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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 …
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Tigers have 11-run 6th in 19-6 victory — DETROIT (AP)—The Detroit Tigers' biggest inning in four years could mean a lot more to the foundering Texas Rangers. Manager Ron Washington's job might be in jeopardy. — Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer and Carlos Guillen had three …
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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.
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:Tigers tee off on Texas Rangers, 10-2
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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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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Santana Helps Mets End Skid at 3 — WASHINGTON — There are no style points, no rewards for creativity or flair reflected on the scoreboard. A run is a run, counting the same whether attained via walk, error or divine intervention. That is why there was not likely to be much protesting inside …
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Santana lifts Mets on mound, at plate — WASHINGTON (AP)—Johan Santana added a dangerous bat to his dominant repertoire, and Mets manager Willie Randolph had some fun critiquing his prized pitcher. — Santana doubled twice and pitched seven solid innings to lead the Mets to a 7-2 win …
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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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A's claim speedy Davis off waivers from Giants — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics added speed and versatility to their roster Wednesday, claiming outfielder Rajai Davis off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. — The A's also designated right-hander Kirk Saarloos for assignment.
Howard Ulman / Associated Press:
Angels end Red Sox's 6-game win streak — BOSTON (AP)—The pop is back in the Angels' lineup after last year's power shortage. — Casey Kotchman and Gary Matthews Jr. added to it Wednesday night. — Kotchman's solo home run put Los Angeles ahead in the sixth inning …
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Yanks ‘hope’ A-Rod will rejoin lineup by weekend — CHICAGO — New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez probably won't play until this weekend's series at Cleveland, even though he's scheduled to rejoin the team in Chicago on Thursday. — A-Rod missed his second straight game Wednesday …
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George A. King III / New York Post:ISN'T IT GRAND! — ABREU BLAST, JOBA RELIEF LIFT YANKS
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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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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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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.
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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