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Chris Snow / Boston Globe:
Out: Crisp has broken knuckle; no timetable given for return — The two-paragraph release issued by Red Sox physician Thomas Gill yesterday, and the equally brief comments general manager Theo Epstein made, indicated only that Coco Crisp has a nondisplaced fracture at the base of his left index finger …
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Mike Petraglia / MLB.com:
Red Sox happy to keep their slugger — Ortiz signs four-year contract extension with option for 2011 — BOSTON — When Theo Epstein was asked Monday afternoon why now was a good time to sign David Ortiz to a four-year contract extension with an option for 2011, his slugging designated hitter came through again in the clutch.
Chris Snow / Boston Globe:
Safe: Sox lock up Ortiz's services with a four-year extension — Assuming continued good health, surreal production, and no marketplace adjustments, David Ortiz could have played out the remaining two years of his deal with the Red Sox ($6.5 million this year, $8.4 million next year) …
Rocky Mountain News:
Rockies report, April 11 — Scouting Report: Arizona Diamondbacks — Series history: Arizona leads 75-60, including 44-22 at Chase Field. Arizona won two of three last week at Coors Field. — Injury report: Right-handed pitcher Brandon Medders (back inflammation) is on the disabled list …
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Tracy Ringolsby / Rocky Mountain News:
Recognition comes early for Atkins — Play against Padres nets third baseman NL's weekly award — PHOENIX - Garrett Atkins epitomizes the Colorado Rockies. — He is easily overlooked. — But he would like to think he's ready to get some attention. — Chalk up a notch of notoriety for Atkins on Monday.
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Purple Row
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Nationals Can't Close Out Astros — HOUSTON, April 10 — When the ball finally settled into Brandon Watson's glove, he wasn't in the position he intended, and the ensuing throw home was more a faint hope than a true chance of gunning down the runner. So it was that just before Watson's …
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Bob Herzog / Newsday:
HBPs puzzle Floyd — Says incident with Nationals isn't going to blow over — Cliff Floyd admits he doesn't get it. The Mets' leftfielder finds it puzzling that when there is an episode like the one Thursday involving Pedro Martinez and Jose Guillen, innocent bystanders are drawn into the conflict.
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Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Chat with Randolph opened eyes — Mets outfielder Floyd has found motivation to gut out injuries — NEW YORK — As Cliff Floyd prepared to leave the Mets clubhouse Saturday afternoon, Willie Randolph pulled him aside. Manager and left fielder discussed the circumstances of the rain-interrupted weekend …
Discussion:
Mike's Mets
Associated Press:
Derrek Lee agrees to new five-year, $65M deal — CHICAGO — NL batting champion Derrek Lee and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a $65 million, five-year contract, a deal expected to be announced Tuesday. — "It's fairly likely something will be worked out," agent Casey Close said Monday.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves send Devine to Triple-A — Australian right-hander Moylan called up from Richmond — ATLANTA — After Monday night's home-opening win over the Phillies, the Braves announced that they are sending Joey Devine back to Triple-A Richmond. — Replacing him on the roster will be Peter Moylan …
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Michael Saul / NY Daily News:
Field of screams — Qns. pols balk at Mets' offer — DAILY NEWS CITY HALL BUREAU CHIEF — Seeking support for its stadium plan, the Mets have offered to spend $200,000 on sports programs for local kids - drawing howls of protest from some Queens lawmakers who demanded a $1 million payout.
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MLB.com:
Notes: Hendrickson heading for the DL — Experiences tightness in shoulder after complete-game win — ST. PETERSBURG — The last time Mark Hendrickson felt tightness in his throwing shoulder, he was scared. This time around, he said that he is more familiar about the feeling in his left arm.
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Camden Chat
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Now, Winning It All Is the Only Thing — The groundskeeper Grant Kirbby putting the finishing touches on the team logo Monday at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees play their home opener Tuesday. — It was 10 years ago this week, against the Kansas City Royals, that Joe Torre managed for the first time at Yankee Stadium.
Discussion:
The Sports Frog
Jeff Horrigan / Boston Herald:
Crisp's star on the rise — Coco Crisp is shopping his idea for a new reality show to television networks. The program, which mixes the elements of dating-themed programs with the reward opportunities of a game show, is tentatively titled, "May/December."
Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
New ballgame — Another season of home improvement — It's amazing now to think there were plans to tear the thing down. — Fenway Park was in decay, we were told. It was becoming a safety issue. The old ballyard was ready to crumble and you could only do so much with another layer …
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Dan Shaughnessy Watch
Joseph P. Kahn / Boston Globe:
Green Monster and Manny — Each baseball season brings new books about the national pastime. Some are stats-driven, a la Bill James's sabermetric specials. Some go deep on hardball heroes and seasons past. A few take swings at the game itself — none more mightily than ''Game of Shadows …
Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
Holding pattern in place — Foulke's outing breeds optimism — BALTIMORE — The three college students, all Red Sox fans, sitting just below the opening to the Camden Yards press box, had spent the afternoon showing off their homemade sign and yelling up toward Jerry Remy.
