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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Mets Haven't Ruled Out a Return by Hernández — Every time the Mets send out a starting pitcher not named Tom Glavine, they take a huge chance. So by comparison, asking Orlando Hernández to start Game 1 of the World Series does not seem very risky.
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6-4-2
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insideBayArea:
The right man for A's job: Dusty Baker — THE OAKLAND A'S need a new manager, but not just any ordinary manager. They need that special someone who can carry them back to the World Series. — There is just such a man, and he is so obviously right for the job, Billy Beane should pick up the phone and hire him on the spot.
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Piniella takes on challenges with Cubs — New skipper will seek to end World Series drought — CHICAGO — On the last weekend of the regular season, Lou Piniella was part of the television broadcast team for the St. Louis Cardinals' final game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Joe Lapointe / New York Times:Cubs Go With Piniella, and Athletics Fire Macha
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Marcos Bretón / Sacramento Bee:Marcos Bretón: Manager's job is overrated
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Athletics Nation
Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Selig: Owner-union relations at a zenith — Commissioner says labor peace has helped the sport thrive — ST. LOUIS — With Major League Baseball and the Players Association nearing a settlement on a new Basic Agreement, Commissioner Bud Selig said on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium …
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Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
TBS signs on to air LCS games — Cable network will broadcast AL, NL series in alternate years — ST. LOUIS — The Turner Broadcasting System has reached a seven-year agreement with Major League Baseball to broadcast the National League Championship Series and American League Championship Series …
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Beck's Blog
Enrique Rojas / ESPN:
Uribe denies involvement in shooting, claims extortion … SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic — Chicago White Sox shortstop Juan Uribe denied any involvement in an incident in which two people were shot early Saturday near his home in the Dominican. — Speaking by phone with ESPNdeportes.com …
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Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Williams urges patience with Uribe — White Sox GM awaits more info; other moves likely — One immediate reaction went through Ken Williams' mind upon hearing the weekend news of a shooting in the Dominican Republic allegedly involving shortstop Juan Uribe.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Arrest warrant issued for Sox's Uribe — Lawyer says shortstop wasn't at place where shooting happened — An arrest warrant was issued Monday for White Sox shortstop Juan Uribe in connection with a shooting Friday night that wounded two men in the Dominican Republic.
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The Bard's Room
Lyle Spencer / MLB.com:
Undaunted, Mets eye two wins at Shea — Players make no excuses for Game 5; remain focused — ST. LOUIS — Perhaps the Mets and their fans can find consolation in a brief history lesson. Twenty years ago this month ... sure, you know the rest. — Like those unforgettable '86 Mets of Straw and Doc …
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Bryan Burwell / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Surly Pujols mirrors Bonds at his worst — As he made another hasty and all-too-predictable retreat out of the Cardinals' clubhouse early Monday night, Albert Pujols snatched a crisp white game jersey off a locker stall hook, tossed it over his broad shoulders then slipped out the back door barely uttering a word.
Andrew Baggarly / Mercury News:
Giants will talk to Black about job — PITCHING COACH HAS HISTORY WITH TEAM; TRAINER CONTE QUITS — The Giants are moving to the next phase in their search for a manager, and Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Bud Black will be part of the process. — Giants General Manager Brian Sabean called …
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McCovey Chronicles
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Mark Zuckerman / Washington Times:
Pitching coach retained by Nats — ST. LOUIS — The Washington Nationals' new manager will inherit at least one key member of Frank Robinson's old staff: Randy St. Claire. — General manager Jim Bowden announced yesterday the well-respected pitching coach will return for his fifth season …
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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Mets already planning for 2007 — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mets general manager Omar Minaya walked into Dominic's, an Italian restaurant in the Hill section of St. Louis along with Jeff Wilpon, Tony Bernazard and some of their top staff following the Game 5 rainout in the NL championship series.
CBS SportsLine.com:
Full Play-by-Play St. Louis vs. New York — GameCenter · Full Play-by-Play · Box Score · Recap · Game Chart · Photos · Live Commentary (Glog) — METS 1ST — Jeff Weaver pitching: — Reyes singled to shallow left center.
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Can't Stop The Bleeding
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Surgery a last resort for Prior — The Cubs revealed Tuesday that Mark Prior was sent to orthopedic specialist James Andrews on Monday to get a second opinion on his chronically ailing right shoulder. — Andrews found Prior has some "looseness" in his shoulder joints that trainer Mark O'Neal said was genetic.
Kevin Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:
Where Did the Mets Come From? — Since playing in the World Series six years ago, the New York Mets have been a perennial disappointment, going 377-431 over the next five years and not returning to the postseason until this season, as a combination of homegrown stars and bigmoney free agents cruised to the National League East title.
