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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
ESPNNewYork.com — HOUSTON — New York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb while allegedly striking the grandfather of his children last week at Citi Field, a team official said. — Rodriguez, who pitched Saturday with discomfort in his return …
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Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Mets may void K-Rod deal … The Mets are looking into the possibility of voiding closer Francisco Rodriguez's contract, SI.com has learned. If the team is successful in doing so, they could save at least $17 million, and potentially more. — They are looking into whether the contract …
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Ken Belson / New York Times:
Mets' Rodriguez Has Torn Thumb Ligament, Apparently From Fight — HOUSTON — The Mets came to Texas to escape. They had scored all of nine runs in a six-game homestand, had endured the humiliation of watching their top reliever marched in handcuffs into a Queens courthouse …
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Sports Illustrated:
Floundering Mets have become baseball's worst franchise … Entertained the annual worst-movie-of-all-time debate with a friend the other day. — I said Godzilla is the worst because the plot is utterly ludicrous, the special effects are mediocre and Matthew Broderick, starring as Dr. Niko Tatopoulos …
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Francisco Rodriguez Has Torn Thumb Ligament — According to the Mets, Francisco Rodriguez has a torn ligament in his right thumb. — Rodriguez did not travel with the team to Houston, as he underwent an MRI at the Hospital for Special Surgery which revealed the tear, and surgery has been recommended.
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Associated Press:
K-Rod has torn thumb ligament … HOUSTON (AP) — Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez has a torn thumb ligament in his pitching hand and will need surgery to repair the injury, which presumably was sustained when punching his girlfriend's father at Citi Field. — The Mets announced the injury …
Howie Rumberg / Associated Press:
Kendrick, Phillies beat Mets 3-1
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Jim Callis / Baseball America:
Red Sox, Coyle Agree On $1.3 Million — The Red Sox have agreed to terms with third-round pick Sean Coyle for $1.3 million. That's more than $1 million above MLB's recommended bonus of $279,900 for the No. 110 slot, and could be the first over several seven-figure deals for Boston today.
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Thomas Boswell / Washington Post:
Nationals encounter risks, rewards of dealing with Scott Boras while working to sign Bryce Harper — Just how deeply is agent Scott Boras now embedded in the fabric of the Nationals, especially if as is expected, his client Bryce Harper signs with Washington by midnight on Monday night?
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Associated Press:
Canseco signs with Texas independent minor-league team — LAREDO, Texas — Jose Canseco has signed a contract with an independent minor-league team in south Texas. — The 46-year-old Canseco, a central figure in baseball's steroid era, was introduced Monday as a member of the Laredo Broncos …
Mark Hale / New York Post:
Extension for Reyes in plans — Mets on Twitter — Obviously the philosophy can change, but the Mets plan to pick up Jose Reyes' club option this winter and explore signing him to another long-term deal, a person familiar with the team's thinking told The Post yesterday.
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SportsDayDFW.com sports / Texas Rangers:
Rangers' Nelson Cruz headed to disabled list — Right fielder Nelson Cruz is heading to the 15-day disabled list for a third time this season, and a second time with a strained left hamstring. An MRI on Sunday revealed no tear but inflammation in and around the muscle.
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Craig makes first start at third base — A protracted skid by regular third baseman Felipe Lopez caused manager Tony La Russa to briefly modify his stance regarding Allen Craig's fitness for third base. — On the same day the Cardinals moved opening day third baseman David Freese to the 60 …
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