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Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog:
Players-only meeting on tap — David Wright told reporters this afternoon that the Mets plan to hold a players-only meeting in the clubhouse at Yankee Stadium to clear the air after Billy Wagner's postgame rant Thursday. Wagner (pictured) has already apologized to Carlos Delgado …
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Jack Curry / New York Times:
A Meeting, an Apology and Support for Randolph — Soon after Carlos Delgado strolled into the Mets' clubhouse on Friday, he said Billy Wagner “intercepted” him. Wagner, who a day earlier complained about some teammates' accountability, began his damage control by talking to Delgado, then to reporters.
Bob Klapisch / NorthJersey.com:
Mets out of control — Although it might seem like the Mets …
Mets out of control — Although it might seem like the Mets …
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Jeremy Cothran / New Jersey Online:
Wagner rips teammates after Mets' crushing loss
Wagner rips teammates after Mets' crushing loss
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Associated Press:
Grievance filed on behalf of C Torrealba — NEW YORK (AP)—The players' union has filed a grievance over the collapse of catcher Yorvit Torrealba's talks with the New York Mets last fall. — Torrealba and the Mets reached a preliminary agreement on a $14.4 million, three-year contract last November …
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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 of a doubleheader on Saturday or Sunday or as a single game on Monday. — It will almost certainly be part of a two-stadium doubleheader on June 27, 28 or 29. — The press release from the Yankees:
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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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The Musings and Prophecies …
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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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Terms of Braun contract revealed — Second-year player could earn as much as $51 million — BOSTON — The Associated Press reported the year-by-year details of Ryan Braun's historic, seven-year contract extension on Friday. — Braun gets a $2.3 million signing bonus in addition …
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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 …
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Magowan stepping down from Giants — SAN FRANCISCO (AP)—Peter Magowan, the owner who brought Barry Bonds to San Francisco, built a new ballpark and kept major league baseball in the city, is stepping down as managing partner of the Giants. — The 66-year-old Magowan will retire from his duties …
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The Biz of Baseball
Associated Press:
Scott, Mora lead surging O's over Nats — BALTIMORE (AP)—The Washington Nationals' poor outfield play proved costlier than the Baltimore Orioles' baserunning blunders. — Luke Scott homered, Melvin Mora hit a tiebreaking double in the fifth inning and the Orioles rallied past Washington 5-3 Friday night …
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Screech's Best Friend / Nats320:
That Inner Harbor Invasion
That Inner Harbor Invasion
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Stephen Hawkins / Associated Press:
Hamilton homers twice, Rangers win 16-8 — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)—Josh Hamilton went 5-for-5 with two long homers and five RBIs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 16-8 Friday night in a wild Lone Star Series opener. — Ian Kinsler scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning …
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Gil Lebreton / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
After 100 days, Ryan is proving patience is a wiing formula
After 100 days, Ryan is proving patience is a wiing formula
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Lone Star Ball
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 …
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The Biz of Baseball
ESPN.com:
Bigger issues? Isringhausen to DL, having hit TV — ST. LOUIS — Jason Isringhausen pitched three times after cutting his pitching hand, apparently from striking a television in frustration, before the St. Louis Cardinals placed their bedraggled closer on the 15-day disabled list.
Jim Callis / Baseball America:
Mock Draft: May 16 — BA takes first stab at first round — Projecting the first round of the draft three weeks in advance is never easy, and this year is more difficult than most. — None of the four players who entered 2008 as the consensus top four prospects—Vanderbilt third baseman Pedro Alvarez …
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 …
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Lyle Spencer / MLB.com:
Moreno open to K-Rod talks — Angels owner willing to negotiate deal in-season with closer — ANAHEIM — Angels owner Arte Moreno said the club is willing to negotiate a contract extension during the season with closer Francisco Rodriguez, who is eligible for free agency after the season.
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