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George A. King III / New York Post:
MANNY'S REVENGE: EYES BX. — ANAHEIM, Calif. - Having successfully orchestrated his divorce from Boston and his landing in with the Dodgers, Manny Ramirez would like to make life miserable for the Red Sox during the next few seasons. — According to people who have spoken …
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Geoff Baker / The Seattle Times:
Carlos Silva calls out teammates — What came a half-inning later... The wall of silence that has so often surrounded happenings inside the Mariners' clubhouse was finally shattered on Friday night by the frustrated voice of Carlos Silva. — His anger evident, fresh off a listless …
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Sarah Green / MLB Rumors:
Jarrod Washburn Placed on Waivers — By Sarah Green [August 9 at 11:48am CST] — 3:32: I'm a bit confused by these two reports, as I thought there was an automatic waiting period of three business days. Either there's something I'm missing (entirely probable) or there's a discrepancy here.
David Lennon / On the Mets beat:
Credit Warthen with a save — Seems that Aaron Heilman's two scoreless innings in Friday's 3-0 victory over the Marlins are more proof of Dan Warthen's positive effect on the pitching staff. On Wednesday, in talking about his approach with the staff, Warthen mentioned that he had been working …
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Howie Rumberg / Associated Press:
Mets' Perez stifles Marlins in 3-0 win — NEW YORK (AP)—Aaron Heilman put to rest the ruckus being made over the Mets' beleaguered bullpen—for at least a night. — Using a revamped motion, Heilman struck out three in two innings to close out Oliver Perez's dominant performance and give …
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Contreras ruptures Achilles' tendon — CHICAGO (AP)—White Sox pitcher Jose Contreras ruptured his left Achilles' tendon and left Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning. — With two outs and a man on second, Jacoby Ellsbury hit a sharp grounder to first base.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Painful back latest ailment for Wood — Will be evaluated again on Saturday — Kerry Wood's long-awaited return from his slow-healing blister lasted all of one game before he was sidelined once again Friday with lower back soreness. — Manager Lou Piniella was reluctant …
Associated Press:
Brewers' Braun leaves game … MILWAUKEE (AP) — All-star left-fielder Ryan Braun was pulled from the Brewers' game against Washington on Saturday night because of tightness in his lower back. — Braun was replaced by pinch-hitter Gabe Kapler in the bottom of the third inning.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Kennedy: “I'm just not real upset” — Ian Kennedy gave up more hits (nine) than he got outs (six). But he didn't think he pitched poorly. — “I felt like I made some good pitches,” he said. “I'm not too upset about it. ... What was it, a bunch of singles and three doubles?
Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Big hits, newcomer Reyes lift Indians — Right-hander works into seventh inning, gives up one run — TORONTO — No one was happier with Anthony Reyes' trade from the Cardinals to the Indians last month than Reyes himself. — “I felt I didn't fit in [with the Cards],” Reyes said.
Mark Feinsand / Blogging the Bombers:
Kennedy's post-game performance a bust — Let me start by saying that I really like Ian Kennedy. — In my dealings with him, I have found him to be likeable, he's always treated me with respect and I would love to see him have a long, successful career. — That said, he couldn't have …
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Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
Rays designate Reyes for assignment — Tampa Bay needed to make room on roster for Bradford — SEATTLE — Room had to be made for the arrival of Chad Bradford, and Al Reyes was the guy to go. — Bradford, who was acquired from the Orioles on Thursday, is expected to join the team on Saturday.
