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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Phillies Chase Series back to New York — Utley belts two homers, Lee notches win to force Game 6 — PHILADELPHIA — It looked like manager Charlie Manuel had something to say to his players when he stepped into the Phillies' clubhouse before Game 5 of the World Series on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gibson scoffs at rest ‘issue’ — PHILADELPHIA — One of the biggest issues raised during the World Series this year has been the philosophy of employing starting pitchers on three days' rest, which, in today's game, basically has gone the way of the dinosaur.
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It's About The Money
Associated Press:
New York Yankees' frequent meetings on mound at isssue — PHILADELPHIA — All those meetings on the mound called by catcher Jorge Posada and the New York Yankees are giving Major League Baseball pause, too. — Posada and pals visited pitcher CC Sabathia eight times — in a single inning …
Yahoo! Sports:
Hamels, Myers tussle after Game 5 win — PHILADELPHIA - Phillies pitchers Brett Myers — had a short but tense confrontation in the team's clubhouse following Game 5 of the World Series, according to one witness, words that stemmed from Hamels' recent statement that he was eager for his season to end.
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Cole Hamels: 'I'll never ever quit' on Philadelphia Phillies, fans — PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels isn't ready to call it a season. — Hamels wants to pitch again if the Philadelphia Phillies need him against the New York Yankees in the World Series. It would be the struggling left-hander's turn …
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Associated Press:
Cliff Lee, Phillies dig deep — Yankees fail to clinch in Game 5 — PHILADELPHIA - Put those parade plans on hold, New York. The Phillies are coming back. — Desperate to hang onto their World Series title and hounded by the Yankees to the very last swing, Philadelphia somehow held on for an 8-6 win last night in Game 5.
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:MANUEL ON HAMELS — Charlie Manuel was told of Cole Hamels quote …
Sam Borden / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
World Series Game 5: Yankees at Phillies (UPDATES with Pena replacing Cabrera, Girardi and Joba audio) — YANKEES — Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (1-0, 3.55 ERA in postseason) — PHILLIES — Pitching: LHP Cliff Lee (3-0, 0.54 ERA in postseason) — WEATHER: Looks like it should be a nice night for baseball.
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Sam Borden / The LoHud Yankees Blog:Melky could be replaced — Just spoke to Brian Cashman …
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers interview hitting-coach hopefuls — GM Daniels expects decision to be made in coming days — ARLINGTON — The Rangers could have a new hitting coach in the next day or two, but they have yet to make a final decision after interviewing four candidates on Monday.
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Lone Star Ball
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Jamie McCourt seeks to remove Dodgers from divorce hearing — Motion is expected to be heard Thursday. She is asking the court to throw out papers filed in the team's name that ‘unnecessarily and gratuitously attack’ her. — Jamie McCourt argued in a motion Monday that the Dodgers …
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Melissa Segura / Sports Illustrated:
Braves join race for vaunted Cuban defector Chapman … Add one more team to an already long list of suitors for Cuban lefthander Aroldis Chapman. The Atlanta Braves are the latest team seeking to meet with Chapman's agent, two sources told SI.com. — Though an exact date …
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Wren explores Braves' offseason needs — Club potentially looking to sign a first baseman, closer — ATLANTA — As Braves general manager Frank Wren prepares for the 2010 season, he finds himself dealing with the surplus created by last year's successful rotation-reconstruction process …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Cubs Discussing Contract With John Grabow — The Cubs are still discussing a new contract with lefty reliever John Grabow, according to ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine. Levine says they're talking about a two-year deal in the $6.5-7.5MM range (plus incentives), with Grabow's agent pushing for a third-year vesting option.
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:Set-up man — Cubs are talking to Grabow about a new contract before free agency
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
AFL's Rising Stars set to shine Saturday — League's top prospects will face off on MLB Network — On any given day in the Arizona Fall League, you can see what amounts to a Minor League All-Star Game. — The Rising Stars Showcase takes it to another level, truly representing the best of the best.
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