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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Cash and Hank: On the same page — After seeing the comments in the New York Times today, Brian Cashman spoke with Hank Steinbrenner. — “We're on the same page, 110 percent,” Cashman told The Journal News a few minutes ago. “He understands the situation.”
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George A. King III / New York Post:
MUCH ADO ABOUT JOBA — BABY BOSS, CASHMAN FAR FROM ‘PEN’ PALS REGARDING CHAMBERLAIN — Hank Steinbrenner looks at Joba Chamberlain and sees Josh Beckett and the tonic to a very wobbly Yankees rotation. Everybody else, including GM Brian Cashman, views Chamberlain as Mariano Rivera circa 1996.
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Jack Curry / New York Times:
Yankees Won't Rush a Chamberlain Move — Once Hank Steinbrenner gave his forceful opinion about Joba Chamberlain's pitching future with the Yankees, the voice mail and e-mail messages began piling up for Brian Cashman. It was another restless day in Yankeeland.
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Mets Say Delgado Is Not Playing as Badly as He Looks — CHICAGO — Howard Johnson watches Carlos Delgado every day, watches his approach, his footwork, his swing, his pitch selection, his everything. And the statistics, he says, are deceiving. — “It's not as bad as it looks,” Johnson, the Mets' hitting coach, said.
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Pagan will soon find it tough to get playing time — CHICAGO - It was surprising to see Angel Pagan's name left out of the starting lineup for last night's game against the Cubs. But sitting on the bench is something Pagan will have to get comfortable with in the very near future.
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
HoJo: Delgado not in slump — CHICAGO - Carlos Delgado arrived at Wrigley Field having gotten one hit in his past 28 at-bats, leaving his average teetering at .200. But hitting coach Howard Johnson suggested the first baseman is not in the rut those numbers suggest.
Blue Jays baseball blog:
Mailbag: Frank Thomas edition — There were so many questions in the mailbag surrounding the release of Frank Thomas that we could not wait until Wednesday to answer them. — The regular Wednesday mailbag will be featured, but consider this a Big Hurt bonus bag. Some great questions.
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David Murphy / Philly.com:
Utley's glove overshadows homerun feat in Phillies win over Rockies — DENVER - Forget about the home runs, the go-ahead double, the four scoreless innings pitched by the bullpen. — All of that was well and good, but if you talk to the folks in the visiting clubhouse here at Coors Field …
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ESPN:
A-Rod has mild strain, will be evaluated Tuesday — NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez has a mild strain of his right quadriceps and will rejoin the New York Yankees on Tuesday in Chicago. — He will be evaluated again Tuesday, according to Yankees spokesman Jason Zillo, who was unsure whether …
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ESPN.com:
Brewers ace Sheets to skip start on Wednesday — MILWAUKEE — Brewers ace Ben Sheets will skip his start on Wednesday because of soreness in his right triceps that caused him to leave his last start. — Sheets will be replaced in the rotation by Dave Bush, who got passed over Sunday …
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Tejada unhappy with ESPN story — Shortstop says he, family were misled by sports network — HOUSTON — Now that Miguel Tejada's correct age has been uncovered, the Astros shortstop has a weight off his mind. But that doesn't mean he appreciates the way it came to light.
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' shuffled lineup is a big hit — Team has 15 hits, including home runs by Furcal and Garciaparra, in a 9-3 victory over Cincinnati. — CINCINNATI — The signs of desperation were everywhere, from the order of the names on the lineup card to the picture of a garden gnome posted on the back of one of the dugout benches.
The Times-Tribune:
Postgame notes — How much better could Darrell Rasner be right now? I realize nine of his outs came on fly balls, but none of them were hard hit. Hardest hit ball of the night for Rochester was that screaming ground ball to Shelley Duncan at first (by the way, Dave Miley and Nardi Contreras both agreed it was a hit).
Associated Press:
Mets bullpen implodes against Cubs — CHICAGO - Carlos Zambrano pitched seven strong innings, and Aramis Ramirez and Felix Pie homered Monday night as the surging Chicago Cubs beat the Mets 7-1 for their 12th win in 15 games. — Zambrano (3-1) allowed five hits and a run with two walks and four strikeouts.
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Stiff back forces Texas Rangers' Gabbard from game — egrant@dallasnews.com — BOSTON - Just the Rangers' luck right now: Kason Gabbard has a no-hitter going and has to leave the game. — Gabbard, who used to call Fenway Park home, left Monday's 8-3 loss to Boston after two innings with a stiff back.
