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Carroll Rogers / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves demote Francoeur to Class AA Mississippi — ‘I do not agree with this,’ struggling outfielder says — The Braves have sent struggling right fielder Jeff Francoeur to AA Mississippi, and the homegrown talent is not happy about it. — “This has really put a damper on my relationship …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yankees' Surge Lasts an Inning as Red Sox Beat Them Again — The first inning could not have gone better for the Yankees on Friday. The Boston Red Sox loaded the bases with one out, but Darrell Rasner survived with a pop out and a line out. For a change, the opponent had wasted an opportunity, not the Yankees.
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Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:They found a spark — NEW YORK - The Red Sox had to get out of Florida …
Jim Street / MLB.com:
Bullpen declares independence at home — Bedard fans six over five frames; Ibanez swats homer No. 10 — SEATTLE — Whenever Erik Bedard starts a game these days, Mariners relievers know there is about a 99-plus-percent chance that some of them will see some action.
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Tim Booth / Associated Press:
Ibanez homers, Bedard goes 5 in M's win — SEATTLE (AP)—Raul Ibanez clanged a solo home run off the windows of a restaurant in right field and a pair of Seattle relievers helped finish what Erik Bedard started in the Mariners' 4-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday.
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Bless You Boys
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Reyes upset with Hernandez's remarks — Shortstop, broadcaster have words on Mets' charter flight — PHILADELPHIA — Remarks made by Keith Hernandez during the telecast of a Mets game on Sunday irritated Mets shortstop Jose Reyes to such a degree that the two argued during the team's charter flight …
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
postGame: Phillies 3 Mets 2 — The Mets (42-44) lost to the Phillies (48-39) by the score of 3 to 2 in Philadelphia tonight. — For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv. — However, in case you missed it, know that Johan Santana looked great, but, for some bizarre reason …
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Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:Victorino's hit in 9th lifts Phillies
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The Musings and Prophecies …
Associated Press:
Tribe cuts struggling Borowski, '07 AL saves leader — CLEVELAND — Indians closer Joe Borowski, last year's American League saves leader, was designated for assignment on Friday. — The right-hander blew his fourth save in 10 chances on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, and was 1-3 with a 7.56 ERA in 18 games this season.
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Borowski designated for assignment — Indians to go with closer-by-committee in wake of decision — CLEVELAND — The Joe Borowski era has ended for the Indians. — Looking to repair their battered bullpen and get a better read on what the future holds, the Indians designated the veteran Borowski for assignment on Friday.
Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Forget the Hardy rumor — A reliable source just told me I could forget the rumors that shortstop J.J. Hardy would be included in a deal for C.C. Sabathia. Just thought I'd throw that out there before too many people freaked out. — These trade rumors get so nutty.
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Mike Berardino / Sun-Sentinel:
Achy Uggla passes first test — DENVER - Dan Uggla missed his fifth straight game with a sprained left ankle Thursday, but the Marlins' second baseman was still encouraged. — Uggla did some light jogging during the afternoon at Coors Field and took some flips in the indoor batting cage.
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R.B. Fallstrom / Associated Press:
Cubs' Zambrano wins in return from DL — ST. LOUIS (AP)—The return of Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano trumped the soap opera setting of Jim Edmonds' homecoming and Albert Pujols' 300th home run. — Zambrano came off the 15-day disabled list from a shoulder strain with six spotless innings Friday night …
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GoatRiders of the Apocalypse
Chico Harlan / Nationals Journal:
As the trade deadline approaches... Jim Bowden today offered a little insight into the team's strategy as the trading deadline approaches. It's kind of a maverick strategy founded on a simple premise: This season is not worth salvaging ... in any way. Bowden appears very willing to trade …
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Nats320
Associated Press:
Griffey homers in Reds' blanking of Nationals — CINCINNATI - Ken Griffey Jr. hit a two-run drive for career homer No. 604 and Bronson Arroyo worked six innings, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Friday. — Griffey followed Jay Bruce's one-out double …
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