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Rob Gillies / Associated Press:
Burnett has no structural damage, but no timetable for return — Burnett has no structural damage, but no timetable for return — TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays pitcher A.J. Burnett has no structural damage in his right elbow, but there is no timetable for his return to Toronto's rotation.
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Will Carroll / Baseball Prospectus:Under The Knife — Break Out the Grill — Lance Berkman …
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6-4-2
Associated Press:
Diamondbacks-Padres Preview — With Mike Cameron having joined the lineup and Josh Barfield showing promise, the San Diego Padres hope to get their offense rolling as they open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday at Petco Park. — Cameron made his debut for the Padres …
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Ducksnorts
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Associated Press:
Milton goes on DL after knee surgery — WASHINGTON — The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder Cody Ross from the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named Monday and designated infielder Tony Womack for assignment to the minors. — "I'm happy to find a home, especially with the Reds …
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The Sporting Brews
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Bob Sikes / ..getting paid to watch:
Political Correctness has reached the dugout — During the 1970's, it became common for female reporters to have access to baseball's clubhouses. It took a court order, but it happened and quite frankly, we all got used to changing in front of our lockers and walking to the shower while there were women present.
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Beltran nears trip to DL — Randolph hints Milledge might get the call-up if Carlos goes on disabled list Friday — SAN FRANCISCO — The Mets have targeted Friday as the deadline to place Carlos Beltran on the 15-day disabled list and manager Willie Randolph suggested for the first time yesterday …
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves unable to back Davies — Right-hander gives up three runs in seven solid innings — MILWAUKEE — Kyle Davies once again proved why the Braves believe he's something special. As for the game of baseball, it reminded the young hurler it can often be cruel.
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Talking Chop
Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Notes: Ortiz out of rotation — Counsell should play Tuesday; Grimsley working hard — SAN DIEGO — If he is to work out his pitching struggles, Diamondbacks right-hander Russ Ortiz will have to do it from the bullpen. — Ortiz was removed from the starting rotation Monday …
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Out in the Desert
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Pete Goodwin / Boston Globe:
Rox make a playful pitch to land Clemens — There's a new team making a powerful bid in the Roger Clemens sweepstakes — the independent (and independent-thinking) Brockton Rox. — The minor league team announced yesterday it is pulling out all the stops to get Clemens's name on a contract …
Jim Molony / MLB.com:
Undecided Rocket won't pitch until June — Yankees, Red Sox, Rangers vie for righty; Astros lie in wait — HOUSTON — Roger Clemens remains undecided on whether he will pitch this season, but the seven-time Cy Young Award winner apparently will not be back on the mound before June in any case.
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Viva El Birdos
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Jones blasts HR, does same to fans — After hitting the game-winning, three-run home run against the Florida Marlins on Monday night at Wrigley Field, Jacque Jones unleashed some pent-up anger over the rough treatment he has received in his first month as a Cub. — "I'm angry right now, you know what I mean?"
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Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Pierre, Willis set for friendly duel — CHICAGO — It was a ritual between two close friends in the three years they were Marlins teammates: On the days after he pitched, Dontrelle Willis would throw in the outfield to Juan Pierre. — Pierre, an outfielder, took it so seriously …
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FishStripes
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Are the '06 Nats competitive? — Beat reporter Bill Ladson answers fans' questions … I love having Alfonso Soriano in the outfield. Is there any chance he will sign a long-term deal with Washington and be happy playing the outfield? — Brant B., Maurertown, Va.
Doug Miller / MLB.com:
Adkins' 'Swing' could be a big hit — Country star debuts new song at MLB.com — Trace Adkins is known for smart honky-tonk tunes with a little bit of attitude and a healthy helping of good, clean American fun. — That won't change any time soon, but it'll swing in a different direction with …
Mike Scarr / MLB.com:
Salmon and Santana star — Outfielder homers, pitcher fans 10 in 3-0 win over Tigers — ANAHEIM — Tim Salmon found a wrinkle in time Monday night. — The Angels designated hitter delighted the hometown fans by drilling a solo home run in the second inning and driving in another run with a two-out single in the sixth.
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6-4-2
MLB.com:
Brandon Phillips of the Cincinnati Reds named Bank of America Presents the National League Player of the Week — Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips, who led the league with 17 RBI, has been named Bank of America Presents the National League Player of the Week for April 17-23, 2006.
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Church of Baseball
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Nationals' Fortunes Change Quickly — Majewski Gives Up Homer in Loss: Braves 3, Nationals 1 — Gary Majewski was pumping fastballs to Wilson Betemit, pitches popping up at 93 and 94 mph on the scoreboard at RFK Stadium. It is, by all accounts, his best pitch, a sinking fastball that stays down and away from a left-handed hitter.
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