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3:55 AM ET, April 11, 2007

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NFL.com:
NFL suspends Pacman Jones, Bengals' Henry  —  NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has informed Adam Jones of the Tennessee Titans and Chris Henry of the Cincinnati Bengals that they have been suspended without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy and engaging in conduct detrimental …
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ESPN:
Goodell suspends Pacman, Henry for multiple arrests  —  Adam "Pacman" Jones of Tennessee was suspended Tuesday for the 2007 NFL season and Chris Henry of Cincinnati received an eight-game suspension — both for numerous violations of the NFL's personal conduct policy.
Discussion: With Leather and DCSportsChick
Associated Press:
Cleveland 7, LA Angels 6  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Even if Milwaukee gets blanketed with the predicted 10 inches of snow overnight, Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge will wake up knowing that his team still can play baseball on Wednesday.  —  And given the events of the past week, he's pretty sure of one thing.
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Fans help Indians feel right at home  —  Milwaukee's finest turn out to support baseball at Miller Park  —  MILWAUKEE — John Adams was beating the drum for his beloved Tribe from the outfield bleachers, just as he does for every Indians home game.  —  Only this time he was worried …
Sports Illustrated:
Pheeling the heat  —  Phillies manager on hot seat after abysmal start  —  Also in this column:  —  It's early.  That's the favorite two-word phrase of everyone failing in baseball today.  It's said all the time.  Of course, it means squat.  —  It may be early, but it's not too early …
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John Harper / NY Daily News:
Yapping Phillie is looking silly
Discussion: Hot Foot and Blogging Baseball
Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Rollins' error makes rally mean more
Associated Press:
Bridgewater sets NCAA Div.  III records with 57-1 win  —  BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (AP) — Bridgewater State set NCAA Division III records for runs, hits, RBIs and victory margin Monday, routing Newbury 57-1 in seven innings.  —  Bridgewater State also broke the NCAA all-divisions record for RBIs …
Discussion: Deadspin
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Bob Klapisch / ESPN:
Reyes puts pressure on his opponents  —  The 2-0 fastball was delivered high and away, just where Jose Reyes was expecting it, meaning the pitch was about to meet with the same fate as a pigeon being sucked into the turbines of a jet engine.  Quick and painless, Reyes overwhelmed left-hander Mark Redman …
Discussion: WasWatching.com
Maury Brown / The Biz of Baseball:
Interview - Lewis Wolff - Owner & General Partner - Athletics  —  Of all the clubs in MLB today, the Athletics may have the most ambitious vision.  Not only have the A's been a consistent winner in terms of procuring player talent with limited revenues to work from, the club has seen …
Associated Press:
Marlins 2, Brewers 2, 10 innings, susp., rain  —  MIAMI (AP) — It didn't take long for the first suspended game of the season under the new major league rule change.  —  The Florida Marlins' game against the Milwaukee Brewers was suspended after 10 innings and three rain delays Tuesday night with the score 2-2.
Discussion: The Griddle
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Nolasco goes to disabled list
Discussion: Marlins Today and The Griddle
MLB.com:
Tomko likes Dodgers chemistry  —  Right-hander thinks newcomers have added to it … Brett Tomko: Hey guys.  Thanks for taking the time to do this today.  Let's get started.  —  dodgerfanrob22: What has been your favorite memory during your baseball career, so far?
Discussion: Purple Row
Associated Press:
Young's four-year deal worth $14.5 million  —  SAN DIEGO — Padres pitcher Chris Young, who's flirted with no-hitters and been tough on the road, agreed Tuesday to a $14.5 million, four-year contract that would be worth $23 million if the team exercises a 2011 option.
Discussion: Fox Sports
Ken Daley / MLB.com:
Notes: Cruz may find more playing time  —  Washington hints at finding a regular role for young outfielder  —  ARLINGTON — Nelson Cruz was back as the Texas Rangers' starting right fielder Monday night, and manager Ron Washington hinted that the situation could soon be a constant.
Roch Kubatko / Baltimore Sun:
Dancing, prancing, hitting … Kevin Millar has regained his timing at the plate.  Now, he needs to work on his dance rhythm.  —  Trying to spice up the introductions before yesterday's home opener and unable to find anyone who would take his request, Millar decided to emulate the steps …
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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Jorge Arangure Jr / Washington Post:
Walker Will Show Ex-Mates No Mercy
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
A starting point … Those left of the sold-out crowd started standing …
ArmchairGM Popular Stuff:
Willie the Puppet, Minaya the Puppetmaster  —  You are Willie Randolph.  Your Mets are up, 3-2, in the top of the 6th inning.  You brought Ambiorix Burgos into the game last inning, in relief of John Maine, in a precarious situation.  Tie game, two outs, bases juiced.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
The Big Lead:
Kevin Millar: They'll Love Him on Broadway  —  By now, you've probably seen Kevin Millar of the Orioles gettin' jiggy with the Ray Lewis dance Monday in Baltimore.  Pretty funny stuff.  What we've got here is Millar back in his younger days, singing vintage Bruce Springsteen.
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Gheorghe:
Does DH stand for "Double Homicide"?
Lboros / Viva El Birdos:
joint custody  —  the p-d's morning elbow report cuts right to the chase: "Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter probably will remain disabled for the rest of this month after an examination Monday disclosed that he is suffering from what the club called moderate arthritis and a mild impingement of the right elbow." …
Discussion: 1060west.net
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Kat O'Brien / Newsday:
Cabrera a fixture but rarely on base  —  MINNEAPOLIS — In spring training, the Yankees talked about needing to find at-bats for Melky Cabrera.  He was so valuable to them last season, but they weren't sure where they would fit him in with regulars Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Bobby Abreu.
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Selena Roberts / New York Times:
Captivating at Last, Mets Should Make Yankee-Like Pitch
Brad Lefton / Seattle Times:
Dice-K vs. Ichiro: history to repeat
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers lose game, plus two players
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Going on that church thing
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Arizona Republic:
Season young, but this homegrown-veteran D-Backs mix looks good
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Pirates Notebook: Castillo would welcome starting duty ... anywhere
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Eight More Prospects to Watch in 2007
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