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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Royals get De La Rosa for Graffanino — Club obtains southpaw from Brewers in exchange for infielder — KANSAS CITY — The Royals' trading blitz continued just before Tuesday night's game. — They obtained left-handed pitcher Jorge De La Rosa from the Brewers in exchange for infielder Tony Graffanino.
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Todd Zolecki / Philly.com:
Phillies Notes | Trade speculation clouds Phils' futures — Phillies Notes — Jon Lieber will pitch tonight for the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Cory Lidle will pitch tomorrow night. — Expect a crowd. — The Bank has been packed with scouts since Friday …
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MSNBC:
Van Slyke on Ozzie: 'Latinos are hot-headed' — Ex-player says if he were Garland, he would have punched manager — CHICAGO - Detroit Tigers first base coach Andy Van Slyke made generalizations about Latinos on Tuesday in questioning the managerial approach of Ozzie Guillen of the Chicago White Sox.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Sox can't slow Twins — Light-hitting Bartlett's 3-run shot latest slap in face to stumbling Sox — The difference between wins and losses became even narrower Tuesday night for the White Sox as their second-half skid took another frustrating dip. — The latest chapter in their rut became …
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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.
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Mark Hale / New York Post:
MET STAFF HAS SIX IN MIX — It's seven days till the trade deadline, and as the Mets hunt for pitching they're also trying to determine how Pedro Martinez' return affects their pitching staff. — What could happen is that someone in the back end of the rotation heads to the bullpen.
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Sox show muscle — Red-hot bats help Schilling win 13th — OAKLAND, Calif. — While it was Curt Schilling who could be found on a clubhouse sofa before last night's game reading the book, ``Feeding the Monster," it might have been more appropriate reading material for the kid pitching …
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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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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:Nats' Bowden refutes Soriano rumors
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Amanda Branam / MLB.com:
Park pitching in Dodger Stadium — San Diego (52-47) at Los Angeles (47-53), 7:10 p.m. PT — Chan Ho Park may be the visiting starter on Tuesday night, but the right-hander will be in familiar surroundings on the mound at Dodger Stadium. — Park got his start in Major League Baseball …
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JSOnline:
Chorizo is the new Racing Sausage — Chorizo, a tasty Mexican sausage, will join fellow meaty friends Hot Dog, Bratwurst, Polish and Italian as the newest member of the Klement's Famous Racing Sausages team at Miller Park. — Chorizo, who will be adorned with a sombrero and decked out in red …
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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 …
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels Seek Infield Help — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With six days left before Monday's trade deadline, the Angels' search for a hitter appears to have shifted away from the corner outfield and designated hitter spots and toward the corner infield spots. — That wouldn't preclude a deal …
Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Sanchez sets rookie record — ATLANTA - Never mind that sluggers Andruw Jones and Chipper Jones weren't in the starting lineup because of injuries. — The Braves have been the most offensively potent team in the major leagues in July, averaging nearly eight runs a game this month.
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
With rotation rolling, "O" must step up — The Rockies' hitting issues can be summarized thusly: they need to be less Ozzie and Harriet and more Ozzy Osbourne. — If the Rockies can become more offensive, the season's possibilities are limitless, agreed several players.
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.
Richard Justice / Houston Chronicle:
Tejada worth any prospect Orioles want — Miguel Tejada? Would that do it for you? How about Alex Rodriguez? Or Alfonso Soriano? — Pick a name, Tim Purpura. Time's up. Do something. Show us you can. Show us you're willing to take a chance. — General managers make their reputations at times like this.
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 …
