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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 …
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.
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:
Delcarmen headed to disabled list — Via a Major League source, the Globe's Nick Cafardo is reporting that Red Sox righthander Manny Delcarmen will be placed on the disabled list with a right forearm strain. — No word yet on who the team will be calling up for tomorrow night's game against Baltimore.
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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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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 …
Chris Haft / MLB.com:
Sabean defends reputation among GMs — DENVER — Responding to an ESPN.com columnist's item, Giants general manager Brian Sabean defended his accessibility and willingness to communicate with his Major League counterparts. — ESPN's Buster Olney polled 12 GMs and found that Sabean …
Kelly Thesier / MLB.com:
Tag not in the bag for Twins' Cuddyer — MINNEAPOLIS — Michael Cuddyer hasn't spent a lot of time at third base this season for the Twins, but he didn't have much doubt about the tag that he applied on Kelly Shoppach in the 10th inning of the Twins' 5-4 loss to the Rays on Thursday.
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Beth Harris / Associated Press:
Angels' Weaver masters Rangers in 2-1 victory — ANAHEIM, Calif.—Jered Weaver pitched two-hit ball over seven scoreless innings while shutting down Texas slugger Vladimir Guerrero and helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Rangers 2-1 Thursday night. — The second-place Angels took …
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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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