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Coley Ward / MLB Rumors:
Brewers Working On Durham Deal? — 11:23pm: The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman comments on the rumor, noting the convenient timing of Durham's bout with the flu. — As was Haudricourt, Schulman is skeptical about a separate Rickie Weeks-to-San Francisco rumor floating about.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
White Sox's Guillen rips Rangers' closer Wilson — egrant@dallasnews.com — MINNEAPOLIS - In what seems to be becoming an annual event, Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has a feud with a member of the Rangers. It became official this weekend when Guillen teed off for a second …
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Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox to unveil Baines statue on Sunday — Sox manager: Baines is ‘Mr. White Sox’ — When the White Sox unveil a bronze statue of Harold Baines along the right-field concourse Sunday, no one will be prouder than longtime teammate Ozzie Guillen. — “If somebody deserves to be out there, it's him,” the Sox manager said.
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Rockies free Nix to play in Olympics — Infielder designated; must be in Minors to qualify for Games — DENVER — The country, or at least its baseball team, needs infielder Jayson Nix more than the Rockies. — The Rockies designated Nix for assignment Saturday after Team USA asked …
Roch Kubatko / Baltimore Sun:
On seventh day, O's, fans perplexed — It has become known as “the streak,” an important lowercase distinction so as not to confuse it with the one crafted by Baltimore sports icon Cal Ripken Jr. and revered by his fans. — This one wasn't built by a single man.
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Jim Salisbury / Philly.com:
Phillies Notes: Myers says he's ready for Mets — MIAMI - Brett Myers, back in the Phillies' clubhouse after a three-week trip to the minor-league repair shop, is eager to get on the mound against the New York Mets this week. — “I can't think of a better team for me to come back against,” he said yesterday.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 98: Athletics at Yankees — YANKEES (52-45) — Andy Pettitte (10-7, 4.03) vs. the Oakland hitters. — Justin Duchscherer (10-5, 1.82) vs. the New York hitters. — Notes: Late report for the fellas today and the lineup was just posted. The Yankees claimed yesterday that Posada bruised …
Terence Moore / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves must keep Teixeira — It's not going to happen. Well, they sort of suggested as much on Saturday night at Turner Field. That said, if Braves officials do trade Mark Teixeira before the July 31 deadline, they should apologize to everybody on their roster, and then they should give rebates …
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Bob Raissman / NY Daily News:
Raissman: Manuel tops Randolph on field and TV for now — As the Mets have gone on their recent roll, comparisons between Jerry Manuel and Willie Randolph continue to be offered. — Mostly, they are confined to on-field managerial styles. There is a personality difference - duh - as well.
Curt Cavin / Indianapolis Star:
More pit road drama from Patrick — LEXINGTON, Ohio — Danica Patrick's decision to confront Milka Duno about her driving Saturday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course led to an ugly exchange between the only two female drivers competing in today's IndyCar Series race.
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Angels won't change their summer plans — Again, they will probably resist the temptation to trade for a big bat. — By Bill Shaikin, SUNDAY REPORT — We do have seasons in Southern California, at least on the sports calendar. — January heralds the season when USC fans worry whether Pete Carroll …
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nationals working on Guzman contract — Shortstop might be dealt if extension not reached soon — WASHINGTON — The Nationals are still in negotiations on a contract extension for shortstop Cristian Guzman. However, if a deal is not done soon, there is a possibility that Guzman …
David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Orioles' Loewen abandons pitching career — BALTIMORE (AP)—Orioles left-hander Adam Loewen has abandoned his career as a pitcher because of a stress fracture in his left elbow, the same injury that sidelined him last season and twice put him on the disabled list this year.
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