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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 …
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Minaya: Jeff Wilpon said Manuel and I are safe — WASHINGTON - Omar Minaya confirmed yesterday that he and Jerry Manuel were told by Mets COO Jeff Wilpon last month that their jobs were safe. But given the broken-down state of the franchise, which has nine players on the disabled list, was that a reward or punishment?
Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
Mets Are a Case Study In Squandered Fortunes
Mets Are a Case Study In Squandered Fortunes
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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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Associated Press:
Hal Steinbrenner: New York Yankees capable of winning title — NEW YORK — Hal Steinbrenner was direct and to the point, much as his famous father always was. — “I think we've got a championship-caliber team,” he said. “I absolutely believe that we have the team that can win the championship.”
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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.
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Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog:
Nieve DL'd, Sullivan promoted — WASHINGTON — As expected, the Mets put pitcher Fernando Nieve on the disabled list today and promoted outfielder Cory Sullivan from Triple-A Buffalo to take his spot on the roster. — The Sullivan move is temporary, though, as the Mets wanted …
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Mark Bowman / Bowman's Blog:
Braves may have made all their significant moves
Braves may have made all their significant moves
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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 …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Matsui Lifts the Yankees on a Homer in the Ninth — Hideki Matsui will almost certainly play for a different team next year, when he will not be subjected to postgame pies in the face from A. J. Burnett. His ravaged knees prevent him from playing the outfield, and the Yankees would prefer more flexibility with their roster.
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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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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 …
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 …
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Associated Press:
Rangers pound Smoltz with HRs, hand Red Sox third loss in a row — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — David Murphy and Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered on consecutive pitches, in the same inning Michael Young led off with a long ball, and the Texas Rangers beat the suddenly slumping Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
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K.C. manager Hillman given vote of confidence … KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — General manager Dayton Moore has given Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman a vote of confidence, saying he will return next season. — The Royals (37-54) went into Monday night's game against the Los Angeles …
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Sources: Pedro's deal incentive-laden — The Philadelphia Phillies are guaranteeing Pedro Martinez less than $1 million for the rest of this season, according to two baseball sources familiar with his contract. However, Martinez could make another $1.275 million if he spends the final 60 days …
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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.
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.”