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Associated Press:
Astros deal two minor-leaguers for Huff — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Devil Rays traded third baseman Aubrey Huff and cash to the Houston Astros in exchange for two minor league prospects on Wednesday. — The 30-year-old Huff, subject of trade speculation each of the past three years …
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Astros acquire Huff from Devil Rays — Zobrist, Talbot to Tampa Bay; Outfielder Jason Lane optioned to Triple-A Round Rock — HOUSTON — The Houston Astros announced today that they have acquired outfielder Aubrey Huff and $1.625 million in cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays …
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Off the Facade
NY Daily News:
Phil in blank — All-Star Confidential — PITTSBURGH - In their quest to land a power-hitting outfielder before the trading deadline, the Yankees are closely monitoring developments in Philadelphia, where GM Pat Gillick is seeking to dump the hefty contracts of Pat Burrell and Bobby Abreu.
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Bronx Banter
Joe Sheehan / Baseball Prospectus:
Prospectus Today — All-Star Game Diary — 4:58 p.m. PDT: It's been a few years since I've done this, and I don't think I've ever posted one live, so this should be interesting. — I've been spending a lot of time today thinking about the All-Star Game.
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Kazmir shows he belongs — Rays' wide-eyed All-Star works a perfect inning, retiring Pujols — PITTSBURGH — Standing in the American League clubhouse at PNC Park before Tuesday's 77th Annual All-Star Game, Scott Kazmir looked very much like a boy among men. — Kazmir's used to it, though.
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the metropolitans
NY Daily News:
Glavine puts team ahead of All-Stars — PITTSBURGH - While criticizing Manny Ramirez for not appearing at the All-Star Game, Commissioner Bud Selig praised Tom Glavine's and Jose Reyes' attendance. Of course, Glavine was unavailable to pitch because he faced the Marlins on Sunday.
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Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Selig wants pitchers rested — Proposes ban for All-Star hurlers Sunday before game — PITTSBURGH — While meeting with baseball writers Tuesday before the All-Star Game, Commissioner Bud Selig threw out a stunning proposal—banning All-Star Game pitchers from being used on the Sunday before the Midsummer Classic.
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The Sports Economist
USA Today:
Selig's reign will be remembered for the good ... the ugly — PITTSBURGH — There's certain serenity to a river as it splashes against a concrete bulkhead on a humid July night. But don't let it fool you. It can be calm one moment and turn into an angry ogre the next.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Some coaches sure to fall in (firing) line — While Dusty Baker has been forced to answer questions about his job status for weeks, his coaching staff has been pretty much ignored. — But like Baker and his players, the Cubs coaches also are being evaluated, and it's likely some will follow Baker …
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Chris De Luca / Chicago Sun Times:
Cora mishap with fungo bat KO's Zambrano — PITTSBURGH — A freak accident involving White Sox third base coach Joey Cora and Cubs All-Star Carlos Zambrano could send the right-hander to the disabled list for the first time since 2002. — Zambrano was the only Cubs representative …
Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' angst grows: 'Z' hurt? — Zambrano's elbow hit by Cora's fungo bat; pitcher misses All-Star Game — PITTSBURGH — Just when Cubs fans thought it couldn't get any worse, it has. — The team's only All-Star, pitcher Carlos Zambrano, was hit above the right elbow …
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Kevin Baxter / Miami Herald:
Uggla, Cabrera focus on fun — PITTSBURGH - Dan Uggla hitched a ride to the ballpark Tuesday. Well, actually, all the All-Stars did, riding down a red carpet over the Roberto Clemente Bridge in the back of a Chevy Avalanche. — But although Ivan Rodriguez brought his family and David Ortiz …
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Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Wright, Beltran hit home — PITTSBURGH - Don't blame the Mets. — David Wright, who reached the finals of the Home Run Derby, picked up where he left off with the first pitch he ever saw in an All-Star Game. Wright, who had a .367 average against lefties during the first half …
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Report details injury — Ramírez might have tear in knee — PITTSBURGH — Even as Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig reiterated yesterday he was irritated with Manny Ramírez's no-show at the 77th All-Star Game, a report purporting to offer details of the injury to Ramírez's right knee emerged.
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Baseball Musings
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Associated Press:
Age is a state of mind — 83-year-old becomes oldest professional ballplayer — SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — No one in the bleachers at the Sioux Falls Canaries game was quite sure what was going on down on the field. They were all quiet, wondering and transfixed on the little old man digging into the batters' box.
Kat O'Brien / Dallas Star-Telegram:
Ortiz pondered Rangers — PITTSBURGH - This might pain Rangers fans, but designated hitter David Ortiz considered coming to Texas before signing with Boston in the 2002-03 off-season. — Ortiz was released by the Minnesota Twins on Dec. 16, 2002. He had batted .272 with 20 home runs …
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Lone Star Ball
Kevin Kernan / New York Post:
JETER: 'THEY DESERVE THAT RESPECT' — July 12, 2006 — PITTSBURGH - You bet the Mets deserve to be the favorites at the All-Star break to win the World Series. — They still have to go out and prove it on the field in the second half, but they've earned the upgrade in odds.
