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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Marlins designate Jones, recall Andino — Veteran hit .108 with club; Willingham to rehab in Double-A — MIAMI — The Marlins have seemingly lost their patience with Jacque Jones. — After a 6-2 walk-off win against the Phillies on Wednesday, Florida designated Jones for assignment …
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Sun-Sentinel:
Andino called up, Jones out — MIAMI GARDENS - Jacque Jones' stay with the Marlins lasted less than three weeks. — In a move that was somewhat surprising, the Marlins designated Jones for assignment after Wednesday's dramatic win over the Phillies and promoted Triple-A infielder Robert Andino to take his place on the roster.
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ESPN.com:
Rangers' Bradley goes after Royals announcer — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Milton Bradley stormed out of the Texas Rangers clubhouse after an 11-5 victory Wednesday night over Kansas City and bounded up four flights of stairs looking for Royals television announcer Ryan Lefebvre.
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Richard Durrett / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers' Bradley gets emotional over TV comments — rdurrett@dallasnews.com — KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Milton Bradley is an emotional player. That emotion overflowed in the clubhouse after Wednesday's game in response to something Kansas City Royals television broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre …
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Soriano hit by pitch, breaks hand — Cubs star outfielder to be sidelined at least six weeks — CHICAGO — Alfonso Soriano was just starting to get his legs under him, but he'll now be sidelined for six weeks with a broken finger. — “It's a costly loss,” Cubs manager Lou Piniella said.
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
A's drill Yankees 8-4, ruin Darrell Rasner's homecoming — OAKLAND - Darrell Rasner grew up in Carson City, Nev., a 3-1/2-hour drive from Oakland. He spent many teenage hours in the stands here, watching the A's and dreaming of the majors. — About 25 relatives and friends made the trek …
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Mark Herrmann / Newsday:
Beltran's blast in 13th bails out Mets' Wagner — Mets starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey, left, gives Jose Reyes a pat on the back after Reyes fielded Arizona's Chad Tracy grounder for the third out in the third inning. (Newsday Photo / Kathy Kmonicek / June 11, 2008) — The Mets feel the pain, too.
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Sean Brennan / NY Daily News:
Ailing Alou's leg & pride hurting — Moises Alou couldn't mask his disappointment about his latest malady. — “I wish I was here talking to you about getting a game-winning hit (instead of) 'I'm hurt, I'm hurt, I'm hurt,'” Alou said Wednesday night before the Mets' win over the Diamondbacks at Shea.
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Joe Lapointe / New York Times:Mets' Alou Is Left Discouraged After Hurting His Calf Again
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Todd Krise / MLB.com:
Acta calls argument 'yesterday's news' — Miscommunication in dugout caused uproar after celebration — PITTSBURGH — What happens in Pittsburgh stays in Pittsburgh, according to Nationals manager Manny Acta. — The second-year skipper said Tuesday night's dugout confrontation between …
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Chimpanzee Rage / Deuce of Davenport:Manny Acta And Elijah Dukes Dont See Eye To Eye
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NY Daily News:
Bondy: Days off would be new approach for team's old guard — OAKLAND - More than two months into the season, Joe Girardi looks a lot like Joe Torre. Girardi, too, will always go first and often to his old reliables, before foraging elsewhere on the bench or in the bullpen.
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DMZ / U.S.S. Mariner:
Rick Sutcliffe is a horrible person and ESPN's no better … This is still bugging me hours later, so: — I was watching ESPN's broadcast of the Braves game tonight, and there was a really, really weird moment where they were discussing Rick Sutcliffe taking time off to go get cancer treatment …
Christopher Baxter / Boston Globe:
David Ortiz becomes US citizen — David Ortiz is a legendary slugger whose swing has made him an iconic part of the national pastime. But it was not until today that the Dominican-born designated hitter could call himself a US citizen. — Ortiz was one of 227 immigrants who raised …
Howard Ulman / Associated Press:
Colon gets 150th win, Red Sox defeat O's — BOSTON (AP)—The Boston Red Sox got five runs in the first inning, another strong outing from the rejuvenated Bartolo Colon and one more win in friendly Fenway Park. — They even got a three-run homer from an ailing Jason Varitek.
Dave Cameron / Baseball Analysts:
Mariners Foibles — As I write this, the Seattle Mariners have the worst record in baseball at 24-42. They stand 16 1/2 games behind the first place Angels and, worse, they stand a staggering nine games behind the third place Texas Rangers. The team will have to play inspired baseball …
Sports Illustrated:
Mets reach deal with top pick Havens … The Mets have agreed to terms with first-round draft choice Reese Havens, a shortstop from the University of South Carolina, SI.com has learned. The Mets will pay Havens, the 22nd overall pick in last week's amateur draft, a signing bonus of about $1.4 million.
