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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 …
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Trade Talk:
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.
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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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Mark Teixeira Rumors: Monday — By Tim Dierkes [July 29 at 12:10am CST] — 12:10am: SI.com's Jon Heyman is hearing the Braves are locked in on the D'Backs, so I'm not sure who to believe. Heyman believes the Rays could be the fallback. — 11:42pm: Jack Magruder of the East Valley Tribune …
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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.
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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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 …
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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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Sox have no interest in Tejada — A week ago the Red Sox shot down rumors of a possible deal for White Sox backup shortstop Juan Uribe. — Now, a few days later there's a Houston Chronicle report of Boston having interest in Miguel Tejada, which has also been completely dismissed.
Trade Talk:
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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Sean McAdam / Providence Journal:
Manny Ramirez, Red Sox seem in sync about getting him traded — BOSTON — For a change, Manny Ramirez and the Red Sox are on the same page. Ramirez said yesterday that he wouldn't mind being traded and the Red Sox are now engaged in talks with at least four teams in an effort to accommodate …
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Associated Press:
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,” …
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.
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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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 …
Associated Press:
Marlins rally, beat Mets 7-3 — MIAMI - With another come-from-behind win, the surprising Florida Marlins are on the verge of erasing the New York Mets' lead in the NL East. — Dan Uggla and Cody Ross hit RBI singles to spark a five-run eighth inning, and the Marlins rallied past the Mets 7-3 Monday night.
