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Commissioner Bud Selig says he'll look at expanded instant replay in wake of blown call … NEW YORK — Commissioner Bud Selig won't reverse an umpire's admitted blown call that cost Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga a perfect game. — Selig said Thursday that Major League Baseball will look …
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Jeff Riger / Detroit's 97.1 The Ticket:
Jim Joyce Right After He Robbed Armando Galarraga Of A Perfect Game — Listen To Jim Joyce After The Game..http://bit.ly/axl01b 3 hours ago
Micheline Maynard / New York Times:
On Day After Blown Call, Good Sportsmanship and Good Will — DETROIT — It was the celebration for the perfect game that wasn't. And even the umpire was included. — Armando Galarraga received multiple standing ovations — and a Chevrolet Corvette — at Comerica Park on Thursday afternoon …
Joe Posnanski:
The Lesson of Jim Joyce — There was something beautiful lost in the Jim Joyce fiasco, something that I hope I remember for as long as I remember the blown call. Yes, it's hard to think about beautiful things when you have just watched one of the most absurd injustices in the history of baseball.
Keitholbermann / Baseball Nerd:
You're (Blankin') Out! Give Him The Perfect Game! (Updated)
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
On Baseball: One Out From Perfect Game, Tigers Pitcher Is Thwarted by Umpire's Call
Ben Walker / NBCSports.com:
Selig won't overturn imperfect call
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Craig Calcaterra / HardballTalk:
Instant. Replay. Now.
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Associated Press:
Ken Griffey Jr.'s agent says he'll work in undecided role with team — SEATTLE — The agent for Ken Griffey Jr. says the now-retired Mariners slugger will be back with Seattle in the near future working with the team in a job to be determined. — Griffey
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Baseball America:
The BA Draft — Three of our experts take their own turns picking talent … 1. NATIONALS (Conor). Well, this is a no-brainer. He was the wire-to-wire favorite and obviously I'm going with JC of Southern Nevada catcher Bryce Harper here. Having the No. 1 overall pick is obviously bittersweet …
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Kevin Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:
Mock Draft 2010 — 1. Washington Nationals: This is now a no-brainer. Over the course of the spring, we've slowly gone from “Will they take Harper?” to “Will they sign Haper?” to “How much will they pay Harper?” He's going No. 1, and you could even end up seeing a creative deal that …
TSN.ca:
LEE'S NINTH-INNING BLAST COMPLETES RALLY AS ASTROS CLIP NATS — The Sports Network — Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Carlos Lee hit a game-winning two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth, as the Houston Astros scored three times in the frame to come back and shock the Washington Nationals …
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AdamMcCalvy / Brew Beat:
Parra to start in Bush's place — Dave Bush, who has been dealing with a blister on his right middle finger in his last two starts, won't make his next one. The Brewers just announced that left-hander Manny Parra would start in Bush's place on Sunday in St. Louis.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Bryce Harper ejected, and suspended, perhaps ending amateur career — GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—Bryce Harper, the 17-year-old wonderboy who raised questions with his immaturity, may have let his temper prematurely end his amateur career. — Harper, expected to be the first selection Monday …
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Vlad may return to lineup Friday — CHICAGO — Vladimir Guerrero was out of the Rangers' lineup Thursday for the second consecutive game with significant swelling around the left eye. Guerrero was hit by a batted ball that ricocheted off the batting cage while he was taking batting practice before Wednesday's game.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Royals Claim Kanekoa Texeira — The Royals claimed pitcher Kanekoa Texeira off of waivers from the Mariners and designated right-hander Brad Thompson for assignment to make room for Texeira, according to a team press release. — The Mariners designated Texeira and Jesus Colome for assignment two days ago.
Dan Connolly / Orioles Insider:
Is this Trembley's last game? — When the Orioles take the field today at Yankee Stadium, there is a growing likelihood that Dave Trembley will be managing the team for the last time. I know you've heard that before. It's maddening for everyone involved, especially Trembley …
