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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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Sky Andrecheck / Baseball Analysts:
Should the Phillies Have Pulled Cliff Lee With A Big Lead? — The Phillies found themselves in a 3-1 hole going into Monday night. Luckily for them, they had their ace, Cliff Lee, on the mound for them. But the Phillies bats went into overdrive for them as well, putting up six runs in three innings.
ESPN.com:
World Series: Philadelphia Phillies' Cole Hamels says 'I'll never ever quit' on team, 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.
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Hamels wants ball in Game 7 — Phils lefty backs off statements, psyched for potential start — PHILADELPHIA — On second thought, Cole Hamels doesn't want the season to end before the Phillies push this year's World Series to seven games. And if they reach that point …
Joe Capozzi / Florida Marlins news, analysis …:
Game 5 dilemma: Palm City attorney's clients include former Florida …
Game 5 dilemma: Palm City attorney's clients include former Florida …
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FishStripes
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
MANUEL ON HAMELS — Charlie Manuel was told of Cole Hamels quote …
MANUEL ON HAMELS — Charlie Manuel was told of Cole Hamels quote …
Alex Carnevale / Baseball Prospectus:
October 26-November 1 — IS DONOVAN McNABB AVAILABLE TO CLOSE GAME Five?
October 26-November 1 — IS DONOVAN McNABB AVAILABLE TO CLOSE GAME Five?
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Bluebird Banter
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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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.
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 …
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 …
Melky could be replaced — Just spoke to Brian Cashman …
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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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Circling The Bases
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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MLB Rumors
Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Set-up man — Cubs are talking to Grabow about a new contract before free agency — The Chicago Cubs and agents for reliever John Grabow continued to discuss a multi-year contract for the would-be free agent. — Grabow was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates at the trading deadline …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Cubs Discussing Contract With John Grabow
Cubs Discussing Contract With John Grabow
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GoatRiders of the Apocalypse
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.
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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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 …
John Tomase / Boston Herald:
David Ortiz swings by — Big Papi expects big things in 2010 — CANTON - Theo Epstein has since said the words weren't meant as a shot across the bow, but they sure came across that way. — At the Red Sox [team stats]' season-ending press conference, the general manager directed …
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