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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 72: Padres at Yankees — (Check the updates for news, including draft updates.) — YANKEES (38-33) — Damon LF — Jeter SS — Abreu RF — Rodriguez 3B — Giambi DH — Posada C — Cano 2B — Betemit 1B — Cabrera CF — Rasner RHP
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New York Post, The Sommer Frieze, Pending Pinstripes, Sliding Into Home, River Ave. Blues, iYankees and Scott Proctor's Arm
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Dan Graziano / New Jersey Online:
Yankees sign Sidney Ponson — The Yankees just announced that they have signed right-handed pitcher Sidney Ponson to a Triple-A contract. Presumably, this means Ponson will report to Scranton, but it would seem likely that he'd get a shot in the Yankees' major-league rotation soon.
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Yankees sign Ponson to Minors deal — NEW YORK — The Yankees signed veteran right-hander Sidney Ponson to a Minor League contract on Wednesday, moving to add to their organizational starting depth. — Ponson, 31, will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Associated Press:
Depleted Yankees sign Rangers cast-off Ponson — NEW YORK — Adding depth to their injury-riddled pitching staff, the New York Yankees re-signed troubled right-hander Sidney Ponson to a minor league contract Wednesday. — With a history of off-the-field problems, Ponson was released Monday …
Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Perception on Mets' Bernazard: He's a bad, bad guy — Among their many travails during this trying time, the Mets have this going for them: — They now employ the most famous vice president of development in baseball history. — Omar Minaya left here Tuesday, after trying to defend …
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NY Daily News:
Bondy: Manuel's fire just what Mets need — ANAHEIM - Willie Randolph always treated his players like adults, which is a problem when some of them still behave very much like seventh-graders. — Case in point is Jose Reyes, who performed a great service already this week by testing Jerry Manuel …
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New York Post
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Jerry's first win is extra special — ANAHEIM - Omar Minaya justified firing Willie Randolph in part because of the Mets' inability to come back when facing late deficits. In fact, the Mets had just one win in 32 games when trailing after eight innings entering Wednesday night. — Make that two wins.
Fred Goodall / Associated Press:
Rays beat Cubs again, Zambrano injured — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)—With every victory against contenders like the Chicago Cubs, the Tampa Bay Rays gain a little more confidence. — “It validates that we are a good team,” manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday night after the surprising Rays held off …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:Zambrano leaves game with shoulder discomfort
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MLB.com
MLB.com:
New York Yankees and Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment to open year-round Hard Rock Cafe in new Yankee Stadium — Yankee Global Enterprises to partner with Hard Rock to create NYY Steak — The New York Yankees announced today that they have agreed to enter into a long-term agreement …
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
postGame: Mets 5 Angels 4 — The Mets (35-36) defeated the Angels (43-30) by the score of 5 to 4 in 10 innings tonight in Anaheim. — Congratulations Jerry Manuel, on your first win as manager of the Mets. — For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv.
Kirby Arnold / Herald:
M's meet to discuss Sexson's future — A source within the organization says team is planning to release the first baseman soon. — SEATTLE — Struggling first baseman Richie Sexson's time with the Seattle Mariners could end soon. — One day after general manager Bill Bavasi was fired …
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Joe Cowley / Chicago Sun Times:
Williams on job with Cubs: ‘That would be a betrayal’ — It wouldn't be Sox-Cubs week without White Sox general manager Ken Williams ruffling a few feathers on the North Side. — Then again, it's hard to argue with Williams about his latest comments. Facts are facts.
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Can't Stop The Bleeding
Larry Stone / The Seattle Times:
Mariners' pick for GM will reveal path — This was a man who had finally reached the limit of his patience, and seemed ready ... Howard Lincoln's eyes were flashing fire on Monday. — This was a man who had finally reached the limit of his patience, and seemed ready — indeed, aching — to try a new way.
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Geoff Baker / Mariners Blog:The next GM — The most often-asked question I've had to deal …
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Andrew Bagnato / Associated Press:
Haren Allows 1 run, Knocks in 3 to Lead Diamondbacks — PHOENIX — Dominating his former team, Dan Haren allowed one run and drove in three as the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Oakland Athletics 11-1 on Wednesday night. — Haren (7-4) limited the A's to four hits in seven innings, walking one and striking out eight.
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AZ Snakepit
Jose de Jesus Ortiz / blogs.chron.com:
Toxic time for Astros, and that's bad — If you've spent a few minutes in the Astros' clubhouse these days, you'd feel bad for the boys. — “It's real bad in here,” a player told me as soon as I got into the clubhouse Tuesday to try to get an unbiased opinion to the comments I read …
David Pinto / Baseball Musings:
Games of the Day — The Red Sox and Phillies play the rubber game of their series this afternoon as Justin Masterson faces Kyle Kendrick. The Phillies have done a good job of holding Boston's offense in check, allowing just five runs in two games. Kendrick, with few strikeouts and walks, allows a lot of balls in play.
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