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NY Daily News:
After HRs, Kyle Farnsworth brushes back Manny Ramirez — The Yankees finally decided enough was enough, and rightly so. If Kyle Farnsworth had to be the enforcer, well, why not? At least it gave the fans at the Stadium reason to cheer for him. — More to the point …
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Ramírez unloads on Yankees again — NEW YORK - Had enough of the Yankees, having seen them five times in the last seven days? — The sentiment is understandable, unless you're Manny Ramírez, who has reason to mourn because he won't see the Bombers again until Fourth of July weekend.
George A. King III / New York Post:
MANNY SOX IT TO BOMBERS, AGAIN — RAMIREZ LAUNCHES TWO BLASTS OFF MUSSINA — The Yankees should give Manny Ramirez the finger. Actually, four of them, every time he steps into the batter's box. — In what can only be compared to one's head feeling better when it no longer is getting banged …
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies outlast Padres in 22 innings — SAN DIEGO — This wasn't a game. It was a relationship. — The Rockies and San Diego Padres stayed close for hours Thursday night. Problem is they don't know to break it off. Or break away. — After 6 hours, 16 minutes, 15 pitchers …
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Bill Center / signonsandiego.com:
Padres fall short in epic battle — Troy Tulowitzki doubled home Willy Taveras with an unearned run in the top of the 22nd this morning to give the Colorado Rockies a 2-1 victory over the Padres in the longest game in Padres history. — The Rockies had two out and no one on in the 22nd …
Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Samson: Forbes way off base — MIAMI GARDENS - Forbes released its annual state of baseball report Thursday, drawing little more than a chuckle in Marlins offices. — According to the magazine's numbers, the Marlins are the least valuable, but second- most profitable franchise in Major League Baseball.
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Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Braves' power prevails against Marlins — MIAMI GARDENS — The fifth inning started with two quick ground outs followed by two strikes and a sense that the Marlins were still in the game. Three poorly placed pitches later, the Braves were on their way to an 8-0 win Thursday night.
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Newsday:
Fraternization makes Mets' Randolph hostile — This week's visit to Shea by the Nationals, a team managed by former Mets coach Manny Acta, again featured the kind of affection usually reserved for family reunions. Hugs, handshakes, plenty of laughs. — Acta is a great guy, and still well liked in Mets circles.
George A. King III / New York Post:
A-ROD LEAVES ABREU HANGING — Because every move he makes is under a huge spotlight, Alex Rodriguez was asked last night why he doesn't shake hands, exchange fist knuckles or acknowledge Bobby Abreu when Abreu homers in front of him. — As Abreu approaches the plate Rodriguez is off …
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Beltran's injury really is a pain in neck — Carlos Beltran didn't start Thursday night's series finale against Washington because of a stiff neck. The discomfort particularly bothered Beltran when he looked over his left shoulder, which the switch-hitter would have been required …
ESPN.com:
Coming of age: Tejada 2 years older than thought — Age ain't nothing but a number, unless you're Miguel Tejada. — The Houston Astros shortstop told the Oakland Athletics when he was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 1993 that he was 17. But he was actually 19, meaning he is now 33 …
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Detractors having a field day with Lugo — NEW YORK - Shortstops have come and gone in Boston. Mostly gone. — From John Valentin to Nomar Garciaparra to Orlando Cabrera to Edgar Renteria to Alex Gonzalez to Julio Lugo - whether Boston devours them, who really knows?
Joe Lapointe / New York Times:
Fans Will Come, but Won't Be Rooting for the Home Team — BALTIMORE — When the Yankees open a three-game series against the Orioles at Camden Yards on Friday, the grandstands of Oriole Park could be close to full and the mood might feel almost like the good old days at one of baseball's most charming venues.
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Eamonn Brennan / FanHouse:
Marty Brennaman: Cubs Fans Are the Most Obnoxious in Major League Baseball — Everyone hates their rivals. It's understandable. It's a natural byproduct of cheering for your own team; if you stand in the way of my team's success, and you do so on a regular basis, I'm probably going to hate you.
