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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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Deadspin:
Was This Why Harold Got The Axe? — We can't say for sure why Harold Reynolds was fired from ESPN yesterday, because ESPN hasn't put out a statement or anything (and they don't have to), but we can tell you what the chatter in Bristol is: Everyone is hearing sexual harassment.
Neil Best / Newsday:
ESPN's Reynolds is a wrap — Harold Reynolds, one of ESPN's most visible analysts and a long-time panelist on "Baseball Tonight," has left the network in the wake of one or more incidents of sexual harassment. — An ESPN spokeswoman yesterday confirmed Reynolds' departure but repeatedly declined to provide a reason for it.
Associated Press:
Reynolds out at ESPN — Network won't comment on reason for firing — BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Harold Reynolds is out at ESPN, reportedly fired from his job as a baseball analyst. — Reynolds, a member of the Baseball Tonight team for 11 years, made his last appearance on the show Sunday night …
Associated Press:
Dodgers acquire RHP Dessens for Perez, prospects — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers dealt pitcher Odalis Perez to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after saying they had no plans to trade the disgruntled left-hander. — The Dodgers also sent minor league right-handers Blake Johnson …
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Associated Press:
Brewers acquire Graffanino from Royals — MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Tony Graffanino from the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday to shore up their injury-riddled infield. — The Royals got left-hander Jorge De La Rosa in their third trade in the last two days.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
These hitters and pitchers could be moving — The most intriguing players approaching Monday's non-waiver deadline — non-Alfonso Soriano division: — Hitters — Carlos Lee — Hate to break this to Brewers fans waiting for the team's first winning season since 1992, but Lee has to go.
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Howard Fendrich / Associated Press:
Soriano laughs at trade rumors; Bowden says Nationals talking to just about every team — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals are working the phones trying to find favorable deals while Alfonso Soriano is amused by the rumors flying around ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
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Mark Zuckerman / Washington Times:Guillen out for season — Nationals right fielder Jose Guillen …
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Washington Post, striketwo.net, Nats320, MLB.com, William F. Yurasko and District of Baseball
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Notes: Minaya wants to protect bullpen — Burden on relievers could lead GM to trade for a starter — NEW YORK — Omar Minaya won't be moved to trade for a starting pitcher by Steve Trachsel's rough outing on Monday night or how often Tom Glavine has not reached the seventh inning …
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Metsblog.com
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Thomas George / Denver Post:
Reversal comes vs. red caps — No surprise if the Rockies had been rocked. — Many of the 28,830 fans in Coors Field on Monday night expected it. — The Rockies shuffled home from their longest road trip of the season to begin their longest homestand. They had dropped three straight series since the all-star break.
Discussion:
Bad Altitude
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Sports Illustrated:
Angelic makeover — Halos use in-house solutions to turn season around — Back in May, when the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were 17-28 and miserable losers of 18 of their last 23, some angry cherubs demanded that general manager Bill Stoneman do something, anything, to save the season.
Discussion:
Dodger Thoughts
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Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
Vesting option for Conine OK … KANSAS CITY, MO. // The Orioles could have a tough decision on their hands in the coming weeks in regards to the future of Jeff Conine, who signed a one-year, $1.7 million deal last December with an option for a second season.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Prior's troubles challenge Baker — Manager cites 'mechanical' not mental barriers — NEW YORK — Mark Prior has struggled in his comeback from shoulder problems, and he'll go for his first victory in his sixth start Wednesday against the Mets at Shea Stadium. — Prior is 0-4 with an 8.14 ERA.
Richard Sandomir / New York Times:
Statistics on the Spot for Yankees' Broadcasts — Fans who watch the Yankees locally on the YES Network on DirecTV can now push buttons on their remotes to call to their screens the in-game box score, scores of other games (with Boston's always first), player statistics, standings …
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Red Sox send Schilling out to face A's — Boston (60-38) at Oakland (51-48), 10:05 p.m. ET — Curt Schilling used to match victories with Randy Johnson, and, for one memorable and historic season, Pedro Martinez. Now Josh Beckett is the teammate that keeps Schilling striving for more.
Discussion:
The Joy of Sox
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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.
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Dave Jamieson / Slate:
Requiem for a Rookie Card — HOW BASEBALL CARDS LOST THEIR LUSTER. — Last month, when my parents sold the house I grew up in, my mom forced me to come home and clear out my childhood bedroom. I opened the closet and found a box the size of a Jetta. It was so heavy that at first I thought …
Patty Rasmussen / MLB.com:
Q&A with Chuck James — Braves rookie lefty talks to ChopTalk magazine — ChopTalk: After your first Major League start at Tampa Bay (June 25, 8 IP, 0 ER), you were favorably compared to Tom Glavine by Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon, who said, "Their guy, Glavine, pitched a great game."
