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1:05 PM ET, May 17, 2008

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Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Randolph's fate is on the clock ... calendar  —  Just as any team would in a similar scenario, the Mets already are evaluating their manager, holding internal discussions about Willie Randolph and his players' lackluster start to this crucial 2008 season.  Determining whether he needs to be replaced and …
Discussion: NY Daily News and MetsBlog.com
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
WILLIE OR WON'T HE?  —  WHEN last season ended miserably, the Mets' front office identified four areas that had to be upgraded.  The Mets felt the club needed a No. 1 starter, and the response was Johan Santana.  They believed improved defense was needed behind the plate …
Jack Curry / New York Times:
A Meeting, an Apology and Support for Randolph
Discussion: Bronx Banter
Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog:
Players-only meeting on tap
Mark Lelinwalla / NY Daily News:
Jorge Posada won't wine over DL, Hank  —  Jorge Posada has played in the last 10 Subway Series.  With the Yankees under .500 and in the cellar of the AL East, he'll have to watch this one.  —  Still recovering from the right shoulder strain that put him on the disabled list on April 27 …
Discussion: The Bronx Stop and My Pinstripes
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NY Daily News:
Jason Giambi and his magic gold thong  —  The key to turning the Yankees season around could be under Jason Giambi's pinstriped pants.  —  The Yankee slugger revealed Friday he slips on a gold lamé thong with a flame-line waistband when he's trying to get out of a hitting slump - and he's shared it with his teammates.
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
'It's Orioles magic'  —  Olson hangs in, bullpen excels as O's win 3rd in row, 6th out of 7  —  The Orioles' starting pitcher clearly lacked his best stuff and admittedly spent most of five busy innings last night in damage control mode.  The team ran itself out of several innings …
Discussion: Associated Press
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Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Tripling his Werth  —  Phillies rout Jays behind outfielder's three homers, eight RBIs  —  PHILADELPHIA — A chilly, steady rain persisted during a 55-degree Friday night that grew colder with every pitch.  —  The weather and lopsided score didn't matter to most of the 36,600 fans …
Providence Journal:
Okajima injury adds to Red Sox' pitching woes  —  BOSTON — Not only do the Red Sox need a starter for Tuesday's game against the Royals since Clay Buchholz is on the disabled list, the club's bullpen took a big hit yesterday, too.  —  The Red Sox have decided to shut down reliever Hideki Okajima …
Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
White Sox fire 3 scouts following investigation  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP)—The Chicago White Sox fired director of player personnel David Wilder on Friday along with two other scouts in the club's Latin American operation.  —  Victor Mateo and Domingo Toribio also were terminated …
MLB.com:
Cardinals disable Jason Isringhausen  —  Rookie Chris Perez purchased from Memphis (AAA) roster  —  ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have placed pitcher Jason Isringhausen (right hand laceration) on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of rookie pitcher Chris Perez from Memphis (AAA).
Discussion: MLB Hub and The Transaction Guy
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 43: Mets at Yankees  —  YANKEES  —  METS  —  Andy Pettitte (3-4, 4.40) against the Mets hitters.  —  Johan Santana (4-2, 3.10) against the Yankees hitters.  —  Back later with updates.  —  * * * * * * * * * * A-ROD REHAB UPDATE * * * * * * * * * *
Discussion: iYankees and River Ave. Blues
MLB.com:
Yankees-Mets game postponed  —  Will not be made up Saturday, Sunday or Monday  —  The New York Yankees announced that tonight's game between the Yankees and New York Mets at Yankee Stadium has been postponed due to rain.  No makeup date has been announced.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Makeup will be in June  —  Tonight's game will not be made up as part …
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Details of Hanley's contract revealed  —  Star shortstop's extension to be richest deal in Marlins history  —  MIAMI — Hanley Ramirez's contract extension provides him with financial security, and commits him to the Marlins through the 2014 season.  —  The Marlins will officially announce …
Discussion: FishStripes and MLB Rumors
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels' Saunders beats Dodgers, 4-2  —  Dodgers catcher Gary Bennett double clutches as he prepares to throw to first base after a dropped third strike against the Angels' Erick Aybar.  Bennett overthrew first on the play to allow Casey Kotchman to score the Angels' first run.
Discussion: Inside the Dodgers and 6-4-2
Associated Press:
Arizona hands Tigers fifth straight loss  —  PHOENIX (AP)—Eric Byrnes lined out to left field in his first at-bat Friday night and finally felt good about his swing.  —  Byrnes broke out of a monthlong slump with a homer and two RBIs, Dan Haren pitched seven innings and the Arizona …
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
Magowan stepping down as Giants' boss  —  (05-16) 15:27 PDT SAN FRANCISCO — Peter Magowan announced Friday he will retire as the Giants' managing general partner at the end of this season, ending a 16-year reign that brought to San Francisco a new ballpark, Barry Bonds, a World Series …
Discussion: The Griddle
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:   Magowan stepping down from Giants
 
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Tom Saladino / Associated Press:
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Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
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Kevin Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:
Agents, the Draft, and the NCAA
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Seth Mnookin / The Feeding the Monster Blog:
In defense of John Tomase*
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Grievance filed on behalf of C Torrealba
Discussion: ESPN
Chicago Sun Times:
Ozzie refuses to play race card
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Jim Callis / Baseball America:
Mock Draft: May 16  —  BA takes first stab at first round
 

 
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