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10:35 PM ET, July 20, 2009

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Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Manuel, Minaya assured jobs are safe … NEW YORK — Mets general manager Omar Minaya and manager Jerry Manuel have been reassured by club higher-ups that their jobs are not in jeopardy, league sources told SI.com.  —  Minaya and Manuel have come under public scrutiny and even attack during …
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Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog:
Minaya: Major trades doubtful  —  WASHINGTON — Jerry Manuel said before tonight's game that he didn't expect any outside help before the July 31 trade deadline, something that GM Omar Minaya confirmed in a later meeting with reporters.  —  Minaya essentially ruled out acquiring Athletics …
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
Mets Are a Case Study In Squandered Fortunes  —  The day before the New York Mets were to open the second half of their rapidly deteriorating season, GQ magazine ran a small item that quoted newsman Larry King as saying pal Fred Wilpon — the Mets' (once-)deep-pocketed owner …
Discussion: Baseball Insider
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 92: Orioles at Yankees (updates with Wang setback, Hal Steinbrenner audio and Girardi audio)  —  YANKEES (54-37)  —  Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (8-5, 4.85).  —  ORIOLES (41-50)  —  Roberts 2B  —  Markakis RF  —  Jones CF  —  Huff 1B  —  Mora 3B  —  Scott DH  —  Reimold LF
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Yankees Blog:
Wang has setback playing catch  —  Chien-Ming Wang had a setback in his recovery from a strained right shoulder, making it unlikely he will return to the Yankees anytime soon.  —  Wang's biceps felt tender when he played catch before Monday night's game against Baltimore and won't attempt to throw again until Friday.
Discussion: The Yankees
Associated Press:
Hal Steinbrenner: New York Yankees capable of winning title
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Mark Bowman / Bowman's Blog:
Braves may have made all their significant moves  —  Braves general manager Frank Wren has never been accused of being a procrastinator and with the trade deadline resting a little more than a week away, there's a chance that he's already made all of his significant deals.
Discussion: Bottom9 Baseball
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Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog:
Nieve DL'd, Sullivan promoted
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Mets drop four-game series in Atlanta
Discussion: New York Times and MetsBlog.com
Adam Rosenberg / MLB.com:
Escobar's four RBIs power Braves to win
Discussion: Talking Chop
Doug Miller / MLB.com:
Recalling momentous day on, above Earth  —  Moonwalk and a moonshot took place on July 20, 1969  —  Forty years ago today, incredible things happened in space, creating indelible memories on Earth.  —  As the Apollo 11 command module Eagle touched down at 4:17 p.m. ET …
Discussion: Baseball Analysts and Plain Dealer
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Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
One small step into history: Baseball recalls moon landing
Discussion: Hardball Times
Ed Price / MLB FanHouse:
Phillies Eyeing Diamondbacks' Qualls  —  While the Phillies seem the best bet to grab Roy Halladay — if the Blue Jays decide to deal their ace — they are also looking at upgrades in the bullpen.  —  Philadelphia sent a scout to watch Arizona closer Chad Qualls over the weekend, perhaps signaling the teams were talking about a deal.
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:   Myers could return to Phillies in August
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Lou Piniella has a new pupil: Milton Bradley  —  Cubs manager will try to get outfielder out of hitting funk  —  WASHINGTON — Milton Bradley has a new hitting instructor, and his name is Lou Piniella.  —  The Cubs manager said he plans to work with Bradley in the batting cage on Monday …
Trade Talk:
Dodgers in on Halladay and Relievers  —  Dodgers assistant general manager Logan White and special assistant Vance Lovelace scouted Toronto starter Roy Halladay's victory over Boston Sunday.  The need for Halladay is clear in a rotation that lacks a clear ace and the club has enough prospects …
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers consider activating reliever Kuo
JSOnline:
Assessing the trade market  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Here's a story from mlb.com that assesses the trade market as it pertains to several teams.  —  I wouldn't look for the Brewers to make a serious play for Toronto ace Roy Halladay, and here are the reasons why:
Discussion: Globe and Mail and Al's Ramblings
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Kevin Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:
Monday Ten Pack  —  Drew Carpenter, RHP, Phillies (Triple-A Lehigh Valley)  —  Carpenter pitched seven innings of three-hit ball on Sunday, and that's really nothing new, as it was his ninth quality start in his last 11.  He's hardly a stud prospect-wise, and is more of a strike-throwing speed-changer …
Discussion: Bottom9 Baseball
Dom Amore / Hartford Courant:
Mussina Staying Retired  —  NEW YORK - — Mike Mussina is not the un-retiring type.  —  “Baseball was great,” said Mussina, who walked away after winning 20 games for the Yankees last season.  “But there comes a point where you have to say it's time to go home.”
Discussion: River Avenue Blues and iYankees
MLB.com:
Yunel Escobar of the Atlanta Braves named the National League Player of the Week presented by Bank of America  —  Atlanta Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar, who led the National League with eight RBI and 16 total bases, has been named National League Player of the Week presented by Bank of America for the period ending July 19th.
Discussion: Talking Chop
Alex Pedicini / Hardball Times:
San Diego's Latos Makes Debut  —  San Diego Padres pitcher Mat Latos made his Major League debut yesterday against the Rockies going four innings allowing two runs on three hits (including one long homerun to Ian Stewart) while walking one and striking out four batters.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Gaslamp Ball
 
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Cincinnati Reds catcher Ramon Hernandez sidelined up to six weeks with knee injury
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Bucs still working to sign Draft picks
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Terry Pluto:
As Jhonny Peralta flails, why do Cleveland Indians fail to give …
Discussion: Bottom9 Baseball and Plain Dealer
 Earlier Picks: 
Mark Selig / MLB.com:
Martin latest Nats hurler to make debut
Discussion: MVN and Nationals Journal
Associated Press:
Kinsler homers twice, powers Rangers past Twins in 12
Discussion: Lone Star Ball and Yahoo! Sports
 

 
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