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Associated Press:
Padres-Giants Preview — Barry Bonds has just six career hits off Jake Peavy - but one moved the seven-time NL MVP into an exclusive club, while another temporarily ended questions about his hitting prowess. — The matchup between Bonds and Peavy will be the highlight when the San Francisco Giants welcome …
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Ducksnorts
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ESPN:
Mirabelli to catch Wakefield tonight vs. Yankees — The Boston Red Sox have finalized a trade to obtain catcher Doug Mirabelli from the San Diego Padres in exchange for catcher Josh Bard, minor-league pitcher Cla Meredith and cash, ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney is reporting.
Discussion:
Associated Press, Boston Red Sox, 404, ALLIGATOR BUTTON, Gaslamp Ball, The Griddle, Over the Monster and Basegirl
Jack Curry / New York Times:
In Boston, It's Catch as Catch Can't — John Flaherty has watched some of Tim Wakefield's vicious knuckleballs make Josh Bard look more like a blindfolded goalie than a reliable catcher with the Boston Red Sox. He grimaces for poor Bard, then offers a silent prayer.
David Heuschkel / Hartford Courant:
Johnny On The Spot — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — . - There will be no "Boo Johnny Damon Night" promotion like there was in Kansas City, Mo., the night he returned to Kauffman Stadium wearing an A's uniform in 2001. It was orchestrated by a radio station that promised to give away a big-screen TV to a fan if Damon made an error.
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Mike Kiley / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs still can't find Z answer — After a shaky last two days against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs look ready to shake up their pitching staff again. — Rich Hill is expected to arrive today from Class AAA Iowa and replace Glendon Rusch in the starting rotation Thursday at Arizona.
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The Cub Reporter, Goat Riders of the Apocalypse, Cub Town, 1060west and BBTF's Gonfalon Cubs
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Will Carroll / Baseball Prospectus:
Under The Knife — May Day — May? Already? Time flies and, small sample size or not, flipping the calendar over to Miss May—I mean, May—is a landmark that we all seem to notice. We have records based on a month that are impressive (14 homers?!) but relatively meaningless.
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Kevin Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:Future Shock — Monday Morning Ten Pack, 5/1
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Dodger Thoughts
Joe Roderick / Knight Ridder:
Rain saves A's as Loaiza struggles — KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Although the game between the A's and the Kansas City Royals was postponed Saturday after a 1-hour, 41-minute rain delay, the deluge could not wash away memories of Esteban Loaiza's latest horrific outing.
Discussion:
Idiots Write About Sports
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Bob Sikes / ..getting paid to watch:
Two of three, but some cause for concern.... ...and primarily in the rotation. — As the Mets lead going into May is still one of significant comfort in six games over the Braves and Phillies, its time to take some stock in the starting rotation. — With the passing of months during the season …
Associated Press:
Minor league umps reject settlement — NEW YORK (AP) — Striking minor league umpires rejected a tentative strike settlement by a 2-1 margin. — The umpires, who have been on strike since the start of the minor league season on April 6, had reached a tentative agreement last Thursday following …
Clark Spencer / Miami Herald:
Sweep reveals Marlins' mess — Colorado outscored Florida by a combined four runs but swept all three games. 'It's hard to believe,' Joe Girardi said. — cspencer@MiamiHerald.com — The term ''moral victory'' rings hollow for manager Joe Girardi. — To him, the area between wins …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Astros' pitching corps impressing early — One of the season's most surprising early developments is that the Astros lead the majors in rotation ERA by a considerable margin — even without right-hander Brandon Backe, who is out until at least June 1 with a sprained elbow, and right-hander Roger Clemens …
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Red Reporter
Ed Eagle / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Will Wilson be consistent? — Beat reporter Ed Eagle answers Pirates fans' questions — Craig Wilson has had a great start of this season. However, in past seasons, I know that he has been hot for two weeks, then in a slump the next two. Do you think Craig will perform this well on an everyday basis?
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Where have you gone …
Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Notes: Minors stint helped Cabrera — 'Rehab' after Classic helped reliever get up to speed — CLEVELAND — Fernando Cabrera didn't have a typical Spring Training, and he didn't have a typical stint on the disabled list. — Cabrera, who was activated from the DL on Sunday …
Discussion:
The Transaction Guy
Christian Red / NY Daily News:
Boss to rookie ump: Yer out! — Umpire Adam Dowdy may have called his last game behind the plate if George Steinbrenner gets his way. — After ejecting Joe Torre and Toronto skipper John Gibbons in the span of one inning yesterday, Dowdy incurred the wrath of The Boss as the Yankee owner left …
Jeff Angus / 800ceoread.com:
ISBN: 0061119075 Format: Book, 272pp Publisher: Collins List price: [$22.95] — Our price: $18.36 (20% off!) — About Management by Baseball — In Management by Baseball, Jeff Angus arms you with practical examples and proven techniques you can use to improve your managerial effectiveness at work, at home — anywhere.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards notebook: Influenza ruled out as Rolen's malady — Influenza ruled outas Rolen's malady — Tests results taken late last week ruled out influenza for the illness that's kept third baseman Scott Rolen from the ballpark for five days. According to the club, Rolen has been fighting …
