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Curt Schilling / 38 Pitches:
Calling it quits — “Turn out the lights the parties over” ... I used to wait with baited breath for Don Meredith to start singing that on Monday night football. Normally it was sweet music if the Steelers were playing. — If I could get him to sing it again I would. This party has officially ended.
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Girardi: Nady leading in right-field race — Swisher now projects as reserve outfielder, first baseman — CLEARWATER, Fla. — With two weeks remaining in Spring Training, Xavier Nady has moved ahead of Nick Swisher in the race to serve as the Opening Day right fielder, Yankees manager Joe Girardi confirmed on Monday.
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Kobrien / On the Yankees beat:
Jeter back tomorrow; Igawa re-assigned; Swisher's rxn — Final score here, 8-3 Phillies. Brian Bruney and Dan Giese didn't pitch very well. I would say Giese is headed to Triple-A. While Bruney indulged in a little gallows humor, saying he hopes he's still on the team …
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
A-Rod: Don't release 103 positive tests — Yanks slugger tells YES Network it wouldn't help his situation — CLEARWATER, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez believes the other 103 positive tests from Major League Baseball's 2003 survey program should remain anonymous, the Yankees slugger told the YES Network in an interview to be aired Tuesday.
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MLB.com:
Yankees and Legends Hospitality to debut new general concessions lineup in Yankee Stadium — Focus placed on quality, convenience, variety and value — The New York Yankees announced today their new general concessions lineup for the 2009 season. Led by Legends Hospitality …
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Chico Harlan / Nationals Journal:
Shawn Hill Signs With Padres (And Other Notes) — * Let's start things off with news about Shawn Hill. The right-hander, released by the Nationals on Wednesday, has just signed with the San Diego Padres. It's a non-guaranteed minor league deal, Hill said.
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Padres sign Hill to Minor League deal — Right-hander in line to compete for final rotation spot — SAN DIEGO — The Padres may have found a front-runner for the No. 5 spot in their starting rotation — and he's from outside the organization. — According to the Washington Post …
ESPN:
Available players, Teahen, Harang and more — • Some of the players being dangled because of roster space and economics: Geoff Jenkins, Phillies; Brian Giles, Padres; Gary Matthews Jr., Angels; Marcus Thames, Tigers; Nick Johnson, Nationals; Jason Repko, Dodgers; Jeff Baker, Rockies.
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Estes switching to lefty-relief role — Long-time starter will attempt transition at Minors camp — PHOENIX — Veteran starting pitcher Shawn Estes agreed to report to the Dodgers' Minor League camp on Monday to attempt a transition to left-handed-relief specialist.
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Brian Costa / New Jersey Online:
New York Mets' Livan Hernandez, Freddy Garcia pitch in minor-league game … PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Livan Hernandez and Freddy Garcia shared the same mound Monday, pitching opposite one another in a minor-league intrasquad game. After each inning, Hernandez walked back to the home dugout.
Patrick Saunders / All Things Rockies:
Rox lineup: Tulo, Hawpe still sidelined — Tucson - Still no Tulo, still no Brad Hawpe, still no Garrett Atkins. — All three starters are missing from action again today as the Rockies host the Brewers at Hi Corbett Field. Troy Tulowitzki has been getting treatment for a stiff lower back.
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Todd Zolecki / The Zo Zone:
Kendrick Is Out, Optioned to Minors — The Phillies have just optioned righthander Kyle Kendrick to Minor League camp. — He had been a candidate for the fifth starter's job. — Kendrick, who Rich Dubee called the favorite for the job entering spring training, went 1-3 with a 9.20 ERA …
