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StarTribune.com:
Ponson is out....here comes Garrett Jones — The Sidney Ponson experiment is over, as the righthander has been designated for the assignment for the third time in the last ten months. The Twins have 10 days to trade him, release him or send him to the minors.
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Kelly Thesier / MLB.com:
Twins designate Ponson for assignment — First baseman/outfielder Jones called up from Triple-A — MINNEAPOLIS — Sidney Ponson's short stint in the Twins rotation has now come to an end. — The Twins designated Ponson for assignment on Sunday and called up first baseman/outfielder Garrett Jones from Triple-A Rochester.
Associated Press:
Twins release struggling starter Ponson (2-5) — MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have given up on Sidney Ponson. — The right-hander told reporters on Sunday that he has been released, and he cleared out his locker and said goodbye to teammates one day after his latest disappointing outing.
Associated Press:
Twins cut ties with Ponson — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins have given up on Sidney Ponson. — The right-hander, trying to revive his career and move past a number of alcohol-related problems, was designated for assignment on Sunday. The Twins held off on replacing Ponson in the rotation …
Jimmy Golen / Associated Press:
Red Sox 6, Orioles 5 — BOSTON —Josh Beckett was forced to come out of the game. Jeremy Guthrie probably should have stayed in. — Guthrie took a three-hit shutout into the ninth inning and came within two outs of his first complete game before Baltimore manager Sam Perlozzo pulled him …
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Jimmy Golen / Associated Press:
O's collapse in 9th after Guthrie's stellar outing … BOSTON // Jason Varitek and Eric Hinske scampered home when closer Chris Ray dropped the toss at first base on what could have been a game-ending groundout, and the Boston Red Sox rallied for six runs in the ninth inning to beat the Orioles 6-5 Sunday.
Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Indians trade Davis to Seattle — Tribe deals hurler to Mariners for player to be named later — OAKLAND — The Indians ran out of patience with and, more importantly, Minor League options on Jason Davis. — Now, they're shipping him off to a fresh start with a new club.
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Let's Go Tribe
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Fish acquire Kim, send Julio to Rox — Veteran South Korean righty can either start or relieve — WASHINGTON — Jorge Julio's tenuous tenure with the Marlins ended on Sunday when the 28-year-old right-handed reliever was traded to the Rockies for right-hander Byung-Hyun Kim.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
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Rick Eymer / MLB.com:
Cust saves the day for the A's in finale — Designated hitter's three-run walk-off HR leads to series win — OAKLAND — It all changed in a blink of an eye. The A's were down to their last strike against one of the league's top closers. Two strikes, two outs, game all but over.
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Clemens to face Class A on Friday — Yankees right-hander scheduled for only one start with Tampa — SEATTLE — The countdown for The Rocket's liftoff has begun. — Yankees manager Joe Torre said on Sunday that right-hander Roger Clemens is tentatively lined up to make his first Minor League appearance …
Discussion:
Bradford Files
Will Weiss / Baseball Prospectus:
Green is a Go for the Reds — Initiatives at the Great American Ballpark — The Cincinnati Reds claim many firsts in baseball annals. The Reds are recognized as baseball's first all-professional team, and they were founding members of the American Association and later the National League.
Matthew Leach / MLB.com:
Cards' bats silent in loss to Padres — Redbirds manage just three hits, shut out for sixth time — SAN DIEGO — Anthony Reyes committed his share of pitching sins on Sunday afternoon, but even so, there was little forgiveness for the right-hander when he did stray.
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Nationals' Sweeping Promises — Third Straight Win Highlights Roster Realities, Potential : Nationals 6, Marlins 4 — When the Washington Nationals filtered out of RFK Stadium for the first time yesterday — under the cover of darkness sometime after 2 a.m. — they did so with the knowledge …
Discussion:
William World News
Jay Cohen / Associated Press:
Perez, Easley lift Mets by Brewers 9-1 — NEW YORK (AP) — Oliver Perez took a one-hit shutout into the ninth inning and Damion Easley drove in four runs, leading the New York Mets to a 9-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. — Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer with his pink Mother's …
Discussion:
The Musings and Prophecies …
Associated Press:
Chipper thinks Braves' interleague schedule unfair — PITTSBURGH — Chipper Jones likes interleague games, playing in ballparks he hasn't seen before and opposing teams the Atlanta Braves seldom face. What he doesn't like is this kind of interleague play.
