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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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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 …
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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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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Charles Krupa / Associated Press:
Kotchman, Hunter homer in Angels' victory over Red Sox — 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.
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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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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
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.
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
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 …
New York Post:
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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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.
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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.
Scott Lauber / delawareonline:
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,” …
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.
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