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Gene Wojciechowski / ESPN:
Source: Piniella expects Cubs to go hard after A-Rod … CHICAGO — Lou Piniella, who will be formally introduced as the new Chicago Cubs manager Tuesday afternoon, wants to acquire embattled — and possibly available — New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez.
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ESPN:
Report: Piniella agrees to manage Cubs — CHICAGO — Lou Piniella apparently will take his fiery brand of managing to "the Windy City." — Chicago radio station ESPN 1000 reported Monday that the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a three-year deal with Piniella.
Discussion:
DRays Bay, Baseball Diamond News, The Peoria Northsider Report, Cub Town, Newsday, Mariners Morsels and 6-4-2
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs hire Piniella — 'Perfect guy' Piniella agrees to $10 million, 3-year contract — No Lou Piniella highlight reel would be complete without a shot of the fiery manager picking up a base and hurling it into the outfield. — That's the kind of intensity that made Piniella …
Discussion:
Knuckle Curve
Rick Gano / Associated Press:
Piniella to manage Cubs — CHICAGO (AP) — Lou Piniella feels refreshed after a season broadcasting games instead of managing them. He'll need the extra energy for his next assignment, one of the most challenging in the major leagues. — Piniella agreed Monday to a three-year contract …
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Beane fires Macha over player issues — Two days after the A's were eliminated from the postseason, Ken Macha was fired as the team's manager, because of what general manager Billy Beane described as "a disconnect on several levels.'' — While Beane was careful not to spell that disconnect out …
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Marcus Hayes / Philly.com:
Gillick hints he wants to move Burrell — With free agency looming in 2 weeks the Phillies have begun to compile their wish list. It appears to be headed by possible free agents Alfonso Soriano and Aramis Ramirez, big righthanded bats who could replace Pat Burrell in the order and hit behind lefty MVP candidate Ryan Howard.
Discussion:
Balls, Sticks, & Stuff
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Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Phils add three new coaches — Howe, Lopes and Williams to assist Manuel in 2007 — PHILADELPHIA — Manager Charlie Manuel sought to add seasoned, experienced citizens to his coaching staff, perhaps someone like an Art Howe, Jimy Williams or Davey Lopes. — How about all three?
Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Rain Lets Glavine's Role as Ace Soak In — Tom Glavine woke up Monday morning to see rain pelting the windows of his hotel room. He knew. Another 24 hours before he would throw a meaningful pitch, another 24 hours of putting his mind through spin cycle.
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Mike Fitzpatrick / Associated Press: Game 5 of NLCS postponed; Mets, Cardinals to play Tuesday night
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
St. Claire back for 2007 season — Nationals decide to retain pitching coach for another year — ST. LOUIS — The Nationals have decided to retain Randy St. Claire as their pitching coach for the 2007 season. The news comes almost a month after the club told Frank Robinson that he would not be back as manager.
Discussion:
Oleanders and Morning Glories
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Associated Press:
Hamstring injury slowing down Pujols — ST. LOUIS (AP) - If it appears that Albert Pujols jogs to first base on occasion, there's a good reason. — The St. Louis Cardinals' star has been nursing a right hamstring injury for several weeks and is under orders to run under control.
Discussion:
Baseball Musings
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Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
D.R. police issue warrant for Uribe — Despite Juan Uribe's claims of innocence through his agent Sunday night, a warrant was issued for his arrest Monday and authorities in the Dominican Republic were seeking him in conjunction with an alleged shooting of two men that took place Friday night.
Discussion:
South Side Sox
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Is Harang Cy Young bound? — Beat reporter Mark Sheldon answers Reds fans' questions — What do you think Aaron Harang's chances are at winning the National League Cy Young Award, especially considering his team ended the season in a slump and under .500?
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MLB.com:
MLB Properties, Reebok to offer fans customized footwear — New Reebok platform marks first time licensed, customized shoes sold online — Major League Baseball Properties is joining with licensee Reebok International, the MLB Authentic Collection official supplier of footwear …
Mike Scarr / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Spiezio a possibility to return? — Beat writer Mike Scarr answers Angels fans' questions — The Hot Stove League is about to kick into gear and Angels fans are curious about who might be coming to the rescue. — I was disappointed when the Angels let Scott Spiezio get away.
