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Curt Schilling / 38 Pitches:
Clemens and us? — I am not sure how people can misconstrue things as badly as they do, but it's being done. If you read any of the sports writers with integrity, the guys that printed the ENTIRE quote I gave last night, I thought it was clear. Roger Clemens coming to Boston was something none …
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Boomer: Clemens' not traveling disrespects team — Roger Clemens has a big challenge ahead of him to get in shape and take the mound for the New York Yankees. But some around baseball think the Rocket is getting off too easy. — According to his contract, Clemens will not be forced …
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Gaslamp Ball
Neil Best / Newsday:
Yankees' announcer blasts off on Rocket's return — Over the top? More like off the deep end. — Suzyn Waldman's call of Roger Clemens' triumphant return on WCBS radio Sunday already has taken its place as a Yankees classic, alongside many of the vocal stylings of her partner, John Sterling.
Kat O'Brien / Newsday:Clemens back with Yankees — The Yankees have wanted Roger Clemens …
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Phillies Nation
ESPN:
MLB draft to be televised for first time on ESPN2 — The NFL and NBA drafts have been televised for years. Now, Major League Baseball is joining the trend. — For the first time in its history, the baseball entry draft will be aired live on ESPN2. Coverage will begin on Thursday …
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MLB.com:
ESPN2 to televise MLB's 2007 First-Year Player Draft — Draft, to be held in Orlando, will be aired on television for the first time — Major League Baseball's 2007 First-Year Player Draft will be carried live by ESPN2 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, June 7th, marking the first time that the Draft will be telecast.
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The Baseball Zealot
Baseball America:
Draft Will Be Televised — The baseball draft is finally joining the television age. — For the first time ever, Major League Baseball's draft will be on television, with ESPN2 televising the proceedings on June 7 from 2-6 p.m. — That means the draft will also get a physical location …
Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Zumaya to have surgery, miss 12 weeks — Tigers reliever ruptured tendon in right middle finger Saturday — Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his right middle finger, forcing him out of action for 12 weeks. — The news came from the club following …
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Kurt / Mack Avenue Tigers:
The Zumaya Effect — Just as the Tigers were celebrating another comeback Saturday against the Royals, waiting for Joel Zumaya to make an entrance from the bullpen to hold the lead, it happened. A pop. Pain. Another pop. A call to the trainer. And just like that, the feared setup man was lost.
Jeff Seidel / MLB.com:
Notes: Westbrook placed on DL — Carmona, Mujica recalled from Triple-A Buffalo — BALTIMORE — The Indians made several moves Monday, putting starter Jake Westbrook on the 15-day disabled list, recalling fellow right-handers Fausto Carmona and Edward Mujica from Triple-A Buffalo …
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Tribe Report
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Hafner, Carmona lead Indians by O's 10-1 — BALTIMORE (AP) — Travis Hafner hit a grand slam and Fausto Carmona allowed one unearned run in seven innings, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-1 Monday to earn a split of the four-game series.
MLB.com:
Brewers' great start inspiring fans — Owner of MLB's best record getting noticed in Milwaukee — MILWAUKEE — It is frequently "Miller Time" in Milwaukee. But now, it is also "Miller Park Time." — Three events in the last week indicated clearly to me that the corner had been turned for the Milwaukee franchise.
Kevin Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:
Monday Morning Ten Pack — Over the weekend, in need of an extra outfielder, the Cardinals called up minor league veteran Ryan Ludwick, who started in right field for them on Sunday. So Ankiel waits a little longer for what's looking more and more like a remarkable return to the big leagues.
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Viva El Birdos
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Will Carroll / Baseball Prospectus:Under The Knife — The Rocket's Fuel — Roger Clemens …
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River Ave. Blues
Toasty Joe / Yes Joe, It's Toasted.:
Whacking Days — [Sung to the tune of "Oh Christmas Tree," sung by the Springfield Children's Choir (click link to play)] … Yesterday's loss notwithstanding, the Mets by and large put the annual Phoenix smack-down on the snakes this weekend, and I love-love-loved it.
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Notes: Hardy doesn't like limelight — Putting up numbers without acclaim suits Brewers shortstop — MILWAUKEE — Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder won National League Player of the Week honors on Monday, and that was just fine to one of the runners-up.
Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Molina's two 5th-inning HRs lift Giants — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bengie Molina knew he had hit two home runs, yet had to be reminded by bullpen catcher Bill Hayes that both were in the same inning. — Molina hit a disputed two-run homer in the fifth, then added a three-run drive later in the same inning.
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The Musings and Prophecies …
Rich Lederer / Baseball Analysts:
B.J. Upton: Enjoy It While You Can — B.J. Upton is off to a hot start, leading the American League in batting average (.371) while ranking third in SLG (.660) and OPS (1.084). Upton is also among the top ten in the league in OBP (.425), HR (6), RBI (22), and SB (5).
