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Andy Pettitte not playing baseball at start of 2011 season, according to Yankees GM Brian Cashman — PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. - Andy Pettitte won't be playing baseball at the start of the 2011 season, according to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, who says the left-handed veteran told him “don't count on me.”
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Brian Cashman says Yankees still unclear on whether Andy Pettitte will retire or return to Bombers — BY STEFAN BONDY IN ARIZONA AND NATHANIEL VINTON IN NEW YORK — PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. - Brian Cashman might have given a hint about Andy Pettitte's future Wednesday at the owners' meetings …
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Chad Jennings / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Cashman: “It's a misunderstanding” — Scratch that. — Just got off the phone with Brian Cashman who said The Daily News story about Andy Pettitte's decision is not accurate. “It's a misunderstanding,” Cashman said. — This was Cashman's quote, as relayed by The Daily News …
Bob Baum / Associated Press:
All's quiet on baseball front as Selig, GMs meet
All's quiet on baseball front as Selig, GMs meet
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Wells admits he got ‘too big for my britches’ — Pitcher apologizes for disappointing sophomore season — Sean Marshall, Koyii Hill, Darwin Barney and Jay Jackson entertain kids at Mt. Carmel Academy. (José M. Osorio, Chicago Tribune / January 12, 2011)
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Angel Pagan says New York Mets, if healthy, can give Philadelphia Phillies a fight in the NL East — Angel Pagan knows that much of the baseball world is “talking about Philadelphia” since the Phillies added Cliff Lee to an already-imposing rotation. But Pagan wants to make sure no one forgets …
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John Tomase / Boston Herald:
Mound of facts against Josh Beckett — '10 tough to overcome — + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email + Bio — This is one of those good news/bad news things, so let's start with the good news: Jack Morris, David Cone and Dave Stewart are just three All-Stars who endured seasons …
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News Press:
(2 of 2) — “Everybody ahead of him and everybody behind him was in the Hall of Fame,” Lederer said of Blyleven's statistical counterparts. “It was a play off the Roy Orbison song, ‘Only the Lonely.’ ” — The post analyzed Blyleven's baseball statistics and stated that Blyleven deserved …
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Tigers have decision to make on Galarraga — DETROIT — Armando Galarraga couldn't get the call he needed to finish off a perfect game, then couldn't turn the performance into a solid summer. Now that the Tigers have added Brad Penny, there are serious questions about whether Galarraga will get another chance with Detroit in 2011.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Tigers, Ryan Raburn Agree To Two-Year Deal
Tigers, Ryan Raburn Agree To Two-Year Deal
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Nate Smeltz / ESPN MediaZone:
ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball Early Season Schedule Features Rivalries — Multiple Appearances by Defending Champion Giants; Rangers/Yankees in ALCS Rematch — ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball - the exclusive, national game of the week - will showcase some of Major League Baseball's best rivalries including …
Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Thankful Hoffman starts new chapter — SAN DIEGO — As someone who followed a regimented program that served him well in a career that spanned 18 seasons and a Major League record 601 saves, Trevor Hoffman admitted to being ill-equipped and uneasy in trying to tackle his retirement speech.
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Opening up on Trevor Hoffman
Opening up on Trevor Hoffman
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Source: Kerry Wood will have a role with Chicago Cubs after he retires — CHICAGO — Pitcher Kerry Wood was told in a meeting with Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts that he could be a part of the organization for as long as he likes after his playing days are over, according to a major league source.
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