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10:45 PM ET, August 29, 2008

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Steven Krasner / Projo Sox Blog:
Beckett elbow exam results: “Awesome”  —  BOSTON — Josh Beckett had his valuable right elbow examined Friday morning by noted orthopedic surgeon James Andrews, and the results of those tests were “awesome,” said manager Terry Francona.  —  “Everything came out completely structurally sound,” Francona said Friday afternoon.
Discussion: SOX & Dawgs
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ESPN.com:
Beckett goes on DL; tests show only elbow strain  —  Josh Beckett was diagnosed with a strained right elbow and was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday, retroactive to Aug. 18.  —  The announcement was made prior to the Red Sox game Friday night against the Chicago White Sox.
Discussion: A Red Sox Fan … and ESPN
Steven Krasner / Providence Journal:   Despite his being placed on DL, results of Beckett's elbow exam were “awesome”
Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
The good feelings disappeared in a New York minute
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Beckett scratched from Friday's start
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Why the Yankees are done … Jason Giambi launched a blast and later a game-winning bullet, rocking the aging house for what was surely the last Yankees-Red Sox game at this Yankee Stadium.  The heroics by the lame-duck former star at the about-to-be-demolished ballpark salvaged a game …
Discussion: iYankees
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Rick Gano / Associated Press:
Soriano's HR helps Cubs run streak to 7  —  CHICAGO (AP)—The Philadelphia Phillies may have benefited from an instant replay in the seventh inning.  Too bad the rule only is in effect for home run calls.  —  Ryan Howard was called out on a close play at first, thwarting a rally that helped …
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Associated Press:
Soriano's homer lifts Cubs to seventh straight win
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Hamels outstanding, but 'pen falters
Bob Dutton / Kansas City Star:
Royals told Hosmer can't play until union appeal resolved  —  First baseman Eric Hosmer and the Royals are now officially snagged in the ongoing dispute between the Pittsburgh Pirates and third baseman Pedro Alvarez.  —  The commissioner's office told the Royals that Hosmer is not allowed …
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Phillies, in need of left-handed bat, deal for Stairs … The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to send Matt Stairs to the Phillies for a minor leaguer to be named later.  —  The trade, first reported by FOXSports.com, gives the Phillies a left-handed bat off the bench to replace the injured Geoff Jenkins.
Associated Press:
Astros extend deals for Moehler, Erstad thru '09  —  HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros extended the contracts of pitcher Brian Moehler and outfielder Darin Erstad through the 2009 season.  —  Erstad will make $1.75 million plus bonuses next season and Moehler will make $2.3 million plus bonuses.
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
Projo Sox Blog:
Prospect Bowden called up  —  Red Sox pitching prospect Michael Bowden has been called up to Boston and will make his major-league debut on Saturday.  —  The 21-year-old right-hander left McCoy Stadium a little while ago and was on his way to Fenway Park.  —  Red Sox backup first baseman Sean Casey …
Baseball America:
Prospect Hot Sheet: Aug. 29  —  Is the season almost over already?  Brett Wallace may wish that it could go on a little longer.  Just a couple of months ago he was playing for Arizona State, now he's in Double-A and leading Springfield to a playoff spot.  It's an amazing run …
ESPN.com:
Yankees announce pricing plans for new stadium  —  NEW YORK — Even seats behind the outfield fence will be costly at the new Yankee Stadium.  —  The front part of the area behind the outfield in right and left will cost $100 and $75 per game next year as part of season-ticket plans at the $1.3 billion ballpark.
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Two Yanks Minor Leaguers suspended  —  Pitchers penalized for performance-enhancing drugs  —  NEW YORK — Two Yankees pitchers from the Dominican Summer League were suspended for 50 games on Friday for testing positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs under baseball's Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
UPI:
Yank fan's 7th-inning stretch from hell  —  A New York Yankees fan says he might sue after he was allegedly ejected for trying to use the Yankee Stadium men's room while a patriotic song was playing.  —  Bradford Campeau-Laurion told WCBS-TV in New York Thursday that the seventh-inning stretch seemed …
Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks acquire pitcher Ledezma … In an effort to continue to bolster their bullpen, the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday announced they have claimed left-handed pitcher Wilfredo Ledezma from the San Diego Padres.  —  Ledezma will report to the D-backs tomorrow, at which time another corresponding move will be made.
Discussion: MLB Rumors
 
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