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7:40 AM ET, June 27, 2006

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Associated Press:
Sanchez may stay with Marlins for a bit  —  MIAMI (AP) - As he walked to his locker in the Florida Marlins' clubhouse for the first time Monday, Anibal Sanchez picked up a souvenir someone conveniently left on his chair.  —  It was the neatly filled-out lineup card from the previous night, a 5-0 victory over the New York Yankees.
Discussion: FishStripes
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Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Sanchez will remain in majors  —  MIAMI GARDENS — Anibal Sanchez won't be sent back to the minor leagues for now.  He might even wind up as a fixture in the Marlins' rotation soon.  —  After Sanchez shut down the Yankees for 5 2/3 innings Sunday to win his major-league debut at Yankee Stadium …
Mike Berardino / Sun-Sentinel:
Marlins deserve shot at upgrades
Discussion: Fish Chunks
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Sanchez a winner in debut
Discussion: The Joy of Sox
Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
Extraordinary  —  It's another Ortiz walkoff, in 12th  —  When Mark Loretta arrived at first base in the bottom of the 12th inning, drawing a walk from Phillies righthander Clay Condrey with Kevin Youkilis already on second and the score tied, he was queried by first base umpire Ron Kulpa.
Discussion: The Soxaholix
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Howard Kussoy / MLB.com:
Ortiz lifts Sox to another thrilling win  —  Papi's RBI single in 12th extends Boston's streak to nine  —  BOSTON — Charlie Manuel wasn't going to make the same mistake twice.  After Mark Loretta doubled, representing the winning run in the 11th inning against the Phillies on Monday afternoon …
Discussion: The Baseball Desert
TSN.ca:
HOMEMLBNEWS STORYOrtiz once again hits game winner  —  The Sports Network  —  Boston, MA (Sports Network) - David Ortiz singled in the winning run in the 12th inning, as the Red Sox came from behind to beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 8-7, at Fenway Park to extend their winning streak to nine games.
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Robinson on Nats fans' minds  —  Beat reporter Bill Ladson answers your questions … I take offense to Frank Robinson's recent comments in an interview conducted by you.  Regarding his lack of popularity in Montreal compared to Washington, he stated, "The Montreal fans …
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Chris Needham / Capitol Punishment—A …:
Defending Montreal  —  Last week, in an interview with Nationals.com …
Discussion: Nats Triple Play and striketwo.net
Adam Kilgore / Washington Post:
Hernandez Tries a New Routine, and It Works
Francis Specker / MSNBC:
Red Sox fans need to heartily boo Pedro  —  They did the same to Damon - it would be an insult to do otherwise  —  Red Sox fans should boo Pedro Martinez when he returns to Fenway Park and pitches for the Mets on Wednesday, writes MSNBC.com columnist Mike Celizic.  —  Mike Celizic  —  Mike Celizic
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Maureen Mullen / MLB.com:
For '86 Red Sox, reunion bittersweet
Jeff Horrigan / Boston Herald:
Weathering new heights — Sox rained out for 6th time in '06
Discussion: The Soxaholix
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Notes: Lee returns to Cubs' lineup  —  Bynum hospitalized with inconclusive diagnosis  —  MINNEAPOLIS — When Derrek Lee heard that Tony Womack had to leave Saturday's game with an injury, he knew the Chicago Cubs would be a man short.  When he heard that Freddie Bynum had to leave the game …
Discussion: Baseball Diamond News
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Mike Kiley / Chicago Sun Times:   Dusty down but not ready to be out
Mike Kiley / Chicago Sun Times:
Nevin likely to be designated as left fielder
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Tracy Ringolsby / Rocky Mountain News:
Asheville manager fined, suspended after outburst  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. - Rockies pitcher Scott Dohmann said what makes Joe Mikulik special to play for in the minor leagues is Mikulik's passion for the game.  —  But Mikulik got a little too passionate in his job as manager of the Rockies' Single-A Asheville …
Discussion: Purple Row
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ESPN:   Minor league manager loses cool, fined, suspended
Mark Maloney / Lexington Herald-Leader:
Manager's tirade gives fans sideshow
Discussion: Double Play Depth and Deadspin
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nationals agree to terms with top pick  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals agreed to terms with third baseman Chris Marrero, their first pick in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, on Monday.  —  Marrero will be in D.C. on July 1 to officially sign his contract, worth $1.625 million …
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Marrero Signs On With the Nationals
Discussion: District of Baseball
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Don't expect 'Manny being Manny' this year  —  It's that time of year, isn't it?  Time for Manny Ramirez to start grumbling.  Time for the trade rumors to begin circulating.  Time for . . .  Wait!  —  We interrupt "Manny being Manny" to bring you this news bulletin, courtesy of Ramirez's agent, Greg Genske.
Kevin Yanik / MLB.com:
Reyes earns weekly honor again  —  Shortstop hits .613 en route to National League award  —  Mets shortstop Jose Reyes won't have to share his Player of the Week honor with anybody this week.  —  The Bank of America award for the week of June 19-25 belongs solely to Reyes …
Discussion: Zisk Online
Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
Rays eye deal for younger catcher  —  MIAMI - The Devil Rays are working on a multiplayer deal to trade veteran Toby Hall and replace him with a top young catcher.  —  Details were not clear Monday night, but if the deal goes through the Rays would shed Hall, the 30-year-old …
Discussion: DRays Bay
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Wood may pitch this season  —  Shoulder exam shows a muscle imbalance, no structural damage  —  An examination of Kerry Wood's troubling right shoulder found a slight muscular imbalance that's causing the soreness, trainer Mark O'Neal said Monday.  —  Wood threw a bullpen session during …
Glenn Miller / News Press:
When the cheering stops  —  Retirement new game for athletes  —  They heard the cheers.  They cashed the paychecks.  They scored touchdowns and hit home runs and jump shots.  —  They won national titles and set records.  One was a Miami Hurricane and later a Pittsburgh Steeler.
Discussion: Deadspin
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Century mark within reach?  —  Mets beat writer Marty Noble answers fans' questions  —  Is there a chance that the Mets can win more than 100 games?  — Patrick F., Deer Park, N.Y.  —  A legit chance?  Sure.  A likelihood?  I wouldn't bet the house or even the front door.
 
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