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Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Rain prompts postponement of Game 4 — Forecasts predicting more precipitation for Thursday's makeup — ST. LOUIS — Game 4 of the World Series at Busch Stadium was rained out Wednesday, pushing the next two games of the Series back at least a day. — But chances of getting in Games 4 and 5 any time soon aren't good.
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Giants Win
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Mike Fitzpatrick / Associated Press:
Game 4 of World Series postponed by rain — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pitchers dominated the first three games of the World Series and the rain took over. — Game 4 was postponed Wednesday night because of rain and will be made up Thursday at 8:27 p.m. EDT, potentially sending the World Series into scheduling chaos.
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ESPN
Fox Sports:
How can Bonderman slow down the Cards? — It's Game 4 of the 2006 World Series, and, for the Tigers, it's a game that approaches must-win status. — They're down 2-1 in the series, and that means, if they're to prevail in this particular Fall Classic, then they must win three of the next four.
Discussion:
Cutoff Man
Joe Lapointe / New York Times:
Cardinals' Suppan Pitching and Politicking — Jeff Suppan is scheduled to pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 of the World Series tonight at Busch Stadium. But his time on the mound will not be his only appearance on baseball fans' television screens.
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Sports Scope
USA Today:
Tigers battle to stay dry again — ST. LOUIS — The Detroit Tigers sat through their second rainout of the postseason Wednesday night, but this time it wasn't as chaotic. — "This time we have a hotel," first baseman Sean Casey said. — "We knew everything that was going on," pitcher Justin Verlander said.
Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Jeter: No need to clear air with A-Rod — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Derek Jeter expects Alex Rodriguez to remain with the Yankees next season, saying there was no need to discuss A-Rod's dismal performance during New York's first-round loss to the Detroit Tigers. — Back from his first European vacation …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nationals won't renew Siegle's contract — Assistant GM negotiated contracts, traveled with team — The Nationals informed assistant general manager Tony Siegle on Tuesday afternoon that his contract would not be renewed by the club. Siegle's last day with Washington was Wednesday and his contract expires on Oct. 31.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Acta pleased after Nationals interview — Mets third-base coach says team in great position for future — Mets third-base coach Manny Acta said he was pleased with his interview with the Nationals on Tuesday and hopes they give him the chance to manage the team for 2007 and beyond.
USA Today:
Notes: Sheffield upset — New York Yankees slugger Gary Sheffield, informed Wednesday that the Yankees will pick up his $13 million option in 2007, was angry by the decision, hoping instead the Yankees would let him go. — ""This will not work, this will not work at all," Sheffield told USA TODAY. "
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
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Sam Borden / NY Daily News:
Sheffield warns: I won't deal with sign-and-trade — ST. LOUIS - One day after the Daily News reported that the Yankees are planning to pick up Gary Sheffield's 2007 option as a precursor to trading him, Sheffield made it clear that he is not at all happy with the idea.
Jim Baumbach / Newsday:
Girardi headed for television — Joe Girardi will not be a part of the Yankees' 2007 coaching staff, but he still could end up at Yankee Stadium in a different capacity next year. — Girardi, recently fired after a year as Marlins manager, chose to stay off the field next year to be a broadcaster, .perhaps for the YES Network.
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Jack Curry / New York Times:Girardi Doesn't Want to Uproot His Family to Be a Manager Again
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High and Tight
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Tigers could figure in bidding for Matsuzaka — ST. LOUIS - Imagine a future Tigers' rotation headed by right-hander Justin Verlander, 23, and Japanese right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka, 26. — It's not as improbable as you might think. — The Tigers are intrigued by Matsuzaka …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
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Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
Busch turns down the heat on rookie — ST. LOUIS - The Tigers were at least curious if the Cardinals were using the Busch Stadium radar gun readings to play mind games with rookie reliever Joel Zumaya on Tuesday. — Zumaya is known for routinely throwing pitches in excess of 100 mph and being proud of it …
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FishStripes
Carter Gaddis / TBO.com:
May Be A Few Years Before Rays Start Turning A Profit — TAMPA - The Devil Rays have yet to enjoy the advantages of what Commissioner Bud Selig considers a Golden Age for baseball. — While a new labor agreement between players and ownership - announced Tuesday in St. Louis …
Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Sportswriters ask MLB to put St. Louis All-Star Game on hold — The Baseball Writers' Association of America moved Wednesday to request that Major League Baseball withhold awarding the 2009 All-Star Game to the Cardinals until significant improvements are made to a press facility …
