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10:25 PM ET, October 26, 2011

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George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees want new deal with Sabathia before deadline  —  ST. LOUIS — By the time two days of meetings in Tampa end tomorrow, the Yankees will develop a plan they hope will keep CC Sabathia from opting out of a contract following the World Series.  —  General manager Brian Cashman …
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Could Yankees' CC Sabathia be lured to Red Sox?  John Lackey injury creates a need for Boston  —  While they would never admit it, you have to think the Yankees got a shiver when they heard Tuesday that Boston's John Lackey will miss all of 2012 due to Tommy John surgery …
Peter Gammons / MLB.com:
Epstein leaves Cherington in position to flourish
Discussion: HardballTalk
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Lackey needs elbow surgery
Discussion: Surviving Grady
Evan Drellich / MLB.com:
Lackey likely sidelined for '12 with elbow injury
Discussion: joy of sox
ESPN.com:
Game 6 postponement possible  —  Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak is scheduled to meet with Major League Baseball officials at 2 p.m. ET Wednesday and discuss whether to postpone Game 6 of the World Series with the Texas Rangers because of the forecast of inclement weather in St. Louis.
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ESPN.com:
World Series Game 6 postponed  —  ST. LOUIS — Game 6 of the World Series was postponed Wednesday because of a wet forecast, delaying the Texas Rangers' bid to clinch their first championship.  —  Major League Baseball announced the decision about 4½ hours before the Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals were set to play.
Richard Durrett / ESPN:
Colby Lewis stays calm and composed
Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Weather forecast postpones Game 6 of Series
Discussion: Rangers Blog and NESN.com
Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Epstein on Soriano: 'There's more in there'  —  New Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein says he has been given the authority to eat bad contracts, and that would seem to put outfielder Alfonso Soriano's status in jeopardy.  —  Epstein was asked about Soriano …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Epstein non-committal on manager
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:   Epstein has open mind on roster
Mike DiGiovanna / LA Times Sports Blog:
Angels begin to narrow field in GM search; Evans added to field  —  Former Dodgers Assistant General Manager Kim Ng is interviewing for the Angels GM job Wednesday, former Dodgers GM Dan Evans will interview for the position Thursday or Friday, and the Angels are expected to receive permission …
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Hoyer, McLeod To Join Cubs; Byrnes Now Padres GM  —  Theo Epstein's first deal as the Cubs' president of baseball operations may be one of the most significant moves of his tenure in Chicago.  The Cubs and Padres have confirmed that San Diego GM Jed Hoyer and assistant GM Jason McLeod …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
John Dewan / Bill James Online:
Andrus and Kinsler  —  Last night the Rangers beat the Cardinals 2-1.  The pitching was excellent, as Colby Lewis and Jaime Garcia engaged in a classic pitcher's duel.  There were three plays involving Elvis Andrus and Ian Kinsler in particular, though, that were absolutely pivotal to the outcome of this game.
Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
No multi-year deal for Melky in the works  —  KANSAS CITY — General manager Dayton Moore was very pleased about center fielder Melky Cabrera's bounceback season but doesn't see a long-term deal coming out of it immediately.  —  “We'll probably go a year at a time at this point …
Discussion: HardballTalk
Greg Johns / MLB.com:
Mariners protect home turf by replacing it  —  Infield re-sodded for first time since Safeco opened  —  SEATTLE — While most homeowners would kill for a lawn that looks as fresh and green as the Safeco Field grass, Bob Christofferson doesn't settle for anything less than perfection.
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Johnson expected to remain Nats manager  —  Announcement regarding skipper likely after World Series  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals are expected to retain Davey Johnson as their manager, according to a baseball source.  An announcement would be made after the World Series ends.
Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Is keeping David the Wright move?  —  It's unlikely the Mets can afford to keep both their stars.  Should Wright stay?  —  ESPNNewYork.com … The likelihood of both David Wright and Jose Reyes continuing with the New York Mets in 2012 does not appear high.
Fox Sports:
Report: Porn star says she helped agent  —  NESN  —  Porn star BiBi Jones has become a household name in New England this week for hanging out with New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski.  But apparently she isn't new to the sports scene.  —  Jones told Business Insider that an MLB agent …
 
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