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ESPN:
Source: ChiSox 'extremely close' to Soriano deal — The White Sox are "extremely close" to trading for Nationals outfielder Alfonso Soriano, a source close to the situation told ESPN The Magazine's Tim Kurkjian. The Nationals have great interest in pitcher Brandon McCarthy.
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MLB.com:
White Sox acquire Mike MacDougal from Royals in exchange for two Minor League pitchers — CHICAGO — Prior to tonight's game, the Chicago White Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Mike MacDougal from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor-league pitchers Tyler Lumsden and Daniel Cortes.
Sports Illustrated:
White Sox trade for MacDougal — Royals get two minor-league pitchers in exchange — The White Sox acquired pitching help on Monday, trading a pair of minor leaguers for Kansas City closer Mike MacDougal. — MacDougal, who was activated earlier this month after missing most of the season …
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Royals trade MacDougal to White Sox — Royals acquire pair of Minor League starting pitchers — KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Royals traded right-handed pitcher Mike MacDougal to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for left-handed pitcher Tyler Lumsden and right-handed pitcher Daniel Cortes …
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Nats Win, Soriano Watch Escalates — Kasten Weighs In On Slugger's Status : Nationals 7, Cubs 1 — He draws the loudest cheers, hits the longest home runs, smiles the brightest smile. When Alfonso Soriano launched a ball deep toward left field yesterday at RFK Stadium …
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Lee back to DL with wrist inflammation — Cubs first baseman experiences setback following brief return — CHICAGO — Derrek Lee's comeback from a fractured right wrist has been stalled. — The Chicago Cubs placed Lee on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with post-traumatic inflammation of the wrist …
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Associated Press:
Cubs put Lee on DL — The Cubs put slugger Derrek Lee on the 15-day disabled list Monday because of continued problems with his right wrist, injured earlier this season in a collision that forced him to miss nearly 60 games. — Lee, 30, broke his wrist when he collided with the Dodgers' Rafael Furcal on April 19.
Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Mets Learn a Lesson About Maintaining Focus — Aaron Heilman fielded Chris Burke's grounder; his mistake was taking it to first. Burke beat him to the bag. — Despite what it says on the schedule, the Mets will probably not play their next meaningful game until October.
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Elizabeth Aguilar / MLB.com:
Dodgers acquire LaMura for Alomar — Catcher traded for Double-A pitcher; Repko to be activated — LOS ANGELES — With the team caught in a tailspin, the Dodgers announced a move after Sunday's 6-1 loss. Sandy Alomar was sent to the White Sox in exchange for right-hander BJ LaMura …
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King Kaufman's Sports Daily — Trade A-Rod now? What is it about this guy that makes people "plutonic"? Plus: Inside-the-park "home runs." — I have come to the conclusion that there are three topics that should be avoided in polite conversation because too many people are unable …
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Cabrera Is a Royal Pain for Brown — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Orlando Cabrera is an outgoing player, often fraternizing with opponents during batting practice and chatting them up on the basepaths, but the Angels shortstop is not exactly making friends with Kansas City Royals outfielder Emil Brown.
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Associated Press:
Just win, baby — Like Valenzuela, Weaver wins first seven starts — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Even without his best stuff, Jered Weaver won again. — Struggling early with his breaking ball, the 6-foot-7 right-hander still became the first rookie in 25 years to win his first seven starts Sunday …
Kevin Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:
Future Shock — 2B Alberto Callaspo, Triple-A Tucson (Diamondbacks) — Callaspo is on another roll, with Sunday's five-hit performance as part of Tucson's 28-5 drubbing of Salt Lake representing his fifth consecutive multi-hit game. It's a streak in which he's gone 15-for-27 with a pair of doubles …
Larry Millson / Globe and Mail:
Jays brush aside turmoil, Yankees — Toronto takes 3 of 4, putting to rest Hillenbrand saga — TORONTO — Shea Hillenbrand is with the San Francisco Giants now and the pitcher the Toronto Blue Jays obtained for him, Jeremy Accardo, saw his first American League action in yesterday's 13-5 victory over the New York Yankees.
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:Erratic Outing by Ponson Is Sorry Reminder for Yanks
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Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Twins could use Lee's power — CLEVELAND - Several major league scouts sat in the Jacobs Field press lounge before Sunday's Twins game, sipping coffee and talking smart. — CLEVELAND - Several major league scouts sat in the Jacobs Field press lounge before Sunday's Twins game, sipping coffee and talking smart.
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins unlikely to make major moves — Florida's GM and manager say team likely to stay the course — MIAMI — Barring something overwhelming that would pique their interest, the Marlins are unlikely to make any major moves before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.
