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11:45 AM ET, April 17, 2009

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Ian O'Connor / NorthJersey.com:
Boss enjoys Yanks' new digs  —  NEW YORK — George Steinbrenner was getting a ride in an oversized golf cart on his way out of Yankee Stadium when asked for his first impressions of his new $1.5 billion home.  —  “It's beautiful,” the owner said.  —  He was wearing a jacket and tie, and the usual dark shades over his eyes.
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New York Post:
BRONX CHEER FOR THIS QUIET NEW BALLPARK  —  FOR $1.5 billion, the Yankees purchased the best that money could buy when it came to their new stadium — except for a home-field advantage.  —  If regular-season Game 1 of this new building is any indication, the dimensions made it across …
Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
More tests scheduled for Nady's elbow  —  Until more is known, Yankees give Robertson roster spot  —  NEW YORK — Amidst all the pomp and all the grandeur of the home opener at the new Yankee Stadium, the home team also received a sobering dose of reality.
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NY Daily News:
Madden: George finds out what money can't buy
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Mel Antonen / USA Today:
New Yankee Stadium a winner, team a big loser to Tribe, 10-2
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Zach Berman / Washington Post:
For Nats, It's the Power Of One  —  Team Hits 4 HRs For First Victory: Nationals 8, Phillies 2  —  The news scrolled across the marquee of a baseball highlights show playing in the Washington Nationals' clubhouse after last night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Mientkiewicz separates shoulder  —  Utility man likely headed to DL; DeWitt, Paul may get call  —  LOS ANGELES — Dodgers utility man Doug Mientkiewicz suffered a dislocated right shoulder diving into second base on a two-run pinch-hit double Thursday night and will be placed on the 15-day disabled list.
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David Waldstein / New York Times:
Mets' Pitching Woes Continue in Loss to Padres  —  Not yet two full turns through their rotation, the Mets have very little they can truly rely on yet, other than a left-hander named Johann Santana.  Mike Pelfrey is battling soreness in his right arm, Oliver Perez has been inconsistent …
Stephen Borelli / USA Today:
Bloggin' baseball with Mets and Yankees bloggers  —  Citi Field hosted its first regular-season game Monday night.  The new Yankee Stadium was scheduled to do so April 16.  —  We checked in with Matthew Cerrone of metsblog.com and New York Yankees blogger Benjamin Kabak of riveraveblues.com for their opinions on the new digs.
Discussion: MetsBlog.com
Associated Press:
Angels sending Guerrero back to Los Angeles for exam  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero is leaving a road trip and heading back to Los Angeles for further tests on an injured chest muscle.  —  Manager Mike Scioscia said an MRI Thursday revealed a strained pectoral muscle.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Impressions of the Opener  —  Here is what I really liked:  —  • The Yankees had the retired numbers painted on a wall in left field and the list of 26 championships painted on a wall in right field.  The retired numbers are too small.  But it's a start.
Discussion: New Stadium Insider
Joshua Robinson / New York Times:
It Depends on Your View: Yankees Tickets From $5 to $2,625  —  Yankee Stadium's Section 201 may be nearly 500 feet from the front row of Section 20, but in dollar terms, it is much further than that.  —  Section 201 is one of the two blocks of seats that flank the Mohegan Sun Sports Bar in center field …
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Iannetta's defensive hard work pays off  —  Offseason practice has enhanced his behind-the-plate skills  —  CHICAGO — During the offseason, Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta rebuilt his throwing from the basics.  From maintaining his balance, to taking the proper steps, to having solid arm action …
Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Gordon placed on 15-day disabled list  —  Slugger needs surgery for labral cartilage tear of right hip  —  KANSAS CITY — Alex Gordon's right hip injury proved to be much more serious than imagined.  —  Gordon, the Royals' third baseman, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday …
Discussion: Royals Review
Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog:
Figgy pulled, Pelfrey to sit?  —  Mike Pelfrey (pictured) could miss his Sunday start against the Brewers at Citi Field after Nelson Figueroa — Pelfrey's most likely replacement — was abruptly pulled after just two innings today at Triple-A Buffalo.  —  Figueroa, who was an emergency starter …
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