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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.
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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.
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:
Jackson, Bryson included in trade — A source familiar with the Brewers' trade for Cleveland lefty C.C. Sabathia just told me that the other players going to the Indians with Matt LaPorta are minor-league pitchers Zach Jackson and Rob Bryson and a fourth player, perhaps minor-league third baseman Taylor Green.
Let's Go Tribe!::
C.C. Sabathia — The nineteenth pick was Tony Torcato. Then twenty-first pick was Jason Tyner. The twentieth pick was C.C. Sabathia. We weren't lucky; we were providentially blessed. — In two short years you arrived, precocious and adorable, in the truest sense of the word: befitting of being adored.
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 …
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
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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.
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The Biz of Baseball, Phuture Phillies, Phillies Nation, Siberian Baseball, Blogging the Bombers, SOX1FAN, iYankees and YanksBlog.com
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:Angels pitchers Rodriguez, Santana and Saunders make All-Star team
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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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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 89: Red Sox at Yankees — YANKEES (46-42) — RED SOX (52-38) — Joba Chamberlain (2-2, 2.22) vs. the Boston hitters. — Tim Wakefield (5-6, 3.72) vs. the Yankee hitters. — Notes: Johnny Damon was placed on the 15-day DL. OF Justin Christian was recalled. ...
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Keith Law / ESPN:
Varitek? Tejada? All-Star Game rosters somewhat of a mess … The All-Star rosters are always fodder for arguments — who was snubbed, who doesn't belong — but some of the picks are more ridiculous than others. Here's a rundown of the least defensible selections, starting with the worst one I can remember.
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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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Jon Garland pitches Angels past the Blue Jays — He needs only 98 pitches and gives up six hits for the ninth complete game of his career. Garret Anderson has a two-run double in the first inning and Jeff Mathis contributes three RBIs. — A picture of efficiency, Jon Garland breezed …
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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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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