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Ben Walker / Associated Press:
Hall of Famer Rizzuto dies at 89 — NEW YORK (AP) — Phil Rizzuto, the Hall of Fame shortstop during the Yankees' dynasty years and beloved by a generation of fans who delighted in hearing him exclaim "Holy cow!" as a broadcaster, has died. He was 89. — Rizzuto had pneumonia and died …
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Jack O'Connell / MLB.com:
'Scooter' Rizzuto dies at 89 — Hall of Famer was Yankees All-Star shortstop, broadcaster — Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto, who overcame his diminutive size to become a key contributor to numerous New York Yankees championships and followed his playing career with a lengthy and entertaining stint …
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Rizzuto, Yankees' Hall of Famer, dies at 89 — Remembering Yankees Legend Phil Rizzuto — NEW YORK — Phil Rizzuto, the Hall of Fame shortstop during the Yankees' dynasty years and beloved by a generation of fans who delighted in hearing him exclaim "Holy cow!" as a broadcaster, has died.
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Richard Sandomir / New York Times:
Phil Rizzuto, Yankees Shortstop, Dies at 89 — Phil Rizzuto, the sure-handed Hall of Fame Yankees shortstop nicknamed The Scooter, who punctuated his extended Yankee life as a broadcaster with birthday wishes to nuns and exclamations of "Holy cow!" died today. He was 89. — His death was confirmed by the Yankees.
Fox Sports:
Yankee player, broadcaster dies at 89 — Associated Press, Updated 8 minutes ago — LIKE THIS STORY? — Phil Rizzuto, the Hall of Fame shortstop during the Yankees' dynasty years and beloved by a generation of fans for exclaiming "Holy cow!" as a broadcaster, died Tuesday. He was 89.
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Providence Journal:
Buchholz's big-league debut could come Friday — BOSTON — An internal debate is going on within the Red Sox organization, but there is definite sentiment toward promoting Clay Buchholz to make his major-league debut Friday as part of a day-night doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe: Pitching machine — Wakefield masters Devil Rays again to get Sox in gear
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Jim Callis / Baseball America:
Tigers Near Record Deal With Porcello — For the fourth straight year, the Tigers are going to make a huge splash with an above-slot deal in the first round. After signing Justin Verlander (2004), Cameron Maybin (2005) and Andrew Miller (2006), Detroit is closing in on a record deal …
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Steve Popper / NorthJersey.com:
Source says Mets have no interest in Piazza — The Mets' pitching has been a question for most of the season. But the question now is just who is going to catch? Not Mike Piazza. — The Mets may reek slightly of desperation right now, but according to one source …
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
All eyes on Rockies' rotation — Colorado begins key trip with starting pitching saddled with uncertainty — Aaron Cook meant it as a compliment to his brothers in arms. Those not living in the purple haze look at the Rockies' rotation and wince. They can't believe Colorado …
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Washington Times:
Smoker signs [Mark Zuckerman] — Here's some good news for the Nats as they prepare to open a six-game homestand: Josh Smoker, the 31st overall pick in this summer's draft, has signed. The club will hold a press conference at 4:30 p.m. to announce the deal.
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Will Nats go after Wily Mo? — Reporter Bill Ladson answers Nationals fans' questions … Now that Red Sox outfielder Wily Mo Pena has cleared waivers, will the Nationals attempt to acquire him? — I don't put anything past general manager Jim Bowden when it comes to acquiring Pena, who played for Bowden in Cincinnati.
Mark Hale / New York Post:
PEDRO PROGRESS — REHAB START NO. 2 TODAY — With the rust perhaps gone, Pedro Martinez will have rehab start No. 2 this afternoon. — Martinez's second rehab outing will be with the Gulf Coast League Mets at noon in St. Lucie. The ace has had five days' rest since his first rehab effort.
Irv Moss / Denver Post:
Prospect looking suspect — O'Dowd mum on call-up as Morales gives up three runs in first inning for Sox — Colorado Springs - Rockies prospect Franklin Morales learned of one of the cruelties of player development Monday night in his first start at Security Service Field.
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