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Bay still on the radar — The Braves scored 27 runs during this past weekend's series in Philadelphia and won just once. Things certainly might have been different had they had Chipper Jones and Jason Bay in their lineup. — Jones was sidelined by a strained left hamstring and Bay …
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Jones, Hudson to DL in flurry of moves — Braves recall Morton to start; lefty Reyes optioned to Triple-A — ATLANTA — The Braves announced six roster moves a few hours before Monday's series opener with the Cardinals, to be started by Charlie Morton, who was recalled from Triple-A Richmond.
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Lost weekend in season of discontent — Back on the case, we'll clear the decks here as we await announcements later today regarding DL assignments and expected replacements, etc. — Expect Clint Sammons to be brought up to fill in for concussed Brian McCann, and Charlie Morton to get tonight's start …
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Stark Market: Braves appear ready to put Teixeira on the market … The most pivotal name here in Trade Deadline Week 2008 has tried his best not to read all the rumors he's so good at inspiring. A lot of good that does him. — “People tell me about it anyway,” Mark Teixeira said.
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Braves inform teams Teixeira is available — Well, it's official. The Mark Teixeira auction is on. According to an executive of a club that spoke with the Braves' brass Monday afternoon, they have begun informing other teams they plan to trade Teixeira this week if they get the right deal.
Mike Fitzpatrick / Associated Press:
Posada to have season-ending surgery — NEW YORK (AP)—If the New York Yankees are going to earn a 14th consecutive playoff berth, they'll have to do it without Jorge Posada. — The five-time All-Star catcher will have season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, ending his attempt to return …
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Kat O'Brien / Newsday:
Sexson: Washburn would be big help — BOSTON - As of last night, the Yankees and Mariners had not agreed to terms on a trade that would send lefthanded starter Jarrod Washburn to the Bronx. But that does not mean a deal will not be made in the next several days.
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POSADA TO HAVE SEASON-ENDING SURGERY — INJURED SHOULDER SIDELINES VETERAN CATCHER — Jorge Posada has opted to have season-ending surgery on his right, throwing shoulder, the Yankees said today. — Posada was debating whether to have the surgery or to try to come back after rest and rehabilitation.
Jack Curry / Bats:
Manny Isn't Bound for Philly — The Red Sox are undertaking the difficult chore of trying to trade an unhappy Manny Ramirez, but the slugger will not be headed to Philadelphia. The Phillies have been mentioned as a possible landing spot for Ramirez, who has strong relationship with Manager Charlie Manuel …
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Sean McAdam / Providence Journal:Manny Ramirez, Red Sox seem in sync about getting him traded
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LEFT OUT — METS UNLIKELY TO SNAG OUTFIELDER AT DEADLINE — GET used to seeing Fernando Tatis in the Mets outfield. — As of yesterday, the Mets were growing in the belief that they will not obtain a corner outfielder before Thursday's trade deadline.
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Phillies move high-ERA pitcher to minor league — PHILADELPHIA — Struggling right-hander Adam Eaton has accepted an assignment to the Phillies' minor league system, the team announced today. The Phillies haven't decided at which level Eaton will begin his assignment.
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Blue Jays GM: Burnett won't be traded — TORONTO (AP)—Pitcher A.J. Burnett will be sticking with the Toronto Blue Jays. — Asked whether the Blue Jays would deal Burnett before Thursday's trade deadline, general manager J.P. Ricciardi was emphatic. — “He's not going anywhere,” …
Joe Christensen / Around the Majors:
Twins interested in LaTroy Hawkins — The Twins are interested in bringing back reliever LaTroy Hawkins, who was designated for assignment by the Yankees this past weekend, two people with knowledge of the situation told the Star Tribune. — Hawkins, 35, went 1-1 with a 5.41 ERA …
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Ohman in high demand — • Mark Teixeira doesn't figure to be the only Brave who will get traded this week. If the Braves also put left-handed reliever Will Ohman on the market, they'll have “no problem” moving him, said an official of one interested club.
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