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Varitek Out 4-6 Weeks, Possible Broken Foot — BOSTON (WBZ) ― The hits just keep coming for the 2010 Boston Red Sox. — A major league source tells WBZ-TV's Dan Roche Thursday night that Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek could miss 4-6 weeks due to a leg injury. It's believed that it may be a broken foot.
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Kevin Cash Traded From Astros To Red Sox — Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports (via Twitter) that the Astros have sent catcher Kevin Cash to Boston in exchange for minor league infielder Angel Sanchez. — This is Cash's second stint with the Red Sox, as he served as the team's backup catcher in 2007 and 2008.
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
The latest on Varitek's injury — It's been a busy night. Here's the latest: — Jason Varitek suffered a broken foot on Wednesday night and is expected to miss six weeks. That is what led to the Sox acquiring Kevin Cash from the Houston Astros. — Varitek left the game against the Tampa Bay Rays …
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Varitek injury prompted trade for Cash — WBZ's Dan Roche is reporting that Jason Varitek has a leg injury — possibly a broken foot — and will miss 4-6 weeks. — Working now to try and confirm that. That scenario would explain Kevin Cash being on his way to Boston.
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Red Sox trade for Kevin Cash — According to Alyson Footer of the Astros, the Red Sox have traded infielder Angel Sanchez to Houston for catcher Kevin Cash. — Cash played for the Sox 2007-08. No word yet on whether he is headed to the big leagues at the expense of Gustavo Molina.
Pat Graham / Associated Press:
Gonzalez powers Rockies to 7-3 win over Giants — DENVER—Carlos Gonzalez hit an early two-run homer and Aaron Cook threw 6 1-3 sharp innings, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 7-3 victory over the reeling San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. — Dexter Fowler provided a spark on the basepaths …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Diamondbacks fire GM Josh Byrnes and manager A.J. Hinch — The Diamondbacks have fired general manager Josh Byrnes and manager A.J. Hinch, the team announced Thursday night. — Arizona named Jerry Dipoto interim general manager and Kirk Gibson interim manager for the remainder of the season …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors:
Diamondbacks Fire Josh Byrnes And A.J. Hinch — USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that Arizona has fired general manager and executive vice-president Josh Byrnes, as well as manager A.J. Hinch. Jerry DiPoto, the team's vice-president of player personnel, will be the interim general manager …
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
White Sox, Rangers play unlikely marquee series this weekend — As baseball fans scan the schedule to find the most enticing matchups this holiday weekend, an unlikely option has emerged: the Chicago White Sox at the Texas Rangers. — While lacking the marquee appeal of New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox …
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Yanks' Sabathia wins 10th thanks to A-Rod's 2-run home run — NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez (FSY) hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and CC Sabathia (FSY) won his sixth straight start, leading the New York Yankees past the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
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Pirates beat beaten-up Phillies 3-2 behind rookie — PITTSBURGH—Daniel McCutchen became the second Pittsburgh rookie in as many days to win for the first time this season, pitching into the sixth inning as the Pirates beat the injury-thinned Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Thursday night.
Jayson Stark / MLB:
Chase Utley of Philadelphia Phillies to miss eight weeks following surgery — Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley will be out at least eight weeks after having surgery on his injured right thumb, Phillies athletic trainer Scott Sheridan said. — The operation was performed Thursday …
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Wolf gets 1st win at Busch to lead Brewers — ST. LOUIS—Randy Wolf allowed one run over 6 1-3 innings and Prince Fielder hit one of three Milwaukee home runs to lead the Brewers to a 4-1 victory over St. Louis on Thursday night. — The Brewers, who have won eight of their last 11, lead the National League with 99 homers.
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Zimmerman hits sac fly, Nats beat Mets 2-1 — WASHINGTON—Ryan Zimmerman hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, giving the Washington Nationals a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday night. — Pinch-hitter Willie Harris started the decisive rally with one out in the ninth …
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Cahill, Sweeney lead Athletics past Orioles 8-1 — BALTIMORE—Trevor Cahill pitched seven innings of four-hit ball to earn his seventh straight win, and the Oakland Athletics got four hits from Ryan Sweeney in an 8-1 rout of the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
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MRI shows Manny Ramirez has hamstring inflammation — LOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez underwent an MRI on Thursday in Phoenix that showed some inflammation in his injured right hamstring, the Dodgers announced. — Ramirez, who was hurt in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Giants, was feeling better …
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