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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Dos and don'ts of Joba's transition … It's not as if Joba Chamberlain doesn't know what the first inning feels like. — It's not as if the Yankees have asked him to hit cleanup, right? It's not as if they're trying to convert him to a catcher or something.
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Stark: Starter's guide for Joba — The transition from reliever to starter can be a tricky one. Curt Schilling and Tom Gordon offer advice for Joba Chamberlain. Jayson Stark — • BBTN Minute: More pressure on Yankees' bullpen | BBTN Clubhouse — • Baseball Today: Orel Hershiser on Joba |
Steve Henson / Yahoo! Sports:
MLB first-round projections — Nothing gets the ol' pulse racing like relief pitchers and corner infielders. OK, five-tool shortstops do. And filthy left-handed starting pitchers. And athletic catchers with strong bats. And center fielders who throw out runners, hit home runs and steal bases.
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Crystal ball: Projecting first 30 picks — It's close, but still no clear-cut choice at the top of the Draft — We're just two days from the Draft and things are getting interesting. — There's still no clear-cut choice at the top of the first round, which makes figuring out the rest of it all the more challenging.
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DJ Gallo / ESPN:
Kneel before the power of Joba! — (OMG!!!) — This is obviously one of the biggest events in world history. I mean, he's a legitimate prospect ... and he plays in New York ... for the YANKEES! (OMG again!!!) — But is tonight's start the single most important event in the history of the universe?
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Time to take series seriously — Rays' standing has a new look — J.D. Drew has a rather flip response to one of his two strikeouts on the night. Orioles pitchers struck out eight overall. (Associated Press) — BALTIMORE - For now, it ranks more as novelty than high drama …
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:Ortiz goes on DL
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Joba ready for rotation debut vs. Jays — Toronto (31-28) at New York (28-29), Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. ET — MINNEAPOLIS — For the first time in his brief Major League career, Joba Chamberlain had a reason to fly ahead of the Yankees. — By the time New York finished a four-game split …
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Baseball Musings, Associated Press, Yahoo! Sports, Pinstripe Alley and New Jersey Online
Tracy Ringolsby / Rocky Mountain News:
Latest loss new Lowe point for Rockies — Winless trip continues at hands of L.A. pitcher — Battered in Philadelphia, frustrated in Chicago, the Rockies arrived at Dodger Stadium on Monday afternoon with hope a new series in a new city would provide relief from the struggles they have endured.
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Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Burrell's 2-run HR lifts Phils over Reds — PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Ken Griffey Jr. didn't get anything to hit his only time up. Pat Burrell didn't miss the tasty, hanging slider he saw. — Burrell hit a tiebreaking two-run homer, Adam Eaton pitched 6 2-3 impressive innings …
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Phillies Nation
Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Ramirez shows signs of breakout — ATLANTA - Hanley Ramirez is trying to get used to the star treatment. — Not only did he receive a contract that compensates him like one of the game's best players for his age, opposing pitchers are adjusting their approach to him.
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Amy K. Nelson / ESPN:
Alvarez following in some famous footsteps … At El Nuevo Caridad restaurant in Washington Heights, $12.95 can get you a special of ox tail, rice, pinto beans and lemonade, otherwise known as “the Pedro Alvarez.” And though the dish is not quite as renowned as a “Manny Ramirez” (goat stew) …
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Bucs Dugout
Byron / GoatRiders of the Apocalypse:
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Steven Goldman / New York Sun:
The Yankees' and Mets' Draft Pick Woes — The Cincinnati Reds have witnessed one of the hottest prospect debuts in recent memory. Center fielder Jay Bruce made his major league debut on May 27, going 3-for-3 and driving in two runs. He kept raking from there, hitting in five of six games …
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the metropolitans
Duk / Yahoo! Sports:
So is Chase Utley chasing Davey Johnson's 42 or 43 HRs? — Ladies and gentlemen, please meet the issue that has lately been creating some confusion. — Just how many homers does Chase Utley have to hit to own the record for most in a season by a second baseman?
