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Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Johan, Mets done in by one pitch — Hernandez's grand slam proves to be all Mariners need — NEW YORK — The plan sometimes is flawed. Other times, the execution is lacking. Instances exist, though, when the plan is well-conceived, its execution is proper and the results are quite acceptable.
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The Ballclub
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On the Mets beat:
Gameday Live 75: Mariners at Mets — Hey everyone! Marc Jimenez here again as the Mets (37-37) host a three-game series against the worst team in baseball, the Seattle Mariners (26-49). Good pitching matchup tonight as Johan Santana (7-5, 3.04), who hasn't won since June 1, faces Felix Hernandez (6-5, 2.87).
John Hickey / Seattle Post-Intelligencer:Hernandez's grand slam high hits sudden low
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Baseball Musings
Bob Raissman / NY Daily News:
Raissman: Manuel can help defrost icy Shea — It remains to be seen if Jerry Manuel can lead the Mets to the promised land - or at least a trip to the playoffs. But in the eight days since Omar (It Was My Decision) Minaya gave him the keys to his blue and orange jalopy …
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The 'Ropolitans
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Adam Rubin / Surfing the Mets:Manuel not knocking fans with comment
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New York Post, Amazin' Stories, Mike's Mets, Shea Nation, NY Daily News and Ya Gotta Believe
Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Fred Wilpon backs Minaya on Randolph firing — In his first expansive public comments since the Mets fired Willie Randolph a week ago, team CEO Fred Wilpon defended the team's actions and proclaimed happiness with the job performance of general manager Omar Minaya.
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The Mets Report
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Rob Bradford / Boston Herald:
Surgery result optimistic for Curt Schilling — WILMINGTON, Del. - The door is still open. — After one hour and 45 minutes of surgery on Red Sox [team stats] pitcher Curt Schilling [stats], Dr. Craig Morgan and his associate, Dr. Augustus Mazzocca, looked at each other and smiled.
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
A's Take Lead In Inoa Sweepstakes — Dominican could shatter bonus records — According to several international sources, Oakland has established itself as the clear frontrunner to sign 16-year-old Dominican righthander Michel Inoa when the international signing period begins on July 2.
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Enrique Rojas / ESPN:
Source: Demand surges for Dominican Inoa, 16 … ORLANDO, Fla. — The Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds have joined the Oakland Athletics in a bidding feud for the services of Dominican pitching prospect Michael Inoa, the crown jewel of the pool of Latin American players who will be available …
Sean D. Hamill / New York Times:
In 1960, a Series to Remember (or Forget) — PITTSBURGH — Typically, Herb Soltman and his legion of Pittsburgh Pirates fans have only one day a year to pay homage to the most dramatic ending in the 104 years of World Series play, when Bill Mazeroski blasted a game-ending …
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ShysterBall
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Associated Press:
UGA stuns Fresno State in CWS opener … OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Joey Lewis hit a tiebreaking double in Georgia's four-run eighth inning, and the Bulldogs came from three runs down to defeat Fresno State 7-6 in Game 1 of the College World Series finals on Monday night.
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Baseball America
Associated Press:
Anderson, Lackey lead Angels over Nats — WASHINGTON (AP)—John Lackey knew he had only himself to blame when his throwing error in the seventh inning gave Washington a one-run lead. — No need to worry. His Angels were playing the bumbling Nationals, after all.
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Federal Baseball
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
With Marshall arriving, Johnson likely to DL — The Cubs will make a roster move Tuesday to clear space for left-handed pitcher Sean Marshall. — Outfielder Reed Johnson is a likely candidate to go on the disabled list with back problems. — Johnson has not played since Tuesday at Tampa Bay …
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GoatRiders of the Apocalypse
Mark Dent / MLB.com:
Vizquel to return in odd role of visitor — Shortstop cultivated plenty of memories on, off field in Cleveland — Omar Vizquel often can see the losing on their faces. — Before most games, he likes to stand in the dugout and look across to the other side.
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Jeter, A-Rod safe, sound on ballot — Other Yankees position players gaining in All-Star Game vote — NEW YORK — The left side of the Yankees' infield should have no trouble adjusting to its surroundings on July 15, as long as the current All-Star Game tallies hold up.
