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Andrew Marchand / New York Post:
ESPN FIRES REYNOLDS — July 25, 2006 — ESPN yesterday fired analyst Harold Reynolds from Baseball Tonight, sources told The Post. The reason was not immediately known. — "We are not going to comment," ESPN VP Josh Krulewitz said. — When asked how they are going to explain that Reynolds …
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Say Goodnight, Harold — In a world where a failed general manager can make a perfectly good living on television pretending to be a successful general manager, we supposed there just isn't much room for a failed second baseman. — In a surprise move, ESPN fired baseball analyst Harold Reynolds …
Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Ramírez, Red Sox stay the course — OAKLAND, Calif. — One must always allow for the prospect, even after last night's 7-3 Red Sox win over the Oakland Athletics, that Manny Ramírez may awaken today to an entirely new world of possibilities. Perhaps he has dreams of relocating …
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Struggling Nixon is dealing with rumors — OAKLAND, Calif. — With Monday's 4 p.m. trading deadline fast approaching, it does not surprise Trot Nixon that he continues to be mentioned as a player who could be headed elsewhere, or that he could be supplanted by a player with gaudier credentials, such as Bobby Abreu of the Phillies.
David Heuschkel / Hartford Courant:
Beckett First To 13 Wins — Homers Give Him Early 7-0 Lead — OAKLAND, Calif. — Red Sox manager Terry Francona can't explain it. He has no idea why his team has hit twice as many home runs on the road than at Fenway Park. — "I can't," Francona said, "because our record is better at home.
Art Thiel / Seattle Post-Intelligencer:Slapstick home run livens up Safeco lore
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nats' Bowden refutes Soriano rumors — Reports said outfielder heading to White Sox in trade — WASHINGTON — According to a published report, the Nationals are close to sending Alfonso Soriano to the White Sox. The only thing general manager Jim Bowden would say about the report is that a deal is not in place.
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
White Sox Show Strong Interest in Soriano — Alfonso Soriano's future could lie with the team that deems him the missing piece to win the American League Central. Indications came yesterday that the Chicago White Sox have emerged as a late player in the bidding for the Washington Nationals' left fielder …
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:Injury Could End Guillen's Tenure in D.C.
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Bob Klapisch / ESPN:
New York spotlight shines on Minaya, Cashman — When Mets GM Omar Minaya called the Phillies last week to inquire about Bobby Abreu, he knew the Yankees had already done the prep work for a possible deal for the slugger. Minaya, like his Yankee counterpart Brian Cashman …
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Darren Everson / NY Daily News:
Omar not revealing his plans — The only real drama at Shea right now concerns trade talk. And, for the time being, there isn't even much of that. — Mets GM Omar Minaya had little to say yesterday in a brief pregame chat. He did acknowledge, however, that pitching remains his top priority …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Williams' manhunt picks up steam — White Sox get Royals' reliever MacDougal; McCarthy off limits — General manger Ken Williams fortified the White Sox's bullpen Monday by acquiring flame-throwing Mike MacDougal from the Royals for two pitching prospects but said he was unwilling to deal …
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Damian Cristodero / St. Petersburg Times:
Bruised finger keeps Lugo out — ST. PETERSBURG - Julio Lugo insisted on Monday he missed his second straight game as a precaution, even as he displayed a bruised right middle finger that was swollen to double its size and multicolored. — "I'm fine," the Devil Rays shortstop said.
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Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
Wells making strides in rehab — OAKLAND, Calif. — Any frustration was released on a bag of balls that felt the full force of a David Wells kick, its contents scattered over the McAfee Coliseum infield. Following an Alex Cora bouncer in the vicinity of the mound — though the infielder already …
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
McPherson's Latest Injury May Force Stoneman's Hand — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Angels' hopes of platooning Robb Quinlan and Dallas McPherson at first base were dashed Sunday when McPherson aggravated his lower-back injury, a relapse that could knock him out for the season …
Beaver County Times & Allegheny Times:
Sellers in the cellar, again — Dave Littlefield expects to make multiple trades in the next few days. — It isn't surprising that the Pittsburgh Pirates' general manager feels that way. After all, the Pirates have plenty of players eligible for free agency that they are willing to deal …
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Paul Hagen / Philly.com:
OK fellas, better start looking at '07 — THE WILD-CARD race is a great diversion for fans. They can construct imaginary winning streaks, build castles in the air, make up blockbuster trades before the deadline that will spark a remarkable comeback in the final 2 months.
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Karen Guregian / Boston Herald:
Schilling sticks to retirement plans — OAKLAND - The whispers are out there. So are the not-so-subtle opinions regarding Curt Schilling and his contract, which is due to expire after next season. — For Schilling, it comes as no surprise there are those who think they have a better idea about his future than he does.
Rick Wilton / The Hardball Times:
Baseball Injury Report — Featured Note of the Week — There is a lesson here. Back in June 2005, just after he had Tommy John surgery, Dr. James Andrews stated he believed Dotel could be ready by the opener in 2006. At the time, it was a surprising comment.
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Pedro makes it 6 arms, 5 spots — Even with the Mets looking to add a pitcher before Monday's non-waiver trade deadline, the return of Pedro Martinez means they will go with a six-man rotation through this weekend, then decide what to do with the extra arm.
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