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Reds fire GM Krivsky, replace him with Jocketty — CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds have fired general manager Wayne Krivsky and replaced him with former St. Louis Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty. — The Reds are off to their worst start in five years. The firing wasn't as much a surprise as the timing.
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Paul Daugherty / Cincinnati Enquirer:
Reds GM Krivsky fired — Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky his been fired less that three years after taking over the position several sources have confirmed to the Enquirer's Paul Daugherty. — He will be replaced by Walt Jocketty, who previously was the general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals …
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Reds Fire Wayne Krivsky — The Reds gave the axe to GM Wayne Krivsky today, replacing him with Walt Jocketty. It was a short stint - Krivsky was hired in February of 2006. The move itself isn't a shock; it's just surprising timing. — Notable moves during Krivsky's tenure:
Michael Salfino / web.sny.tv:
By the Numbers: How Joba translates — Young righty would fill one hole but leave another in 'pen — We're going back to the future again with Joba Chamberlain and a Steinbrenner shouting his opinions on how the “idiots” are running the Yankees like a guy at the corner stool after one too many boilermakers.
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Marc Topkin / The Heater:
From the happiest place: Johnson gone, Gross in — Update, 5:35 Official word from manager Joe Maddon is that Scott Kazmir came through his rehab assignment fine, throwing 64 pitches, though there was some apparent confusion/miscommunication with the Vero coaching staff on how much he was supposed to pitch.
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Rays LHP Kazmir makes second rehab start — KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP)—Tampa Bay ace Scott Kazmir pitched 4 2-3 innings in his second minor league rehab start Wednesday, and remains on schedule to rejoin the Rays' rotation in about 10 days. — The left-hander is on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained elbow.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Improving Rangers may be Ryan's biggest challenge — It has been the perfect life, really, for many of his 61 years. — Nolan Ryan had a Hall of Fame pitching career. He was wildly successful in every business venture he touched. He has been married 40 years to his high-school sweetheart, raising three successful kids.
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Matt Hurst / PE Angels Baseball:
Angels tip caps to historic Fenway, but about those obnoxious fans ... Download story podcast — The Press-Enterprise — BOSTON - It's called, by those associated with it, “Baseball's Most Beloved Ballpark.” But to the Angels, Fenway Park has been their own House of Horrors.
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Mychael Urban / MLB.com:
A's claim outfielder Davis from Giants — Speedster to add different element; Saarloos designated — OAKLAND — Looking to add some speed and defensive versatility, the A's on Wednesday claimed outfielder Rajai Davis off waivers from the Giants and designated for assignment right-hander Kirk Saarloos.
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Howard, Cano, Jones among slow starters … Think you've had a demanding April, what with those nettlesome tax returns, high gas prices and a deluge of political robo-calls interrupting your dinner hour? You're not alone. — It's been a stressful month for a lot of big leaguers with track records and/or name recognition.
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Jon Heyman: Home run king Bonds still waiting for an offer … All-time home run king Barry Bonds is at home in one of the fanciest sections of Beverly Hills, Calif., waiting for word about a job and some might say that isn't such a terrible price to pay. Those folks say he shouldn't complain for even one second.
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Padres claim Banks off waivers — Loss of right-hander gives slight hit to pitching depth — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Blue Jays' rotation depth took a slight hit on Wednesday, when right-hander Josh Banks was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.
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Rich Lederer / Baseball Analysts:
A True Spring Roundtable with Pat Jordan and Alex Belth — After a short and unsuccessful stint as a minor-league baseball pitcher in the late 1950s, Pat Jordan has been an All-Star in the world of freelance journalism for nearly four decades. A magazine writer and author …
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers to unveil plans for restaurant, shops at stadium — Renovation project is attempt to offer options to fans who come early or stay late. In a letter, McCourts say they are committed to Dodger Stadium ‘for the long haul’ but such amenities are needed.
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