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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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Dave Campbell / Associated Press:
Twins release RHP Ponson — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have given up on Sidney Ponson. — The right-hander said 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:
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.
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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 …
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.
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe
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Jim Street / MLB.com:
Mariners acquire Davis from Indians — Deal for right-handed reliever includes player to be named — SEATTLE — The Mariners acquired right-handed reliever Jason Davis from the Indians on Sunday for a player to be named. — Davis is expected to join the Mariners prior …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
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.
Discussion:
Chop-n-Change
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Alan Robinson / Associated Press:James, Thorman power Braves by Bucs 9-2
Discussion:
Pittsburgh Lumber Co.
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
Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Inside the Pirates: A course in Hitting 101 — Organization stresses strike-zone command in minors — With the Pirates off to a historically poor offensive start, this public complaint might be more common than any: — What are they teaching these guys?
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Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:Pirates look lost against Atlanta lefty
Discussion:
The Parrot
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.
MLB.com:
Mets recall Gomez, option Pelfrey — The New York Mets today recalled outfielder Carlos Gomez from New Orleans (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League and optioned righthanded pitcher Mike Pelfrey to the Zephyrs. Gomez will wear #27 and will be available for today's game vs. Milwaukee.
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
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 …
