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Yankees have interest in Penny — The Yankees have an interest in veteran right-hander Brad Penny, who was released by the Red Sox late Wednesday night. — According to a person with knowledge of the Yankees' plans, the club doesn't know of an agreement between Penny and the Red Sox …
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Buster Olney / MLB:
Sources: At least two National League teams interested in Brad Penny … As Brad Penny, who was officially released by the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, is being moved through waivers, National League playoff contenders San Francisco and Florida have expressed interest in the veteran right-hander, sources said.
Buster Olney / MLB:
New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox rivalry reaches waiver wire — The rivalry between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox burns strongly even when it comes to waiver claims. — When the New York Mets and Red Sox worked out a trade for left-handed reliever Billy Wagner earlier this week …
Howard Megdal / MLB Rumors:
Report: Chris Carter Claimed By Yankees — 7:07pm: Buster Olney has some more color to this “he claimed, she claimed” story. — Olney writes in ESPN the Magazine, “The rivalry between the Yankees and the Red Sox burns strongly even when it comes to waiver claims.
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New York Post:
DEREK JETER AND MINKA KELLY ENGAGED? — ARE Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly (above) ready to take the next step? “Derek and Minka are secretly engaged,” an insider told Page Six. The Yankee captain and the actress are telling close pals to “save the date” for nuptials in the fall.
Alex Speier / Full Count:
Red Sox release Penny — Brad Penny confirmed via text message to WEEI.com's Rob Bradford that he had requested and was granted his release following Wednesday's game against the White Sox. The news of the pitcher's release was first reported by the Boston Herald.
Dom Amore / On Baseball:
Red Sox on Nick Green, Tazawa and Penny — Nick Green pitching? Two scoreless? Talk about something to smile about on a miserable night at Fenway. Let's break it down a bit. — Green should get a star for taking such a hit for the team, and giving one heck of an account of himself.
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Troy Renck / All Things Rockies:Rockies express interest in RHP Penny, but it's mild
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yanks waste solid effort from A.J. — For three innings, A.J. Burnett was perfect. By the time the day was over, it was anything but perfect for the Yankees. — The Bombers lost the rubber game of their three-game set with the Rangers, dropping a 7-2 decision to Texas that snapped their streak of six straight winning series.
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Posada leaves game after being nicked — Catcher aggrivates left ring finger, listed as day-to-day — NEW YORK — Yankees catcher Jorge Posada has a bruised left ring finger and is listed as day-to-day after being forced to leave Wednesday's 9-2 victory over the Rangers.
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Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Oswalt falls, says Astros have ‘no fire’ — Cards' starter subdues bats on second successive night — ST. LOUIS — The biggest statement Roy Oswalt made on Wednesday night at Busch Stadium wasn't with his best fastball or his knee-buckling curve. — Not long after the Astros lost …
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Hoffman in waiting mode — By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel — Trevor Hoffman has not been in this position for quite some time. — “I've been a 10-and-5 guy for a long time,” said Hoffman. — Hoffman referred to his previous status with the San Diego Padres, for whom he played 16 years.
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs should cut Milton Bradley — There's no good solution to mess he created — On Baseball — Milton Bradley? There are three possible solutions for the Cubs: continued patience and hope, endless headaches while hoping some team is silly enough to deal for him or pay him his money and send him home.
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Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Matt Murton, the Mets' injuries, Derek Jeter and more on the “List” ruling — Yeah, that's right, Matt Murton. — On Twitter last night, FireJerryManuel wrote to me, “Can you write something on how dumb the Mets would be to not claim Murton and to pay Frenchy 5 million instead of him?”
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards, Franklin close to new contract — After spending last winter in a fruitless search for a closer, the Cardinals apparently have settled on one through 2011. — The club is expected to announce this weekend an agreement with Ryan Franklin on a contract extension that includes …
Associated Press:
Pirates do a number on Happ, Phillies in 3-2 victory — PITTSBURGH (AP) — J.A. Happ (FSY) looked like a rookie on the key pitch of the game, and Garrett Jones (FSY) didn't. The result was the National League's best first-year pitcher was beaten by arguably its best first-year hitter …
Jayson Stark / MLB:
Jayson Stark picks his MVP, Cy Young and rookie award winners — NL MVP is all but locked up, but the rest of the award races are still up for grabs — Is it too soon to mail Albert Pujols his National League MVP trophy right now? — Seriously. With all due respect to the fabulous work …
C. Trent Rosecrans / CNATI:
Griffey moves past hometown — DETROIT — CNati.com recently caught up with former Red Ken Griffey Jr., who after nine seasons in his hometown of Cincinnati, was traded to the White Sox last season and then signed with the Seattle Mariners during spring training.
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Hudson to start for Braves on Monday — Veteran righty to skip final rehab start, will replace Kawakami — ATLANTA — Veteran starting pitcher Tim Hudson will make his regular season debut for the Braves on Monday against the Marlins. — The Braves have decided to have Hudson skip …
