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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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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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Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Bronson Arroyo keeps tune with Red Sox
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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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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(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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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 …
Jon Paul Morosi / Fox Sports:
Cards CEO optimistic about Pujols deal — PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZ. — William O. DeWitt Jr., chairman and CEO of the St. Louis Cardinals, said Wednesday that he is hopeful the team will sign superstar Albert Pujols to a long-term contract extension before Opening Day.
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Olney: Chris Young Nearing Decision, Likes Mets — I would think Chris Young's relationship and history with Sandy Alderson and Paul DePodesta from their days in San Diego play a role in his interest in the Mets. The buzz has been Young would sign for a little less than what Jeff Francis will ultimately sign for.
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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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Greg Bishop / New York Times:
Ryan's Remarks on Patriots Move Jets to Shrug — FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — On Tuesday, most of the Jets claimed they had not heard the latest headlines generated by Coach Rex Ryan, despite the national attention his comments generated. — Ryan spent 20 minutes Monday afternoon setting his agenda for the week.
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Gary Myers / NY Daily News:
Jets' Antonio Cromartie tells Daily News he hates Tom Brady …
Jets' Antonio Cromartie tells Daily News he hates Tom Brady …
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