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MLB.com:
Mets unveil architectural and design plans for new ballpark — Innovative state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for baseball brings fans closer to action; Ballpark ushers in new era of superior sightlines, amenities, and comfort to provide superior fan experience throughout venue
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Mets unveil model of new stadium — Facility will pay homage to New York and club's history — NEW YORK — Speaking about the Mets' 21st century field of dreams on Thursday, Fred Wilpon struggled to maintain his composure, his voice cracking with emotion.
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Newsday:
Mets release details of new stadium plans — The Mets' new stadium will feature enhanced fan conveniences, more efficient parking, improved sight lines and a facade reminiscent of Brooklyn's old Ebbets Field. — The team announced the plans for their new ballpark at a press conference today attended …
John Schlegel / MLB.com:
Gagne to have second elbow surgery — Dodgers closer Eric Gagne will undergo another operation on his right elbow, this one to remove the nerve that was repositioned in his 2005 surgery, the Dodgers announced Thursday. — Gagne, who pitched in just 14 games last season …
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Steve Henson / Los Angeles Times:
Gagne's to Have Elbow Surgery Friday — Dodger closer Eric Gagne will have surgery on his troublesome right elbow Friday to remove a nerve that he said has been causing him pain, a Dodger official said today. Gagne will be placed on the disabled list, and the Dodgers did not immediately provide a timetable for his return.
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Baseball Toaster
Associated Press:
Gagne to have surgery Friday — LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dodgers closer Eric Gagne will have surgery Friday to remove a nerve from his pitching elbow - his second arm operation in less than a year - leaving his season in doubt. — Dodgers trainer Stan Johnston said on a conference call Thursday night …
red-hot-mama.com:
Team123456789RHE … Boxscore — The Reds knocked the Cubs down a peg today with a 6-8 win at Great American Ball Park. — Bronson Arroyo got the start and the win by allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits through 6.2 innings. He had seven strike outs and no walks.
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Dunn delivers twice to lead Reds — Disputed eighth-inning call results in one-run victory — CINCINNATI — Adam Dunn's booming sixth-inning home run, which was literally driven away from Great American Ball Park, created some big conversation Thursday night.
Winnie Hu / New York Times:
Yankees Win as Council Approves Stadium — The New York Yankees' effort to build a new stadium cleared its biggest hurdle yesterday with lopsided City Council votes supporting the team's ambitious plan to knock down the Bronx institution known around the world as the House that Ruth Built.
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San Francisco Chronicle:
Judge reports Bonds' help for Sheffield — Barry Bonds dispatched weight trainer Greg Anderson to Minneapolis in the summer of 2002 to give emergency "help" to slumping Gary Sheffield, a federal judge has told Major League Baseball. — In correspondence sent March 16 to Commissioner Bud Selig …
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Baseball Musings
MLB.com:
Second annual Stars and Stripes Sundays at Miller Park — Free terrace level tickets offered to active and retired military personnel — MILWAUKEE — For the second consecutive season, the Milwaukee Brewers will honor members of the United States Armed Forces through Stars and Stripes Sundays …
Will Carroll / Baseball Prospectus:
Under The Knife — Depth — It's clear that something happened in the game of baseball, either in the late sixties or early seventies. It was a subtle change, but as it got around the league after starting in football, players on every team were known to use this substance openly.
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Black Betsy
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Papelbon slams the door — Francona goes to rookie instead of Foulke in ninth inning — ARLINGTON — Just three games into the season, Red Sox manager Terry Francona was by no means attempting to create a closer controversy Wednesday night at Ameriquest Field. All he was trying to do was win a game.
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Tony Massarotti / Boston Herald:It's Papelbon, case closed: Tito knows rookie is right man for job
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Boston Sports Media Watch
Bill Center / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Klesko mulls shoulder surgery — Arthroscopy would cost him 2-4 months — By the end of the week, Padres first baseman Ryan Klesko expects either to be heading for Arizona or the operating table. — "We want to go another couple of days to see if we can get it turned around," …
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Gaslamp Ball
Associated Press:
Daughter of Yankees' Proctor is okay — MIAMI (AP) — The infant daughter of New York Yankees reliever Scott Proctor was released from a hospital Thursday after she underwent successful surgery to fix a serious heart ailment. — One-month-old Mary Elizabeth had surgery to fix a narrowing …
Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
TICKET PRICES UP: — PHILADELPHIA — The Cardinals have given new meaning to their Golden Age. — A combination of significantly higher ticket and concession prices along with a static payroll leaves the defending National League Central champions in an enviable financial position …
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Redbirds Fun
MLB.com:
Mariners acquire RHP Jose De La Cruz from Tampa Bay in exchange for RHP Marcos Carvajal — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Bill Bavasi announced today that the Mariners have acquired right-handed pitcher Jose De La Cruz from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays …
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Lookout Landing
