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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.
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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 …
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.
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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 …
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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.
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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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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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Jeff Horrigan / Boston Herald:
Weathering new heights — Sox rained out for 6th time in '06
Weathering new heights — Sox rained out for 6th time in '06
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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 …
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Mike Kiley / Chicago Sun Times:
Nevin likely to be designated as left fielder
Nevin likely to be designated as left fielder
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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 …
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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
Marrero Signs On With the Nationals
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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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