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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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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Guess who's back? Back again — The captain of the Yankees, Derek Jeter, will return tomorrow and play shortstop against those no-good Boston Red Sox. The Yankees would have been OK with him not playing until Thursday. — In other news ... · Brian Bruney …
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:Spring Game 27: Yankees at Phillies
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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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Daulerio / Deadspin:
I'm Sure This Won't Annoy Curt Schilling One Bit … Which Athletes Were On The Houston Madame Call Girl Client List? … The Rocket That Fell To Earth And Landed On Top Of Mike Piazza … On Women's Basketball, Other Girls' Breast Sizes And The Mercury Cheerleaders
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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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins' ballpark vote passes — Retractable-roof stadium slated for 2012 opening — MIAMI — At last, a home the Marlins can truly call their own. — Miami-Dade County commissioners on Monday put to rest more than a decade-long quest by voting in favor of a retractable-roof ballpark for the Marlins on the Orange Bowl grounds.
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Associated Press:
Marlins approved to build retractable-roof park … MIAMI (AP) — The Florida Marlins' decade-long quest for a new stadium has cleared its final political hurdle. — Miami-Dade County commissioners late Monday approved the team's plan to build a retractable-roof ballpark.
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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 …
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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.
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.
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.
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Jaramillo has spoken, and Andruw Jones may well survive in Texas … Universally respected Rangers' hitting guru Rudy Jaramillo is said to have told some folks at Rangers camp in Surprise, Ariz., this week: “Andruw Jones is back.” — Thanks to that bold and meaningful declaration …
Patrick Saunders / All Things Rockies:
Rockies Recap: Jimenez dominates, Helton homers — Rockies 7, Brewers 1 — At the plate: Hi Corbett turned into homer heaven for the Rockies today. Backup catcher Sal Fasano launched a towering solo shot to left in the second, his third homer of spring.
