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Varitek Out 4-6 Weeks With Broken Foot — BOSTON (WBZ) ― The hits just keep coming for the Boston Red Sox. — A major league source told WBZ-TV's Dan Roche that catcher Jason Varitek has a broken foot and could miss 4-to-6 weeks. — The Red Sox acquired catcher Kevin Cash …
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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 …
Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors:
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.
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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Pat Graham / Associated Press:
Gonzalez powers Rockies to 7-3 win over Giants
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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 …
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Tom Van Riper / Yahoo! Sports:
Baseball's most overpaid players — The halfway point beckons for the 2010 Major League Baseball season. As good a time as any to check on which players are stealing the most money from their respective clubs ... well, OK, stealing is an exaggeration, but every season brings more than its share …
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Oakland Signs Renato Nunez For $2.2 Million — Top Venezuelan third baseman Renato Nunez has agreed to terms with the Athletics for $2.2 million, according to an international source. — Several international scouts have called Nunez, 16, the top hitter available this year out of Venezuela …
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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 …
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.
Alan Robinson / Associated Press:
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.
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 …
