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George King / New York Post:
FARNSWORTH, PROCTOR ARE LIKELY CHIPS — If the Yankees make a trade before Tuesday afternoon's deadline it's highly likely that Kyle Farnsworth and or Scott Proctor will be in it. And even if they aren't moved, neophyte Joba Chamberlain is a solid bet to be added to the bullpen mix as early as Tuesday.
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Sports Illustrated:
How do you spell relief? — Yankees looking to strengthen bullpen with Gagne — Also in this column: — The Yankees are working on a two-pronged makeover of their bullpen that could significantly enhance their chances to get back to the playoffs for a 13th straight season, if only they can pull it off.
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
METS, YANKS AFTER GAGNE — The Yankees and Mets join the Red Sox as the teams still trying to land Rangers closer Eric Gagne as the trade deadline nears, The Post has learned. — However, neither the Yankees nor Mets seem willing to give up a significant prospect for a player who can be a free agent after the season.
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Lone Star Ball
MLB.com:
Astros acquire Wigginton from Devil Rays — Right-hander Wheeler sent to Tampa Bay — HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros announced today that they have acquired infielder Ty Wigginton and cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Dan Wheeler.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Dan Rosenheck / New York Times:
Opponents Pay a Painful Price in Walking Bonds — Barry Bonds may not have had to overcome the obstacles that Hank Aaron did in trying to become baseball's career home run leader, but Aaron did enjoy one advantage Bonds would dearly appreciate: He rarely lacked for a pitch to hit.
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Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Marlins break in 9th but hold off Bonds — Dave Roberts of the San Francisco Giants celebrates as he slides safely under the tag of catcher Matt Treanor at home plate to score the tying run during the 9th inning of the game AT&T Park in San Francisco, California.
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Marlins Today
John Harper / NY Daily News:
To Keith, as to fans, something feels wrong — Just when you think the Mets are shifting into a higher gear for the stretch run, they lose three out of four to the Pirates and Nationals, the dregs of the National League. August is only a couple of days away now and you wonder if it is ever …
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Pitchers' injuries might be more serious — Lowe has an irritated hip and Penny left Thursday's game because of an abdominal strain. — DENVER — The injuries to Derek Lowe and Brad Penny could be more serious than they have been letting on. — Trainer Stan Conte clarified that Lowe …
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Baseball Musings
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Notes: Interest in Teixeira peaks — Diamondbacks enter pool of suitors; pitching remains price — ARLINGTON — The Arizona Diamondbacks may be a late entry into the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes. — Major League sources said that the Diamondbacks, who went into Saturday's games …
Kelly Thesier / MLB.com:
Twins rally to preserve Santana's gem — Ace throws 5 2/3 no-hit frames; Tyner hits first career homer — CLEVELAND — The way the Twins have played during their recent five-game losing streak, it seemed that ending that skid would take something pretty spectacular.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Notes: Time running out for Johnson — Club concerned first baseman may not play at all in 2007 — NEW YORK — For the first time, Nationals manager Manny Acta sounded like a man who had doubts that first baseman Nick Johnson could make a comeback this season.
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
If Tex arrives, will Elvis leave building? — A few thoughts while wondering how many years it's been since the Braves had a better lineup than 1. Johnson/Escobar, 2. Renteria, 3. Chipper, 4. Teixeira, 5. McCann, 6. Francouer, 7. Andruw, 8. Diaz/Harris.
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Rain Delay
Dan Pieringer / Yahoo! Sports:
Oakland (49-55) at Seattle (56-46) — The Seattle Mariners were terrible against the Oakland Athletics last season. Now, they're using their four-game series against the A's to bounce back from a season-high losing streak. — Looking to clinch its fourth straight series win against Oakland …
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Athletics Nation
Scott Lauber / Phillies/baseball:
July 29 — REYES OF HOPE? — Heard an interesting rumor last night after our final deadline for the 50-cent edition. The Phillies dispatched major-league scouting director Gordon Lakey to St. Louis to watch Anthony Reyes, the Cardinals' down-on-his-luck right-hander who was making …
Greg Johnson / Los Angeles Times:
Value could shift on No. 756 ball — Auctioneers and collectors weigh in on the possibilities if and when Bonds hits his record-breaking home run. — Fame, so the saying goes, is fleeting, and the same could be said for the near-term financial value of the ball that would make Barry Bonds baseball's all-time home run king.
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