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Walking papers for Nats GM? — Buzz up! — So, what does Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo do for an encore after playing a key role in the signing of designated franchise savior Stephen Strasburg? — Would you believe lose his job? — Multiple sources insisted Tuesday that the Nationals …
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Chris Needham / NBC Washington:
Nats To Dump Their GM? — Report says team to hire Jerry Dipoto — Thanks for nothing, Rizzo. — Apparently signing the biggest prospect in years to a deal that's below what anyone really though possible isn't enough. The Nationals are about to dump the interim tag from GM Mike Rizzo …
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards are set to add Smoltz — LOS ANGELES — Free agent pitcher John Smoltz will accept the Cardinals' offer to join the club as its fifth starter after clearing waivers at noon (St. Louis time) today, barring an unforeseen waiver claim, multiple sources said Tuesday.
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Jayson Stark / MLB:
Sources: John Smoltz ‘strongly leaning’ toward signing with St. Louis Cardinals — John Smoltz is “strongly leaning” toward signing with the St. Louis Cardinals, two major league sources with direct knowledge of his negotiations told ESPN.com Tuesday night. — Smoltz
Juan C. Rodriguez / Florida Marlins:Florida Marlins: Bid for John Smoltz kaput?
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Matthew Pouliot / Circling The Bases:
Royals hit new low; demote Gordon to Triple-A — In what looks like one of the most shameful service-time manipulations in baseball history, the Royals demoted Alex Gordon to Triple-A on Tuesday to make room for Kyle Farnsworth on the roster. — Ready or not, Gordon …
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Associated Press:
Ryan Church calls comments by New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel a ‘low blow’ — NEW YORK — Ryan Church made it clear: He didn't appreciate those recent comments by New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel. — After Mets slugger David Wright was hit in the head by a pitch last weekend …
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Brian Costa / New Jersey Online:Ryan Church fires back at NY Mets manager Jerry Manuel for taking …
Tim Britton / MLB.com:Mets come to terms with Matz
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Associated Press:
Moyer's relief job carries Phillies to 5-1 win — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jamie Moyer (FSY) had a quality start Tuesday night for the Philadelphia Phillies — out of the bullpen. — Moyer pitched six scoreless innings in relief of Pedro Martinez (FSY), who took his spot in the starting rotation …
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Pedro, Moyer combine to stifle D-backs — After rain delay, lefty tosses six scoreless innings in relief — PHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez thought about his night Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park and still smiled. — He hoped to take another step forward after pitching five innings Wednesday in his season debut against the Cubs.
Marc Carig / New Jersey Online:
NY Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain told to relax on extra days … OAKLAND, Calif. - Joba Chamberlain escaped during the All-Star break, returning home to Nebraska and blocking out all talk about baseball. It worked so well for the talented right-hander, who emerged from the hiatus …
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Erik Boland / Newsday:Yankees Triple-A pitcher Ortiz exercises right to become free agent
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New York Post:
GARY DOESN'T EXPECT TO END YEAR WITH METS — THE Mets pulled Gary Sheffield off waivers last week when he was claimed by an unidentified team. This means Sheffield cannot be traded for the remainder of the season. He can be placed on waivers again, but this time, the Mets would not be able to negate a claim.
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers reacquire Pudge — Rodriguez, 14-time All-Star, will be Texas' backup catcher — ARLINGTON — Ivan Rodriguez is returning to the Rangers to be a backup catcher. — The Rangers have completed a trade with the Houston Astros to reacquire the 14-time All-Star catcher for two Minor League players …
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Jeff Wilson / Texas Rangers:Rangers trade for catcher Pudge Rodriguez
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Mike Fitzpatrick / msnbc.com:
Sheffield, Mets light up Lowe and beat Braves — NEW YORK(AP) When the Atlanta Braves handed Derek Lowe a four-run lead against an injury-depleted team, they figured they were in pretty good shape. — Turns out, those New York Mets backups had a big surprise in store.
J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
How Much Did Your Team Spend? — Here's a look at how much each team spent on the top 10 rounds of the 2009 draft. Complete draft budgets will not be available for several more weeks. First-round pick Aaron Crow and supplemental first-rounder Tanner Scheppers are still eligible to sign …
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Evan Brunell / Hardball Times:
Blue Jays recall Travis Snider — Travis Snider was recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays today after scorching Triple-A pitching to the tune of a .337/.431/.662 line in 175 at-bats. — As has been clear for a while now, Snider was recalled once his potential eligibility for Super …
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Jason Grodsky / MLB.com:
Hampton to DL with strained left shoulder — Lefty unable to shake lingering injury; Astros recall Paulino — HOUSTON — The Astros placed left-hander Mike Hampton on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain and recalled right-hander Felipe Paulino from Triple-A Round Rock prior …
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Seaver, Kooz and Ryan forever friends and champs — Game 1 of the 1969 World Series was winding down and a disappointed Tom Seaver stood in the dugout runway at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium next to Donn Clendenon. The two were alone, Seaver lost in his thoughts.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
CC and Bombers top A's with ease — OAKLAND - CC Sabathia may not have much to smile about when he returns to Oakland Coliseum this fall to watch his beloved Raiders, but the memory of Tuesday night's outing against the A's will surely bring a smile to his face.
