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Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Brewers, Indians agree on Sabathia — I just was told by a reliable club source that the Brewers have a deal in place with Cleveland for left-hander C.C. Sabathia, contingent on the paperwork being done and medical records exchanged. — But believe me, folks, that's a deal. All that other stuff is formality.
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Report: Indians agree to deal Sabathia to Brewers for minor leaguers — It looks like the next time C.C. Sabathia takes the mound he'll be donning a Milwaukee Brewers jersey. — The Brewers and the Cleveland Indians agreed to a deal for the reigning AL Cy Young on Sunday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Jon Heyman: Brewers take lead in Sabathia sweepstakes … The pennant-starved Milwaukee Brewers appear to be a clear favorite in the sweepstakes for star Indians pitcher C.C. Sabathia, as talks between those two teams are gaining momentum today. — The Brewers, who have a deep reservoir …
Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Sabathia deal is close — The Brewers are closing in on a deal for Cleveland left-hander C.C. Sabathia, to the point that outfield prospect Matt LaPorta has been scratched from the Huntsville's lineup tonight to assure he does not get injured. — A reliable club source told me the Brewers …
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Indians confirm talks to trade Sabathia — Brewers believed to be close to potentially landing ace — CLEVELAND — If the latest reports and rumblings are to be believed, C.C. Sabathia's next start might come in a Brewers uniform. — General manager Mark Shapiro confirmed Sunday …
Anthony Castrovince / CastroTurf:C.C. to the Brew Crew — not a done deal
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Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Seven first-timers dot All-Star lineups — Red Sox place four AL starters; three Cubs to start for NL — The fans have voted. And this year's All-Star starters, now set to represent the National and American Leagues in the annual Midsummer Classic at Yankee Stadium on July 15 …
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Fans show Red Sox, Cubs love in All-Star voting — NEW YORK — Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez and Cubs leadoff man Alfonso Soriano will see lots of familiar faces at the All-Star Game. — A record seven Chicago Cubs were joined by seven Boston stars when rosters were announced Sunday for the July 15 event at Yankee Stadium.
R.B. Fallstrom / Associated Press:
Ramirez, Marshall lead Cubs by Cards 7-1 — ST. LOUIS (AP)—Kerry Wood's ninth-inning collapse did not linger for the Chicago Cubs. — A day after their closer allowed three runs in a disappointing loss, the Cubs took Wood out of the equation. Chicago banged out 16 hits …
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Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Phillies, Lidge agree to extension — Three-year deal comes after brilliant start to 2008 season — PHILADELPHIA — Brad Lidge will be saving games in Philadelphia through at least the 2011 season, after the pitcher agreed to a three-year, $37.5 million contract extension.
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Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Once again, fans to have the Final say — Vote for the last player on each roster at MLB.com — The Monster 2008 All-Star Game Final Vote is under way now until 5 p.m. ET on Thursday exclusively at MLB.com, offering a decidedly different theme than last year and with the 100 millionth all-time Final Vote about to be cast.
Emprice / New Jersey Online:
Posada in lineup as DH — Johnny Damon has gone on the disabled list, with outfielder Justin Christian recalled. GM Brian Cashman said it is 50-50 that Damon will be ready when eligible July 20. — Tonight's lineup: — Gardner lf, Jeter ss, Abreu rf, Rodriguez 3b, Giambi 1b, Posada dh …
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins call up top prospect Volstad — Righty to initially pitch out of 'pen, could join rotation soon — DENVER — The Marlins top prospect is now ready to join the big leagues. — Chris Volstad, the 16th overall pick in the 2005 First-Year Player Draft, had his contract selected …
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Tampa Bay ready to make run at Fuentes — Brian Fuentes sat at his locker in the Rockies' clubhouse Saturday when his mugshot popped up during Fox's telecast of the Yankees-Red Sox game. — Both teams have a need and interest in acquiring the reliever. But Tampa Bay is preparing …
Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
On the Pirates: 200 and bust for many starters — Snell, Gorzelanny not alone in struggling after busy season — All kinds of theories can be floated to explain the regression of Ian Snell and freshly demoted Tom Gorzelanny, from blaming pitching coach Jeff Andrews, to complacency on the part …
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