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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Picky Indians seek top starter, have talked about Garza, Gallardo — The Indians seek a starting pitcher and have held discussions about Matt Garza and Yovani Gallardo. — It's no surprise the Indians would like to add a starter. The twist is that they are limiting themselves to a top-of-the-rotation type.
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Garza's value peaking at right time — CHICAGO — Matt Garza pitched impressively. Then he spoke candidly. — Late Monday night, after what might have been his final start for the Chicago Cubs, Garza confirmed reports that his representatives have spoken with the team about a contract extension.
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Associated Press:
Garza, Soriano Lead Cubs Over White Sox 8-2
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Despite recent talks, Garza still likely to be traded
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
(USATSI) — In what could be a dramatic turnaround …
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards weigh options with veteran Wigginton — • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285 — The Cardinals are considering a roster move before tonight's game against Houston that could bring clarity to veteran Ty Wigginton's role with the club and reshape the club's bench …
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Goodbye, Ty: Cards release Wigginton — • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285 — Noon Tuesday update: — Cardinals fans won't have Ty Wigginton to kick around anymore. — The club announced today that the veteran infielder, who was batting .158 in his first year …
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Bruce Bochy loves Matt Harvey but won't disclose NL All-Star starter — When it comes to Matt Harvey's chances of starting the All-Star Game, Giants manager Bruce Bochy Monday offered no hints about his decision. — “I can't really share because that's done as far as announcing the starter once …
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Paul Hagen / MLB.com:
Duty calls: Captains announce Derby teams
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Danny Knobler / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Dodgers look for relief, may find it in Milwaukee — The Dodgers got the starting pitcher they needed when they traded for Ricky Nolasco. — The next task: Improving what statistically has been one of baseball's worst bullpens. — A Dodgers scout was dispatched to Milwaukee this week …
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
If Derek Jeter does return to these Yankees, he'll be going from Triple-A to Triple-A roster in Bronx — Brett Gardner and Robinson Cano were the only hitters in the lineup who could have scared the Royals, though Vernon Wells seems to have found some life in his bat after his recent work with hitting coach Kevin Long.
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Fox Sports:
Sources: Giants, Francoeur reach deal — The reeling San Francisco Giants added to their depleted outfield Tuesday, reaching agreement with Jeff Francoeur, according to major-league sources. — Francouer, 29, was designated for assignment for the Kansas City Royals on June 30 and released Sunday.
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MLB.com:
Statement from the San Diego Padres — SAN DIEGO - Peter Seidler, lead investor of the San Diego Padres, and Ron Fowler, Executive Chairman, announced today that they have accepted the resignation of Tom Garfinkel as President and CEO of the team. — Both Fowler and Seidler expressed …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Tainted players* dull All-Star Game — DETROIT — Just the thought turns your stomach, doesn't it? — Well, brace yourselves: We could have a tainted player win the All-Star Game MVP Award again. — It happened last year when San Francisco Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera took home …
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TSN.ca:
Johnson faces Indians as Jays kick off six-game road trip — The Sports Network — (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays will send Josh Johnson to the mound tonight in Cleveland to start a six-game road trip leading into the All-Star break. — It's the first time the two teams …
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Associated Press:
Mariners' bats back Felix Hernandez in victory over Red Sox — SEATTLE — Felix Hernandez held the Red Sox to two runs and six hits over seven innings and Raul Ibanez hit his 22nd home run in leading the Seattle Mariners to an 11-4 victory over Boston on Monday night.
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