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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Gabbard sharp in losing cause — Rooker hurler impresses in his Major League debut — SEATTLE — Attempting to do what no Red Sox pitcher has done since Juan Pena on May 8, 1999 — win his Major League debut — left-hander Kason Gabbard ultimately came up empty, but through little fault of his own.
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Karen Guregian / Boston Herald:
Hometown's abuzz on Lester's return — SEATTLE - When it comes to producing athletic superstars, Bellarmine Preparatory School in Tacoma may not be in the same league as Junipero Serra High in San Mateo, Calif. — Really now, how does any school compete with the likes of Junipero alums Tom Brady, Lynn Swann and Barry Bonds?
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
White Sox acquire Alomar from Dodgers — Widger designated for assignment following Sunday's game — CHICAGO — Sandy Alomar's third stint with the White Sox officially began Sunday night, when the affable backup catcher and veteran of 1,350 career games was acquired from the Dodgers …
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Associated Press:
Dodgers deal Alomar Jr. to White Sox — CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox acquired veteran catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor-league pitcher B.J. LaMura on Sunday after designating backup Chris Widger for assignment. — A six-time American League All-Star …
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Aparicio, Fox honored with statues — Legendary middle infielders memorialized by White Sox — CHICAGO — For a pair of middle infielders who won eight Gold Gloves in seven seasons together with the White Sox, Luis Aparicio ironically almost committed a rare error Sunday afternoon …
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Rodriguez Is All Smiles as His Mistakes Mount — TORONTO, July 22 — The video board at Rogers Center is 33 feet high and 110 feet wide. Each time he struck out Saturday, Alex Rodriguez turned his head toward it to watch the replay as he walked back to the dugout.
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Bronx Banter
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Sam Borden / NY Daily News:Torre: Alex woes unlike Knobby's throws
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Can't Stop The Bleeding
Associated Press:
Padres-Giants Preview — The San Francisco Giants have surged their way back into first place in the National League West thanks to their longest winning streak of the season. — They try to keep it going and extend their lead when they wrap up a four-game series with the San Diego Padres at AT&T Park.
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Ducksnorts
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Notes: Turnbow on a break — Kolb set to step in if Brewers need a temporary fill-in closer — CINCINNATI — Dan Kolb hadn't gotten word yet, but he was ready to step in should the Brewers need a new closer. — Brewers manager Ned Yost said he would give Derrick Turnbow a break …
New York Post:
BEST BAD TRADE THEY EVER MADE — KAZMIR RIPOFF SPURRED AMAZIN' TRANSFORMATION — July 23, 2006 — HERE is a warning to Mets fans: You aren't going to like this column. Your anger will not be enabled here. Your frustrations will find no friend in the coming 900 words.
Discussion:
...getting paid to watch
Associated Press:
Marlins not looking to deal Willis — MIAMI (AP) — The Florida Marlins say they aren't looking to make any deals before the trade deadline, and that's fine with Dontrelle Willis. — The Marlins' ace was the subject of frequent trade speculation earlier this season, but a surprising midseason surge …
Discussion:
Baseball Musings
Alan Eskew / MLB.com:
Notes: Kendrick gets start at third base — Angels looking for a way to get youngster more at-bats — KANSAS CITY — The Angels had a new third baseman Sunday, but did not make a trade. — Howie Kendrick, who had been taking ground balls at third base, made his first start there against the Royals.
Ken Belson / New York Times:
The House That Steinbrenner Is Building — IT'S another June evening in baseball and the Boston Red Sox are visiting New York for the latest showdown with their archenemy, the Yankees. As it is at every meeting between the teams, the stadium is packed and crackling with energy.
Alan Eskew / MLB.com:
Rookie Weaver sparkles again in win — Righty is first since Valenzuela in 1981 to win first seven — KANSAS CITY — Jered Weaver is on a history-making journey to start his Major League career. — Weaver has won his first seven Major League starts as he held the Royals to three hits …
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6-4-2
