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Sam Borden / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Posada: Molina will catch AJ — Jorge Posada just revealed that Joe Girardi told him on Sunday that Jose Molina will catch A.J. Burnett in this series. — UPDATE, 1:36 p.m.: We'll have audio (hopefully) from Posada uploaded shortly. “I just hope we win that game,” Posada said.
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN.com:
Jorge Posada miffed to hear Jose Molina named A.J. Burnett's catcher — NEW YORK — The A.J. Burnett-Jorge Posada tandem performed to less than rave reviews during the regular season, so Yankees manager Joe Girardi is giving Burnett a different batterymate in the American League Division Series.
Eric Stephen / True Blue LA:
Dodgers Announce Lineup, Rotation: Hudson Out, Padilla Before Billingsley — I guess if only one of these three could be involved in game one, I'd rather it be Broxton. — View full size photo uploaded October 6, 2009 — NLDS: Cardinals vs. Dodgers — Game 1 — Wed — Dodger Stadium
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Format in playoffs' opening round can derail juggernauts — The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers spent six grueling months posting the best records in their leagues and establishing themselves as the top teams in baseball. — When they step onto the field today to open the playoffs, it will mean virtually nothing.
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Scott Lauber / Philled In:
Oct. 6 — THE ROSTER: WHO'S OUT, IN? — So, the Phillies didn't have to turn in their 25-man NL Division Series roster until 10 a.m. tomorrow. — They didn't need to wait that long. — Pitchers (12): LH Cliff Lee (Game 1 starter), LH Cole Hamels (Game 2 starter), RH Joe Blanton …
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Steve Popper / NorthJersey.com:
Wilpon: no spending restrictions — NEW YORK — Jeff Wilpon has been hesitant to take center stage this year, but when he emerged behind the lectern Monday afternoon, a spot usually reserved for a major signing or trade, he came bearing an apology to fans and a promise.
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Mike DiGiovanna / Angels Unplugged:
Bulger expects to pitch against Red Sox; Izturis back to full strength — Reliever Jason Bulger, who received a cortisone injection in the front of his throwing shoulder Sunday in Oakland, said there is “no doubt in my mind” he will be ready to pitch in the American League division series against the Boston Red Sox.
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Adam Kilgore / Boston Globe:
Lowrie on, Velazquez here — Jed Lowrie will be the backup infielder on the Red Sox first round roster, manager Terry Francona said a short while ago. The move did not come as a surprise given the status of Nick Green and Chris Woodward, the other two candidates.
Associated Press:
Yanks opt to play Game 1 Wednesday … NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees will start the AL playoffs Wednesday. — The Yankees could have waited until one hour after Tuesday's AL Central tiebreaker between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins to pick when they wanted to begin.
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Denver Post:
Rockies' De La Rosa out; Game 1 lineup set for NLDS — PHILADELPHIA — Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa, a 16-game winner during the regular season, has been ruled out of the National League Division Series because of his left groin strain. — De La Rosa was scheduled to throw here today …
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Jurrjens honored as September's best — Braves right-hander named NL Pitcher of the Month — For his strong final month of the season, Braves starter Jair Jurrjens on Tuesday was named the recipient of the National League Pitcher of the Month Award for September.
Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Sox exercise options on Garcia, Thornton — Chicago pitchers set for 2010 run with club — The White Sox exercised their 2010 club options on right-hander Freddy Garcia and lefty Matt Thornton on Tuesday. Garcia will earn a base salary of $1 million next season and Thornton will get $2.25 million.
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Fox Sports:
The Kid puts the head in head-to-head matchups — Editor's note: A new book by a former employee of Alcor, the company that froze Ted Williams' remains, alleges the baseball Hall of Famer's body was mistreated by the company. Alcor has denied the allegations and promises legal action.
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NY Daily News:
Raissman: Keith says he may not return to SNY — Is the four-year SportsNet New York partnership of Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, and Keith Hernandez over? — Was their Sunday call of Nelson Figueroa's 4-0 shutout of Houston, in the Mets' season finale, the trio's final performance together?
MLB.com:
Fans vote Chris Sabo into Reds Hall of Fame — Veterans committee selects Pedro Borbon and Tony Mullane for 2010 class — Fans Vote Chris Sabo into Reds Hall of Fame Veterans committee selects Pedro Borbon and Tony Mullane for 2010 class — CINCINNATI - Third baseman Chris Sabo …
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Ryan sees progress with Rangers — Club headed in right direction in competitive AL West — ARLINGTON — Attendance is up, they had their first winning season in five years and their young players are one year older and wiser. The leadership in the front office and on the field is stable.
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