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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
David Ortiz says it's time to panic — ST. PETERSBURG Fla. — A man who knows a little something about unlikely comebacks, Johnny Damon, was asked how the Red Sox might be reacting after getting swept by the Rays this weekend. — “Hopefully they can feel us coming,” Damon said.
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Malaise sweeps Sox — Lester unable to salvage win — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Red Sox have been here before, unable to figure out a way to win as the pressure to meet expectations becomes almost suffocating. — It was in April when they opened the season with 10 losses in their first 12 games.
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Tony Lee / NESN.com:
Red Sox, Rays Flirting With Historic Collapse, Comeback
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Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Pirates extend GM Huntington's contract — PITTSBURGH — Speculation about general manager Neal Huntington's job security can now be put to rest, as the Pirates announced on Sunday that Huntington has signed a three-year extension to remain in Pittsburgh. The contract also includes a club option for 2015.
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Where Have You Gone …
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Pirates extend GM's contract — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates general manager Neal Huntington was given a three-year contract extension through the 2014 season on Sunday following a season for improvement for the chronically losing franchise. — The deal, announced Sunday, includes a team option for 2015.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards, Carpenter agree on two-year extension — Intent on transacting as much business as possible before dealing with Albert Pujols looming free agency, the Cardinals have reached agreement with 2005 NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Carpenter on a two-year contract extension worth about $21 million …
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Associated Press:
Mets denied right to wear special caps — NEW YORK - Major League Baseball denied the New York Mets' request to wear baseball caps Sunday night honoring New York City emergency service departments for their game against the Chicago Cubs on the 10th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
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NY Daily News:
Major League Baseball prohibits New York Mets from wearing first responders hats on 9/11 anniversary — Ronny Paulino wears an FDNY cap during batting practice. Former Met John Franco (below, leading first responders at Citi Field) says the Mets should have worn the hats during the game.
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Associated Press:
Arizona's Rally Falls Short in Loss to San Diego — PHOENIX (AP) — Even down six runs after six innings, the Arizona Diamondbacks thought they would find a way to win. — This time, their rally came up a bit short. — “You'd like to win them all but we didn't today,” …
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AZ Snake Pit
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Associated Press:
Cleveland Indians Top Chicago White Sox 7-3 — CHICAGO (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez threw six effective innings, Luis Valbuena homered and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 7-3 on Sunday. — Valbuena also singled twice and scored two runs as the Indians collected 14 hits.
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Ricketts willing to wait on Epstein — Some baseball insiders believe Red Sox GM is intrigued by Cubs vacancy — Theo Epstein talks on his cell phone at Fenway Park in Boston. (CHARLES KRUPA, Associated Press / September 25, 2003) — On Baseball — Theo Epstein is bored in Boston.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Jeff Samardzija's improvement puts him in line for a 2012 rotation spot — Jeff Samardzija of the Cubs pitches in the eighth inning at Wrigley Field Thursday, August 11, 2011, in Chicago. John J. Kim~Sun-Times — NEW YORK — No chance for the Cubs to compete again by next year?
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Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
Reasons to be excited about Matt Moore — LHP Matt Moore's numbers are impressive enough, with a 12-3 record, 1.92 ERA and 210 strikeouts in 155 innings at Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham this season - his first above Class A. But even more impressive are the comments from teammates …
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Associated Press:
Wilson, Beltre Lead Rangers Past A's 8-1 — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — C.J. Wilson scattered five hits over eight shutout innings, Adrian Beltre homered twice to reach 301 for his career and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers beat Oakland 8-1 on Sunday to eliminate the Athletics from playoff contention.
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