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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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Sabernomics
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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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Opinion: The Mets and the Outfield Market — Prior to yesterday's game, Jerry Manuel told reporters that Fernando Tatis is his starting left fielder. — In 152 at bats for the Mets, Tatis is batting .322 with seven HR, nine doubles and 28 RBI in 55 games this season.
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:Building a Church Brought Tatis Back
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24 Hours From Suicide
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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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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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.
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies trip after their all-star break run — De Los Santos, Grilli gone wild — PITTSBURGH — It has been a vibrant trip with a classic rock soundtrack. It was beginning to feel like September again, a convergence of solo pitching harmonies and offensive guitar riffs.
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Purple Row
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.
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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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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ESPN:
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 …
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.
