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Chris Jenkins / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Red Sox claim Giles — The Union-Tribune has learned that the Boston Red Sox have claimed Padres right fielder Brian Giles off the waiver wire, if only to keep him away from the two teams with better records in the American League. Thus, Boston entered a 48-hour period in which the Sox …
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Associated Press:
Rays acquire reliever Bradford from Orioles — SEATTLE — The first-place Tampa Bay Rays acquired reliever Chad Bradford from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, bolstering their bullpen with a proven postseason pitcher. — The Rays claimed the submarining right-hander on waivers and then got …
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Red Sox working on deal to acquire Padres' Giles … The Boston Red Sox have placed a waiver claim on San Diego right fielder Brian Giles, and are negotiating to acquire the 14-year veteran from the Padres. — Giles, 37, is hitting .296 with a .391 on-base percentage, 61 walks and 44 strikeouts this season.
Roch Kubatko / MASN Online:
Trade made — Orioles reliever Chad Bradford has been assigned to the Tampa Bay Rays, via a waiver claim. In exchange, the Orioles will receive a player to be named later. — That's how much times have changed in the AL East. The Rays are acquiring a veteran reliever for the stretch drive.
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Rays Acquire Chad Bradford — By Tim Dierkes [August 7 at 1:24pm CST] — According to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports, the Rays won a waiver claim on reliever Chad Bradford. They'll send a player to be named later to the Orioles for him. The Rays strengthened an already excellent bullpen.
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Tom Krasovic / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Red Sox put in claim for Giles; clock is ticking to stike a deal — Now that the Red Sox have put in a claim for Padres right fielder Brian Giles, what are the chances that the two teams work out a trade? — It could come down to whether Giles finds a salary increase enticing enough …
Mark Feinsand / Blogging the Bombers:
Pettitte could miss next start — As if the Yankees didn't have enough problems in the starting rotation already, it now appears that Andy Pettitte might be forced to miss his next start. — According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Pettitte has been experiencing stiffness in his left arm …
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Kat O'Brien / Newsday:
Yankees' Pudge hurts knee in collision at plate — ARLINGTON, Texas - The Yankees took yet another injury hit last night when Ivan Rodriguez went down with a bruised right knee that leaves his status as day to day. — Rodriguez, who was acquired last week from the Tigers …
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Pudge day-to-day after collision at plate — ARLINGTON - Pudge Rodriguez suffered a bruised right knee after a collision at home plate with Texas' David Murphy, but the injury doesn't look like it will cost the catcher any time. — The Yankees said Rodriguez was day-to-day …
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Bronx Banter
R.B. Fallstrom / Associated Press:
Ramirez homers again, Dodgers beat Cards — ST. LOUIS (AP)—Clayton Kershaw went right after St. Louis Cardinals hitters who had put up 15 runs the previous two games. It turned out to be the perfect game plan. — The 20-year-old rookie worked seven dominant innings and Manny Ramirez homered …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Mark Teixeira Rumors — By Tim Dierkes [August 7 at 9:46am CST] — It's not fair to lump all Orioles fans into one big group. But as you might expect, some of the team's fans are pushing for a signing of Maryland native Mark Teixeira. Teixeira, for his part, said all the right things while remaining noncommittal.
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Hardball Times:
Ranking baseball's ethical transgressions — Imagine a college course where students hang out with Ron Coomer in the bowels of the Metrodome, watch video of Lenny Randle on all fours trying to blow Amos Otis' famous squibbler into foul territory, spend hours debating nuanced baseball ethics …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nationals interested in re-signing Harris — Utility man enjoying breakout campaign with more playing time — DENVER — The Nationals have expressed interest in re-signing infielder/outfielder Willie Harris, according to three baseball sources. — It's not known what kind of deal Harris is looking for.
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NY Daily News:
Ryan Church may not return to Mets — It appears the Mets no longer have their hopes up that Ryan Church will return this season. The right fielder has been out since July 6 due to aftereffects from a pair of concussions. He has been evaluated several times, but doctors haven't cleared him to play.
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Todd Zolecki / Philly.com:
Phils Get Eyre — We just caught wind that the Phillies have acquired lefthander Scott Eyre from the Chicago Cubs. — It appears single-A Clearwater pitcher Brian Schlitter was part of the trade. — Details to come. — Update: It's official. The Phillies have traded Schlitter to the Cubs for Eyre.
Jim Callis / Baseball America Draft Blog:
Gillaspie, Marshall Sign Rich Deals — Wichita State third baseman Conor Gillaspie and Sterling High (Baytown, Texas) righthander Brett Marshall received lucrative bonuses on Wednesday. Gillaspie, a supplemental first-rounder, signed for $970,000 with the Giants.
