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Cubs deal P Williamson to Padres for two prospects — SAN FRANCISCO — The San Diego Padres found the bullpen help they were seeking, acquiring right-hander Scott Williamson on Saturday from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for two minor league pitchers. — The Cubs received Class-A pitchers Fabian Jimenez and Joel Santo in the deal.
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Schmidt wins first game in more than six weeks, Giants top Pads — CBS SportsLine.com wire reports — SAN FRANCISCO — Felipe Alou had just finished telling the story of his new five liter bottle of red wine, a congratulatory gift from his employers for his 1,000th managerial victory …
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Alan Schwarz / New York Times:
Projecting Pitching Prowess: More Alchemy Than Art — Listening to baseball's general managers, particularly this time of year before the nonwaiver trading deadline on July 31, you would think talented pitchers were so rare, so coveted, that they were harder to find than Fabergé eggs.
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Marshall likely headed to DL — Cubs rookie lefty strained left oblique on Saturday — WASHINGTON — Cubs pitcher Sean Marshall appears headed to the disabled list because of a strained left oblique suffered in Saturday's game against the Nationals. — "It seems like it's contagious," Cubs manager Dusty Baker said.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs loose, still lose — WASHINGTON — The most common misperception about the clubhouse of a losing baseball team is that everyone mopes around and feels sorry for themselves all the time. — In reality, as the Cubs prove on a near daily basis, the players know the show must go on and there's …
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs send Williamson to San Diego — Chicago acquires two Minor League pitchers in deal — WASHINGTON — Scott Williamson knew he was going to be traded, and on Saturday, the Cubs made a deal. — The Cubs dealt the right-handed reliever to the Padres for Minor League pitchers Fabian Jimenez Angulo, 19, and Joel Santo, 22.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Rangers targeting Luis Gonzalez — The Rangers are targeting Diamondbacks left fielder Luis Gonzalez, but have yet to make an offer good enough for the D-Backs to ask Gonzalez to waive his no-trade clause, FOXSports.com has learned. — Gonzalez, 38, would fit for the Rangers as a left-handed hitting outfielder and DH.
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Kyle Snyder / rotoworld.com:
J.D. Drew - OF - LA — J.D. Drew is considered day-to-day with a bruised right knee sustained when he was hit by a pitch in Friday's game. — Jose Cruz Jr. could start in his place on Saturday. — Kyle Snyder is expected to make his next scheduled start after leaving Friday's game with a right calf cramp.
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Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Commentary: 'Web Gems' shine spotlight on great gloves — Last Sunday, Marlins outfielders Alfredo Amezaga, Jeremy Hermida and Cody Ross sparked some anxious moments inside ESPN's studios in Bristol, Conn. — All three outfielders made impressive catches in the Marlins' win against Houston …
Lee Jenkins / New York Times:
The Braves' New World — PHILADELPHIA, July 22 — Of all the exotic reading material in the visitors' clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park — Celebrity Car, duPont Registry, Elite Traveler — Andruw Jones chose the magazine with the Mets on the cover. — Behind a laughing David Wright …
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Notes: Sheets return on horizon — Right-hander could make start Tuesday against Pirates — CINCINNATI — For those waiting to buy tickets to see Ben Sheets return to the Brewers' rotation at Miller Park, it appears Tuesday is the day. — The Brewers listed Doug Davis as the scheduled starter …
Chris Girandola / MLB.com:
Pedro throws 80-pitch simulated game — Mets ace expects to come off the DL to face Atlanta next week — NEW YORK — It appears the hip of concern is just fine. — "I was big-time today," Mets ace Pedro Martinez joked after his simulated game on Saturday.
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Associated Press:
Report: Feds obtained Bonds' medical records — SAN FRANCISCO — Federal prosecutors obtained Barry Bonds' medical files as part of their investigation into whether the slugger perjured himself when he said he never knowingly used steroids, a newspaper reported Saturday.
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:Bonds avoids indictment, then injures knee
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Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Notes: Fasano sad to say good-bye — Veteran catcher designated for assignment on Saturday — PHILADELPHIA — Sal Fasano quietly packed his belongings into an expanding array of cardboard boxes while his now former teammates took part in the team's annual photo day.
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