greg Wagner / MLB.com:
Notes: Kotchman ready for more — Sidelined infielder cleared for full-time baseball activities — ANAHEIM — Casey Kotchman met with a local doctor specializing in infectious diseases on Friday and was cleared to begin full-time baseball activity. — The first baseman said he will travel …
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Bob Herzog / Newsday:
Heilman crashes party — Buoyed by a 9-1 road trip, a 9½-game lead over the second-place Phillies and a supportive crowd of 45,967 at Shea Stadium that cheered lustily as they took the field for Friday night's interleague game against the Orioles, the Mets were so charged up that they went out and ... short-circuited.
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Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Notes: Wolf's return inches closer — Veteran left-hander to remain with team during rehab stint — PHILADELPHIA — The days seem shorter for Randy Wolf, who is that much closer to his Major League return. — He looked like a Major Leaguer on Friday when he stood in front of his locker at Citizens Bank Park.
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Rich Lederer / The Baseball Analysts:
Angels Option Jered Weaver to Salt Lake — Breaking News: The Angels just announced that Jered Weaver has been sent back down to the Salt Lake Bees, the team's Triple-A affiliate in the Pacific Coast League. Bartolo Colon was activated and will start on Sunday.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
You can knock Jeter, but you can't forget him — Signature moments. You know the type. Plays that are instantly memorable, that stay with you for years. — Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter makes more of those plays than anyone else. — That's a subjective view — fire away …
Jim Baumbach / Newsday:
Damon trying not to let small injury (hammy) become a big one — WASHINGTON - Johnny Damon is trying to find the delicate balance between playing hurt and not playing. With the Yankees' rash of injuries, he doesn't want to risk having a small injury - right hamstring tightness - become a big thing.
Sports Illustrated:
Yankees 7, Nationals 5 — Yankees first: Damon grounded out, shortstop Clayton to first baseman Johnson. Cabrera flied out to center fielder Byrd. Jeter grounded out, first baseman Johnson unassisted. — Runs: 0, Hits: 0, Errors: 0 — Nationals first: Soriano flied out to right fielder Williams.
