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John Fay / Cincinnati Enquirer:
Krivsky: No red flags — Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky would not say on Tuesday if the club will file a grievance over the Washington Nationals' failure to disclose that relief pitcher Gary Majewski, who has been sent to the disabled list, took a cortisone shot for tendinitis in his shoulder …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Bowden disputes wrong doing in trade — Nats GM said that all information was provided on Majewski — WASHINGTON — Nationals general manager Jim Bowden said on Tuesday afternoon that there was no wrong doing when he traded reliever Gary Majewski to the Reds on July 13 as part …
Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
Reds Mulling Action On Majewski's Injury — One day after placing reliever Gary Majewski on the disabled list with a sore shoulder, Cincinnati Reds General Manager Wayne Krivsky continued to explore possible recourse for the fact Majewski apparently was injured at the time of the July 13 trade …
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Questions swirl around Majewski — Reds uncertain when reliever developed 'tired shoulder' — CINCINNATI — Was relief pitcher Gary Majewski damaged goods when he came from the Nationals to the Reds? Currently, it's a question without an answer. — Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky …
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Clark Spencer / Miami Herald:
Manager puts rumors of rift with Loria to rest — Joe Girardi dismissed the idea that he and owner Jeffrey Loria were having issues and added that he wants to remain the manager for the remainder of his contract. — cspencer@MiamiHerald.com — WASHINGTON - Joe Girardi doesn't understand what all the fuss is about.
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Ted Hutton / Sun-Sentinel:
Marlins' rookie hits plateau, halts 3-game skid — WASHINGTON — The race to become the first Marlins rookie pitcher to win 10 games is over. — Much of the Marlins' success this season is because of its young starters, and Ricky Nolasco was the first of a talented trio to reach double digits Tuesday.
Kelly Thesier / MLB.com:
Garza gets another big call — Young right-hander will start for Twins on Friday — DETROIT — Matt Garza has seen his fair share of important calls this season during his rapid ascension through the Twins' Minor League system. — But there is no question the two biggest calls …
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thewade.blogs.com:
thewadeblogs.com - Put up your Lo Ducas... Sonia's Playboy DVD — While Paul Lo Duca's job is to catch people cheating (off first base etc.) ... the tables were turned on the Mets cathcer yesterday as his wife Sonia made front page headlines announcing she is suing the backstop for divorce.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Never-say-die guys — Konerko's HR off Rivera ties it, Dye beats Yanks with hit in 11th — Paul Konerko bailed out the White Sox's bullpen in the ninth inning, and Jermaine Dye provided temporary relief in the 11th. — Konerko hit a game-tying homer and Dye hit a single …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:Yankees Fall After Rivera Blows Save in 9th
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Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Indians agree to $14 million deal with Lee — CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians pitcher Cliff Lee has always felt at home in Cleveland, and he's now more rooted there than ever. — Lee signed a $14 million, three-year contract extension with the club Tuesday, another long-term commitment …
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Alan Schwarz / New York Times:
No License Is Required to Run a Fantasy League — Major League Baseball Advanced Media, the Internet arm of Major League Baseball, had a major setback yesterday in its attempt to regulate the growing fantasy baseball industry when a federal judge ruled that companies do not need licenses to operate such leagues.
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Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
For now, Epstein remains unmoved — Criticism comes in many forms when you are general manager of the Boston Red Sox. It swallowed a great man named Lou Gorman and it no doubt expedited the departure of Dan Duquette. Being in charge of the Sox makes you a target for nasty newspaper columns …
Marcus Hayes / Philly.com:
Hamels impressive, despite loss — ATLANTA - Incremental progress might be a sweet thing, but it goes down sour when delivered in a loss during a playoff push. — Rookie lefthander Cole Hamels stitched together a third straight strong outing last night, but the Phillies got flummoxed …
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Chris Jenkins / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Mets enjoy view from top after year on bottom — NEW YORK - As usual, of course, the proof is in the big numbers. Like the $345 million the New York Mets are paying only six players for their services. — But the difference on the field is in the small numbers.
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