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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 53: Yankees at Orioles — YANKEES — ORIOLES — Andy Pettitte (4-5, 4.27) vs. the Baltimore hitters. — Jeremy Guthrie (2-5, 3.62) vs. the New York hitters. — and just for kicks ... Jobamania vs. the Baltimore hitters — Notes: RHP Chris Britton is here.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees pitching gets Joba done — BALTIMORE - Starting next week, there might be some new Joba Rules. — Joba Chamberlain made what was likely his final relief appearance Wednesday night, combining with Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera to lead the Yankees to a 4-2 win, salvaging the final game of the three-game set.
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The Bronx Stop
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Reds option Patterson to Minors — Infielder Phillips promoted from Triple-A Louisville — CINCINNATI — Struggling center fielder Corey Patterson was optioned to Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Wednesday. — The contract of infielder Andy Phillips was selected from Louisville to replace Patterson.
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Associated Press:
Reds send slumping Patterson down to minors … CINCINNATI (AP) — Slumping Reds center fielder Corey Patterson was optioned to Triple-A Louisville Wednesday, with Cincinnati hoping he will work the kinks out of his swing. — Patterson pinch hit and flied out Tuesday night in a 9-6 win over Pittsburgh …
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Baseball Musings
Joe Lapointe / New York Times:
Rare Signs of Life Uncovered at Shea — Among the criticisms of the Mets in this inconsistent season is that they lack a reliable bullpen and that their hitters do not compete with tenacity when trailing in late innings. — Neither rap was valid Wednesday night after Fernando Tatis drove home …
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Paul DePodesta / It Might Be Dangerous:
Baek for Wells — This is precisely why this forum exists! — I've gotten a number of questions/comments about this trade already, so I'll provide a quick view into our thinking. — Cha Seung Baek is a 6'4", 225 lb, 28-year old (turns 29 tomorrow) RHP from Pusan, Korea.
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Some familiar faces still looking for work … Craig Biggio left Major League Baseball on his own terms. He joined the 3,000-hit club last June, took a farewell tour with the Astros and retired at the end of the 2007 season. Now he's ready to embrace a new role as coach of his son Conor's baseball team …
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Enrique Rojas / ESPN.com:Reports: Sosa plans to retire after 2009 WBC
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Dice-K to be examined Friday — SEATTLE - Daisuke Matsuzaka will likely accompany the team to Baltimore tonight and then shoot off to to Boston Friday to visit with team physician Dr. Thomas Gill and also be given a precautionary MRI in his ailing right shoulder.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Display by Angels, City Hall is All-Star caliber — Team owner Arte Moreno and Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle sit side by side during announcement of the 2010 game being awarded to the club. — The Angels were for sale, and two of the bidders dropped by to check out the stadium, on the same day.
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The Biz of Baseball
Associated Press:
A's Big Hurt could be headed for DL with sore knee — OAKLAND, Calif. — Frank Thomas' tender right knee is so inflamed he figures he might be headed for the disabled list to let it calm down and fully heal. — The Oakland Athletics were discussing that after Wednesday night's …
Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Fans to pick games for Yankees DVD — Voting for Yankee Stadium tribute is under way — The mission: Vote now to decide which games should be included in the “Essential Games of Yankee Stadium” DVD that will come out later this year. — The problem: You can choose only five.
Joe Cowley / Chicago Sun Times:
Ozzie's patience tested, Cabrera should take note — CLEVELAND — Ozzie Guillen's baby-sitting service is officially closed. — Are you listening, Orlando Cabrera? — The never-boring world of the White Sox manager was yet again filled with one drama after another on Tuesday …
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Associated Press:
Pedro almost as sharp as Price in Class A start — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets ace Pedro Martinez pitched six sharp innings in a Class A start Wednesday night, staying on track to return to the majors next week. — The three-time Cy Young winner strained his left hamstring …
Bob Baum / Associated Press:
Diamondbacks' Davis ripped in homecoming — PHOENIX (AP)—Doug Davis said the emotion didn't get to him Wednesday night. The San Francisco batters sure did. — Ray Durham drove in four runs with a solo homer and a three-run single and the Giants spoiled Davis' homecoming with an 11-3 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Associated Press:
Galarraga, Thames lead Tigers by Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—Armando Galarraga came within two outs of his first complete game and shutout in the majors, Marcus Thames hit two homers and the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
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Bless You Boys
Doug Tucker / Associated Press:
Twins' rally extends Royals' skid to 10 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—This one hit the Kansas City Royals like a sucker punch to the belly, and perhaps planted the seeds of an ugly clubhouse rebellion. — Craig Monroe's three-run homer with two out in the ninth capped a five-run rally …
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The Griddle
Gregg Bell / Associated Press:
Bedard 2-hits Red Sox in 7, M's win 1-0 — SEATTLE (AP)—Fastballs that flew past Boston's flailing bats. Curves sharp enough to break the will of the Red Sox. Then, diving cut fastballs and tricky changeups. — So this is why Seattle traded five players to Baltimore for Erik Bedard.
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