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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Mets Add International Slot Value From Angels — The Mets have added to their international bonus pool by acquiring an international slot value from the Angels in exchange for outfielder Julio Concepcion and righthander Andres Perez. — The Mets will receive the Angels' No. 2 slot value …
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Metsblog, Amazin' Avenue and MLB Daily Dish
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Mets Acquire Angels' No. 2 International Bonus Slot — 9:12pm: Ben Badler of Baseball America reports that the Mets have received the Angels' No. 2 international bonus slot, which is valued at $360,500. The acquisition boosts the Mets' overall bonus pool to $3.0251MM and drops the Angels to $1.6332MM.
MLB.com:
Phillies place Brown on seven-day concussion DL — ST. LOUIS — Domonic Brown sounded pretty optimistic he would be back in the Phillies' lineup Friday in Detroit. — But he will not be back until next Wednesday at the earliest. — The Phillies placed Brown on the seven …
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The Good Phight
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Associated Press:
Domonic Brown on concussion DL — ST. LOUIS — The Philadelphia Phillies have put All-Star outfielder Domonic Brown on the seven-day concussion disabled list. — The Phillies made the move Thursday. Brown hit his head on the ground diving for Carlos Beltran's triple in the seventh inning of Tuesday night's 4-1 loss at St. Louis.
Discussion:
Canadian Press and The Good Phight
Bob Dutton / Kansas City Star:
George Brett resigns as Royals' hitting coach — Hall of Fame icon George Brett promised the Royals on May 30 that he'd commit for one month as their interim hitting coach. On Thursday, after eight weeks in the role, he stepped away from that duty. — “I just felt it was time for me to move on …
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SI Wire, CBSSports.com and Royals Review
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Associated Press:
George Brett resigns as hitting coach — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — George Brett took over as the Kansas City Royals' interim hitting coach with the rudderless team mired in an eight-game skid. He leaves with them showing signs of life. — The Hall of Famer announced Thursday that he was stepping …
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ESPN
Canadian Press:
Iwakuma earns 10th win, Mariners top Twins — SEATTLE — Hisashi Iwakuma allowed four hits in six shutout innings, and the Seattle Mariners scored six runs in the second en route to an 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. — Iwakuma (10-4), who won his third straight decision, struck out nine and walked one.
Discussion:
Lookout Landing and Twinkie Town
T.J. Quinn / ESPN:
Biogenesis Whistle-Blower Speaks Out — The man who turned the Biogenesis clinic from a quiet investigation in Miami into a national scandal says there are at least a dozen more athletes whose names haven't been exposed and that they come from across the sports world.
Discussion:
HardballTalk, CBSSports.com and SI Wire
Associated Press:
Angels Offense Awakens in 8-3 Win Over A's — OAKLAND, Calif. — Albert Pujols, Mike Trout and Mark Trumbo each drove in two runs to power the Los Angeles Angels past the Oakland Athletics 8-3 on Thursday night. — C.J. Wilson (11-6) allowed three runs and five hits in seven innings …
Discussion:
Athletics Nation
Danny Knobler / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Ex-Giants closer Brian Wilson ‘looks good’ in Thursday audition — With the bullpen trade market more crowded with buyers than sellers, one-time Giants closer Brian Wilson drew quite a crowd when he threw for scouts on Thursday in Los Angeles. — Wilson hasn't pitched in a game in more than 15 months …
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish, MLB Rumors, Over the Monster and whygavs.com
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves will consider trade options after Hudson injury — NEW YORK - The loss of veteran Tim Hudson to a season-ending ankle injury Wednesday opened a gaping hole in the Braves' starting rotation, and they'll consider all options to fill it, both in-house and a limited trade market.
Discussion:
Talking Chop and MLB Rumors
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Dodgers Designate Ted Lilly For Assignment — The Dodgers have designated veteran left-hander Ted Lilly for assignment to clear a roster spot for utility player Elian Herrera, the team announced on Twitter. Mark Saxon of ESPN Los Angeles adds (via Twitter) that the move comes as a result …
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish and True Blue LA
Greg Johns / MLB.com:
Wedge released, believed to have had mild stroke — Manager expected to make full recovery, will miss at least 10 games — SEATTLE — Mariners manager Eric Wedge was released from the hospital on Wednesday after dealing with what doctors believe was a mild stroke on Monday.
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U.S.S. Mariner
