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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
It's official: Epstein resigns and joins Cubs — Theo Epstein resigned as general manager of the Red Sox tonight and on Tuesday will be introduced as the president of baseball operations of the Cubs. The Red Sox will name Ben Cherington as his successor that same day.
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Maury Brown / The Biz of Baseball:
Theo Epstein Officially Leaves Red Sox to Become President of Baseball Operations for the Cubs — The matter stretched out longer than they wanted, required Commissioner Selig to intervene, and may be the biggest non-player transaction in baseball in years, but late Friday the Boston Red Sox …
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Paul Sullivan / Boston Herald:
Theo Epstein to Cubs finally a done deal — CHICAGO - Theo Epstein officially resigned as general manager of the Red Sox [team stats] late Friday night to accept the position of Cubs president of baseball operations. — The announcement was made in a joint news release after some cajoling …
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Epstein resigns from Red Sox to join Cubs — BOSTON — Theo Epstein, who grew up in the shadows of Fenway Park and served as general manager of the Red Sox for nine seasons, has decided to leave his hometown team and become the president of baseball operations in the Chicago Cubs' front office.
Fox Sports:
Stars need to talk to media, regardless — You know what? My job would be easier if I didn't talk to players. — I wouldn't be as informed. My stories wouldn't be as detailed. But the truth is, I don't need quotes to write. — So, if Albert Pujols and other prominent Cardinals …
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals criticized for not speaking to media after Game 2 — • The Cardinals would prefer to let their bats and gloves do their talking. But because this is the World Series, that is not an option. — When they landed Saturday afternoon, the National League champions found themselves tied …
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Texas Rangers rally on two sac flies in 9th, knot up World Series with 2-1 Game 2 win over Cardinals
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Athletics Nation, The LoHud Yankees Blog and CBS New York
Fox Sports:
How Cards respond in Game 3 is crucial
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Sports Illustrated:
La Russa loses his magic touch as Rangers even tense World Series
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Yahoo! Sports:
Pujols displays zero leadership after Game 2 loss
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Versatile Craig will play more in Texas
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Adam Berry / MLB.com:
Selig, Costas discuss possible changes to game — Commissioner touches on realignment, replay, retirement — Commissioner Bud Selig sat down to speak with Bob Costas in an interview that aired Friday night on MLB Network, discussing the state of Major League Baseball — including a few changes that could be coming soon.
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MLB.com:
Players Choice Award finalists named — Winners to be announced Nov. 3 on MLB Network — Major League Baseball Players Association — NEW YORK — Major League baseball players today announced the finalists for their highest honors — the Players Choice Awards — in which the players …
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Dan Hayes / North County Times:
PADRES: Byrnes expected to replace Hoyer as GM — SAN DIEGO — Josh Byrnes is poised to become the new general manager of the Padres. — A team source confirmed Friday night that the Chicago Cubs asked for permission to speak to Padres general manager Jed Hoyer following the hiring …
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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Blue Jays claim righty Chavez from Royals — KANSAS CITY — Right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez was claimed on waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays, the Royals announced on Friday. He was designated for assignment on Oct. 11. — Chavez appeared in four September games for Kansas City with no record and a 10.57 ERA.
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Jeff Blair / Globe and Mail:
Toronto— From Saturday's Globe and Mail — We'll know by this time next week whether Mark McGwire has won another World Series ring. It won't be until January that we'll know how much his reputation has been saved. — But make no mistake: reading what amounts to baseball's version of the tea leaves …
Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Source: Citi Field changes on tap — Substantial dimension changes to Citi Field will be announced after the World Series, in an effort to make the 3-year-old ballpark more hitter-friendly, a team official confirmed. — Citi Field allowed 1.33 homers per game last season …
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