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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Chipper may retire if next season disappoints — Braves third baseman Chipper Jones said he would consider retiring if he has another season in 2010 as frustrating and disappointing as this one has been. — He signed a three-year, $42-million contract extension in March that runs through 2012 …
New York Post:
Yankees get good news on Robertson — David Robertson and the Yankees got good news after the reliever had his ailing elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews. — “He won't be out more than 10 days to two weeks,” Brian Cashman said today. “He should be pitching before September (ends).
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River Avenue Blues
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Rest prescribed for Robertson — This from the Yankees: … That's good news for Dave. He could start throwing around Sept. 14 and that would give him ample time to get ready for the playoffs. — UPDATE, 7:11 p.m.: I'm factoring in the days he has already been off, which is how the Yankees have done it in the past.
Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Lidge, Manuel on same page — Closer ready to be used out of bullpen in a variety of ways — WASHINGTON — Brad Lidge's role in the Phillies' bullpen has changed, and Thursday provided the first example of how much. — Charlie Manuel said before the Phils' 8-7 loss to the Nationals …
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers won't sit Millwood to save $12M — Veteran needs eight innings to guarantee 2010 contract — ARLINGTON — Kevin Millwood starts for the Rangers on Friday against the Seattle Mariners. — The question put to pitching coach Mike Maddux this week in Cleveland is if this will be Millwood's last start of the season.
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Dallas Morning News:
Kevin Millwood's 2010 return would benefit Texas Rangers — The chief concern among questions submitted this week involved the durability and affordability of right-hander Kevin Millwood. — He's still considered the staff ace, even by Scott Feldman, but Millwood's numbers have declined since the All-Star break.
Discussion:
MLB Rumors
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies' Contreras strains quad — The Rockies' injury bug has turned into an epidemic. — Starting pitcher Jose Contreras left today's game against the Reds in the third inning when he injured his right leg running to first base after hitting a grounder to short.
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Peter Abraham / The Journal News:
Wang optimistic about 2010 — NEW YORK - Chien-Ming Wang, who had shoulder surgery in July, hopes to travel with the Yankees during the postseason even through he cannot play. — “This is a great team. We can win the World Series,” he said. “I want to see that.”
Discussion:
MetsBlog.com, bronxbanterblog.com, NESN.com, Bronx Baseball Daily, iYankees, Circling The Bases and Sliding Into Home
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:Might The Yankees Nontender Chien-Ming Wang?
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River Avenue Blues
Sam Mellinger / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Gil Meche not likely to pitch the rest of the season — Gil Meche is now unlikely to pitch again the rest of the season, and Brian Bannister is headed to New York for a second opinion as both Royals pitchers deal with shoulder injuries. — Royals manager Trey Hillman would not reveal …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Q&A: Selig discusses MLB economics — Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since Aug. 2005. He appears weekly on the FSN Baseball Report and MLB on FOX. — add this
All Nats All the Time:
Nats ask Guzman to play second base in 2010 — The Nationals may not be looking to sign a free agent like second baseman Orlando Hudson this offseason. — It was learned that general manager Mike Rizzo and interim manager Jim Riggleman had a private meeting with shortstop Cristian Guzman …
Shi Davidi / Canadian Press:
Barajas not returning? That's news to him — Cito Gaston doesn't expect soon-to-be free agent Rod Barajas to be with the Blue Jays next season, and the catcher isn't sure why his manager feels that way. — “I don't know why someone would assume that,” a surprised Barajas said.
Discussion:
MLB Rumors
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Decisions abound for Brewers in 2010 — Several roster decisions are in store for next season — MILWAUKEE — Last season on Sept. 10, the Brewers were 20 games over .500 and owned a four-game lead in the National League Wild Card race. This season, their fans are already thinking ahead to 2010.
Associated Press:
Torii Hunter of Los Angeles Angels wins Branch Rickey Award — DENVER — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Torii Hunter was named the winner of the Branch Rickey Award in recognition of his work with kids in the community. — Created by the Rotary Club of Denver in 1991 …
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