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Gerry Fraley / Rangers Blog:
Sources: Rangers' Josh Hamilton has relapse with alcohol at area bar — Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, recovering from alcohol and drug addictions, had a relapse this week in his quest to remain sober. — According to individuals familiar with the episode, Hamilton drank alcohol Monday night at Sherlock's Pub & Grill in Dallas.
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Jeff Passan / Yahoo! Sports:
Josh Hamilton suffers another very public relapse — The worst part about Josh Hamilton's relapse is that he didn't care. The most famous addict in sports does not go to a bar in the town where he is best known without full knowledge that his exploits will become public in a matter of hours.
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ESPN:
Police: Woman extorted Brian Cashman — NEW YORK — A woman has been charged with stalking and shaking down New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. — Louise Neathway was arraigned Thursday night in Manhattan Criminal Court. Prosecutors said she extorted $6,000 from Cashman …
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A.J. Daulerio / Deadspin:
The Weird Relationship Between Brian Cashman And Louise Meanwell, His Alleged Stalker — Yes, the woman in whose apartment I tried on Brian Cashman's pajama pants Tuesday night, the one who says she was the Yankees GM's mistress, is the same woman who was arrested at 5:45 p.m. yesterday outside her Leonard Street apartment.
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ESPN:
Police: Woman extorted Brian Cashman — NEW YORK — A woman stalked and shook down New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, getting him to pay her $6,000 and demanding more by threatening to harm his reputation, prosecutors said Thursday. — The case represents …
A.J. Daulerio / Deadspin:
Dear Brian Cashman, I Am Wearing Your Pajama Pants In Your Mistress's Living Room
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Fox Sports:
Nationals aggressively shopping Lannan — The Washington Nationals, even after acquiring left-hander Gio Gonzalez and signing him to a five-year, $42 million extension, might not be done adjusting their starting rotation. — The team is aggressively shopping left-hander John Lannan, according to major-league sources.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nats ask fans to ‘Take Back the Park’ vs. Phils — Loyal Washington-area fans can buy tickets to May 4-6 series — WASHINGTON — When it comes to the Phillies, chief operating officer Andy Feffer wants Nationals fans to fill up Nationals Park — and for a good reason.
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David Laurila / FanGraphs Baseball:
Q&A: Brian Peterson, the Tigers Mental Edge — You probably haven't heard of him, but Brian “Pete” Peterson is an invaluable member of the Detroit Tigers organization. Working within the realm of sports psychology, and alongside Dr. George Carlo, the 58-year-old Peterson is heading …
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Enrique Rojas / ESPN:
Source: Cuban pitching star agrees with Cubs — SANTO DOMINGO — Cuban left handed starter Gerardo Concepcion, an 18-year-old phenom who defected last June, has reached a $7 million guaranteed contract with the Chicago Cubs, a source close to the negotiation told ESPNdeportesLosAngeles.com.
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago Sun Times:
Former Cubs skipper Mike Quade has some advice for new Sox manager Robin Ventura — The Chicago White Sox held a news conference to introduce Robin Ventura as the club's 39th manager. Robin Ventura and White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf met the press. Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun~Times
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
White Sox, Dodgers set Tucson charity game — Funds will benefit Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation — CHICAGO — The White Sox will once again play a Spring Training charity game in Tucson, Ariz., taking on the Dodgers during 2012 Cactus League action on Friday, March 23.
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