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Teixeira trade talks revised — According to a National League source, Diamondback fans might not want to get too excited about the possibility of landing Mark Teixeira. This source believes the Yankees, Rays and Angels are more likely to land the switch-hitting first baseman before Thursday's Trade Deadline.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Hudson's MRI shows ligament damage — Braves starter to visit Dr. James Andrews this week — ATLANTA — Braves general manager Frank Wren would like to find the individual who cursed the projected starting rotation that he carried into this season. Following the same path previously traveled …
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Chipper Jones returns to DL — Reyes demoted to make room for Morton, Sammons — On a day in which Chipper Jones and Tim Hudson were placed on the disabled list, struggling pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes was optioned to Class AAA Richmond and the Braves added pitcher Charlie Morton and catcher Clint Sammons from Richmond.
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:Lost weekend in season of discontent
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Willie Bans / MLB.com:
Surgery to end Posada's season — Catcher to undergo procedure on ailing right shoulder — NEW YORK — Yankees catcher Jorge Posada will have surgery on his ailing right shoulder and miss the rest of the 2008 season. — When Posada was placed on the disabled list July 20 …
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Vic Ziegel / NY Daily News:
Ziegel: Losing Posada won't hurt big picture — Jorge Posada's early exit this season is just more bad news for the Yankees. But, it shouldn't affect the Bombers down the stretch. — Mike Mussina threw a rare stinker, the Orioles' bats never shut up and the Yankees were so far away all night …
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Jose De Jesus Ortiz / Houston Chronicle:
Boston could be in mix for Tejada as trade deadline nears — All-Star shortstop says he wouldn't shy away from Red Sox-Yankees rivalry — If the rumors are true that the Boston Red Sox have contacted the Astros about Miguel Tejada, rest assured the All-Star shortstop wouldn't be intimidated about playing at Fenway Park.
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Burnett's fastball stays alive in Toronto — Hurler fans 10 Rays, ties wins mark at 12; GM says he's staying — TORONTO — Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi apparently wants to put an end to all the A.J. Burnett trade rumors. So, while Ricciardi admits that Toronto is willing …
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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,” …
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Manny's all about the money — Everyone in the clubhouse knows the names. Joba Chamberlain (twice), Felix Hernandez (twice), Edinson Volquez, Justin Verlander — pitchers that Manny Ramirez didn't feel quite right to face, be it a knee, a hamstring, his contract or the pitcher's velocity …
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Sean McAdam / Providence Journal:Manny Ramirez, Red Sox seem in sync about getting him traded
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Mike Berardino / Sun-Sentinel:
Marlins' trade targets include catchers, left-handed pitchers — Facing a potentially lengthy absence for injured starting catcher Matt Treanor, the Marlins have increased their efforts to acquire an established replacement before Thursday's non-waiver trade deadline.
Ben Bolch / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Nomar Garciaparra has sprained knee ligament — Dodgers shortstop Nomar Garciaparra tags out Nationals center fielder Lastings Milledge during a double play in the fifth inning. Garciaparra left the game in the sixth inning with a knee injury. — MRI exam reveals an injury serious enough …
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Thunderbaseball / Mike Ashmore's Thunder Thoughts:
Melancon and Wright to Scranton, Plus More — BREAKING NEWS — Mark Melancon and Chase Wright promoted to Scranton. Wilkins Arias and Steven White to Trenton. Eric Wordekemper to Tampa. — More later... Mike Ashmore, mashmore98 AT gmail.com
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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Haren close to contract extension — D-backs looking to lock up talented right-hander — SAN DIEGO — Indications are that the D-backs are close to agreeing to a contract extension with starter Dan Haren. — “I'm pretty confident something will get done sooner rather than later,” Haren said.
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels bedevil Red Sox, 7-5 — Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver went 5 2/3 innings Monday night against the Red Sox, giving up six hits and three runs while striking out four and walking three. He improved his record to 9-8. — Angels improve their national profile with a victory …
Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates Notebook: LaRoche to DL; Bixler coming — The Pirates today will place first baseman Adam LaRoche on the 15-day disabled list and recall infielder Brian Bixler from Class AAA Indianapolis, sources confirmed early this morning. — LaRoche and second baseman Freddy Sanchez sat …
