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Jim Street / MLB.com:
'Mad Dog' ties 'Kitty's' record — Maddux's 16th selection headlines NL Gold Glovers — The glitter associated with the St. Louis Cardinals' first World Series championship in 24 years became a little brighter on Friday when the National League Gold Glove Awards were announced …
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Maddux ties mark with 16th Gold Glove — Veteran secures honor after first errorless season since 1995 — LOS ANGELES — If you saw the World Series, you know how important it can be for a pitcher to field his position. — No pitcher fields his position better than Greg Maddux, who …
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6-4-2
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Wakamatsu may be next Texas manager — Rangers bench coach Don Wakamatsu is the front-runner to be the team's next manager and A's third-base coach Ron Washington remains a viable candidate, major-league sources tell FOXSports.com. — Trey Hillman? — He's still in the mix after the first round …
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Sports Illustrated:
Hot Stove storylines — Light free-agent market could lead to major trades — Also in this column: — The roster of potential free agents e-mailed last week to baseball insiders listed no less than 191 names. The last name on the alphabetical roster was one of the best, Barry Zito.
Jan Hubbard / Dallas Star-Telegram:
Wakamatsu appears to have inside track
Wakamatsu appears to have inside track
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Lone Star Ball
Marcus Hayes / Philadelphia Daily News:
Burrell would waive no-trade in deal to Frisco - 11/03/2006 03:01 AM EST — Things might be getting easier for Pat Gillick. — Since Gillick was hired a year ago, the Phillies' general manager has been trying to trade leftfielder Pat Burrell. The main obstacle: Burrell's full no-trade clause.
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Andrew Baggarly / Contra Costa Times:
Burrell may be interested in a trade to the Giants — Giants notes — Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell would waive his no-trade clause and pick up a first baseman's mitt to play for the Giants, his agent said. — The Phillies are desperate to unload a hefty portion …
NY Daily News:
Omar bobs and weaves — Omar Minaya was about as easy to pin down as Barry Sanders yesterday when the Mets' GM spoke with reporters on a conference call. Did Minaya think reliever Guillermo Mota was no longer on the GM's radar after Wednesday's announcement that the Dominican righthander …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Mussina, Not Wright, Figures in Yanks' Pitching Plans
Mussina, Not Wright, Figures in Yanks' Pitching Plans
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Replacement Level …
Associated Press:
Liriano to have Tommy John surgery — Twins star left-hander expected to miss 2007 season — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins standout left-hander Francisco Liriano has been scheduled for surgery on his ailing elbow that will most certainly keep him from pitching in 2007.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves make four Minor League hirings — Former Mariner Brundage named Triple-A Richmond manager — ATLANTA — New Triple-A Richmond manager Dave Brundage was one of four new Minor League hires the Braves announced on Thursday afternoon. — Brundage, who spent the past 19 years as a player …
Associated Press:
Matsuzaka bidding begins; Mariners say they won't try to get Japanese pitcher — NEW YORK (AP) — Just as the doors opened to major league bidding for Japanese pitching ace Daisuke Matsuzaka, one of his potential suitors closed theirs. — General manager Bill Bavasi said Thursday …
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Steve Henson / Los Angeles Times:
Colletti says he isn't afraid to make a big deal
Colletti says he isn't afraid to make a big deal
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6-4-2
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Wright seizes prime time — Meets Japan's PM & hits HR — TOKYO - David Wright presented Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe with a Mets jersey. Then the third baseman asked for the leader's help in landing Seibu Lions ace Daisuke Matsuzaka, whom the Mets and Yankees covet.
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Pick Me Up Some Mets!
Tim Leonard / MLB.com:
New role fits Sarfate like a glove — Right-hander is transitioning well into life as a reliever — Dennis Sarfate switched to Nashville's bullpen at the end of July, and the move seemed like a good one. In 2006, he went 3-1 with a 2.55 ERA in 12 relief appearances for the Sounds.
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Brew Crew Ball
New York Post:
METS EYE MOOSE — SOURCE: AMAZIN'S 'WOULD HAVE TO CONSIDER' HIM — How about a Mets-Yankees battle over Mike Mussina to take the chill out of the November air? — Mussina has told friends the Mets would be a welcome option if the Yankees don't want him back.
Greg / Faith and Fear in Flushing:
These Are Days You'll Remember — This won't be the last time I bring it up, but briefly, there is a great new book out. Buy two copies: one for yourself, one for somebody you care about. It's called The 100 Greatest Days in New York Sports and it's no ordinary list book.
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Yankees 2000
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Associated Press:
La Russa, the movie? Screenplay in the works — ST. LOUIS — Tony La Russa has gone Hollywood. — The New York Times best-seller "3 Nights in August," based on a 2003 series against the Chicago Cubs and delving into La Russa's managing style, may soon be made into a screenplay.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards, Mulder will talk — Cardinals general manager Walt Jocketty said he's had a similar conversation with lefty Mark Mulder since, but Tony La Russa recalled a specific exchange during the NL Division Series against San Diego. — Mulder, his manager and the GM were talking …
Mike Plugh / Matsuzaka Watch:
Yankees are in the House — So I took the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) home from Tokyo today, and found some fresh newsprint waiting upon my arrival at the home station. The Sanspo News is a popular sports tabloid that comes out daily. Today's afternoon edition features a large picture of Daisuke Matsuzaka …