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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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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.
MLB.com:
Dodgers send Perez to KC for Dessens — Pair of prospects dealt as veteran righty returns to Los Angeles — The Dodgers brought right-hander Elmer Dessens back to Los Angeles in a deal on Tuesday that sent left-hander Odalis Perez and prospects Blake Johnson and Julio Pimentel along with cash considerations to Kansas City.
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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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.
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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Exile in Wrigleyville
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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.
Discussion:
Rubber Arm
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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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.
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.
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Bad Altitude
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Deadspin:
Welcome, All Chorizos! — If you want to know why we love doing this site more than we've loved doing just about anything else in our lives, here's a good reason: We get to treat the addition of a new racing sausage in Milwaukee has one of the biggest stories of the day. Because IT IS!
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Where have you gone …
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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.
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.
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Dodger Thoughts
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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.
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The Joy of Sox
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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.
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 …
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.
