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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Complete Lee: Phils ride gem over Yanks — Left-hander strikes out 10; Utley hammers two homers — NEW YORK — It was the defending World Series champions vs. the franchise that has won 26 World Series. — It was Cliff Lee vs. CC Sabathia. — But ultimately, it was Lee and Chase Utley.
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
As ‘Other Guy’ in Trade, Francisco Is Linked Again With Lee — His name is Ben Francisco. You may know him as the Guy Who Was Traded With Cliff Lee. — On July 29, the Philadelphia Phillies made a blockbuster deal with Cleveland to acquire Lee, who was destined to become their rotation savior …
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Associated Press:
Cliff Lee, Chase Utley dominate Yankees in Game 1 win — Phillies off to a fine start — NEW YORK - Look out for Cliff Lee, Chase Utley and this New Red Machine. — Lee outdueled CC Sabathia, Utley homered twice and the Philadelphia Phillies kept rolling through October …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Hudson near 3-year deal with Braves — 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
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Hudson and Braves close to deal — Pitcher Tim Hudson is expected to sign a three-year contract extension with the Braves by early next week, a person familiar with negotiations said. — The Braves and Hudson's representative have made rapid progress in negotiations on a deal, which could be completed as early as Friday.
Sam Borden / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Jay-Z postponed; Stadium open for Game 4 — A few programming notes as the wait continues for what - weather permitting - should be a terrific night at the Stadium tonight: — The performance by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys has been postponed until tomorrow night.
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Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Hale now on third for Mets — Chip Hale is expected to be named the Mets' new third base coach after the World Series. Hale, 44, spent the past three seasons in that role with the Diamondbacks after six years in that organization as a minor-league manager.
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Mets' maneuvers bad news for Minaya — Sources say longtime scout Sandy Johnson has agreed to return to the Mets as VP of scouting to continue assisting embattled general manager Omar Minaya after suggesting for weeks he was likely to retire, and some Mets officials believe the unusual effort …
Frank Fitzpatrick / Philly.com:
Welcome to New York, the worst seat in the house — NEW YORK - Many of you seem to enjoy getting an inside look at how the media covers a big event like a World Series. — Allow me to offer a glimpse into last night's glamorous Game 1 experience. — Rode to stadium with six Inquirer colleagues …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Frank McCourt says he fired wife for having an affair — In his court filing, Frank McCourt also says Jamie McCourt undermined the chain of command by not reporting directly to him. — Frank and Jamie McCourt are shown during happier times in this Sept. 2008 photo. (Carlos Delgado, Associated Press / September 25, 2008)
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NorthJersey.com:
Yanks set Series roster — Joe Girardi has set his roster for the 105th World Series, and there are two changes. Speedy outfielder Freddy Guzman and third catcher Francisco Cervelli are off, while lefty slugger Eric Hinske and right-hander Brian Bruney are in.
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Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Things to know about the Series, more notes (cont.) — Manny not leaving Mannywood — Manny Ramirez is planning to exercise the $20 million player option that returns him to the Dodgers for 2010. His original plan was to shop around, but after a year in which he was suspended for 50 games …
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies moving closer to 3-year deal with Tracy — NEW YORK — The Rockies are moving toward an agreement on a three-year contract for manager Jim Tracy, according to a major league source. — The team ramped up negotiations this week, but it might not become official until next week since …
ESPN:
Sure, Ryan Howard's pretty good... Ryan Howard is pretty good. I mean, he's no Shin-Soo Choo. But pretty good, for sure. — You probably think I'm just some snot-nosed blogger trying to make a name for myself. — You're right. After all, it's patently ridiculous to suggest …
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Associated Press:
World Series: Michelle Obama, Jill Biden escort Yogi Berra to mound for pregame ceremony before Game 1 — NEW YORK — First lady Michelle Obama received a warm welcome from Yankees fans and a kiss from the captain before Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Young pitching prospect Chapman visits the Sox — NEW YORK - Aroldis Chapman, the 21-year-old Cuban lefthander with a fastball that hits triple digits, was at Fenway Park yesterday and came away impressed with the Red Sox. — “Boston was one of the teams he was interested in from the start …
ESPN.com:
World Series: Don Zimmer not buying into Pedro Martinez version of brawl — NEW YORK — Six years after their famous brawl in the 2003 playoffs, Pedro Martinez and Don Zimmer still differ on what exactly happened. — When a separate altercation broke out on the field at Fenway Park …
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Justin Hren / Club Seat:
Mark McGwire's Five-Step Approach To Hitting — The Mac is back! Big Mac, Mark McGwire is back with the Cardinals to be their hitting coach. McGwire has always been a fan favorite in St. Louis, but it's almost a written fact that he took steroids throughout most of his career.
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