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Newsday:
Starting today, Mets' Randolph in line of fire — After losing three out of four home games to the lowly Washington Nationals, Willie Randolph is officially in danger of losing his job, writes Jim Baumbach. (Newsday / David L. Pokress) — Before the Mets' 1-0 loss to the Nationals yesterday …
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Watch: Wagner's Frustation — Following the Mets 1 to 0 loss to the Nationals today, reporters attempted to interview Billy Wagner, but were unsuccessful. — Wagner, on the offense and pitching, said: … According to eye-witnesses, Wagner directed his final comments in the general direction of Carlos Delgado's locker, saying:
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:Billy Wagner rips Mets teammates for ducking media
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Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Outfielder Jacque Jones may be Marlin soon — Former Tiger would add depth; Willingham ailing — CINCINNATI - Former Tigers outfielder Jacque Jones cleared waivers Thursday morning and could be a Marlin as soon as today, according an industry source who has spoken with club officials.
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Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Marlins gaining respect — CINCINNATI — Their series finale against the Reds was rained out by 5 p.m. Thursday, two hours before the start time, but the Marlins weren't going anywhere right away. — The charter plane that would take them back to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport …
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FishStripes
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Helms not hurt after being plunked — Florida infielder resilient, ready to get back on field — CINCINNATI — Wes Helms had a scare on Wednesday night when he was plunked a couple of inches above his left elbow by a Mike Lincoln fastball. — The hit-by-pitch came in the ninth inning …
Kat O'Brien / Newsday:
Hal Steinbrenner on Yanks: We'll be fine — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Hal Steinbrenner flew back to Tampa from the Major League Baseball owners' meetings in Milwaukee yesterday, his belief that the Yankees can be a contender this season intact. — In a phone interview that took place shortly …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Kennedy can't command in comeback — Righty allows five runs after being recalled from Triple-A — ST. PETERSBURG — When the Yankees' road trip opened a city ago, Ian Kennedy couldn't help but glance at the scoreboard in whatever Triple-A park he was working, looking toward the day he could help the big league club again.
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Mike Schmidt / Associated Press:
Call us at: 800-927-2770 — Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt hit 548 home runs and was a 12-time All-Star before retiring in 1989. A three-time NL MVP, the third baseman was MVP of the 1980 World Series when the Phillies won their only championship. — If you're a baseball fan …
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Todd Zolecki / Philly.com:
Phillies Notes: Utley has the president's vote — It probably won't improve his approval ratings in the Philadelphia area, but President Bush offered an interesting answer this week when asked who would be the first position player he would want if he owned a baseball team again. — He would want Chase Utley.
Discussion:
The Big Picture
Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Edmonds patient while Cubs, fans adjust — What an interesting introduction to Wrigley Field for Jim Edmonds: Something old and something new, sometimes bold and sometimes booed. — When he ran onto the field in the first inning, he was cheered for being in Cub blue.
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ShysterBall
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Jay Mariotti / Chicago Sun Times:If Edmonds produces, fickle Cubdom will love him
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Daily Herald, SPORTSbyBROOKS, Bleed Cubbie Blue, signonsandiego.com, Hardball, Chicago Tribune and The Postmen
NY Daily News:
NYU grad tackled during Yankee dash — Newly minted NYU grad William Lopez turned a day of pomp and circumstance at Yankee Stadium into a day of cop and gown when he took off his pants, dashed onto the field and tried to steal home. — Ignoring warnings to stay off the field …
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Draft / MLB.com Geeking on the Draft:
Tanner Scheppers injury update — A week ago, Fresno State ace — and potential top 10 pick — Tanner Scheppers was scratched from his weekend start. The Bulldogs tried to give him some extra rest and back him up to Sunday, but ended up scratching him altogether. The reason given was shoulder tenderness.
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Aaron Fitt / Baseball America College Blog:Scheppers Has Stress Fracture
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Phuture Phillies
Franz Lidz / Portfolio:
THE WINDUP — Bronx Cheer — Jason Giambi has a rock-star lifestyle, including a pair of gold lamé underwear. But when it comes to his batting slump this season, the thong remains the same. — Jason Giambi has a deep, dark secret. Deeper than his compulsion to sleep on the side …
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WasWatching.com
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Rockies could be in market to trade Holliday — Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since Aug. 2005. He appears weekly on the FSN Baseball Report and MLB on FOX.
