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7:30 AM ET, August 9, 2006

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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 …
Discussion: Redleg Nation
Associated Press:
Reds seek explanation after acquisition goes on DL
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.
Discussion: Archie Bunker's Army
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Jay Cohen / Associated Press:
Lo Duca denies gambling problem
Discussion: The Griddle
NY Daily News:   He's catching grief during Amazin' '06
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 …
Discussion: Exile in Wrigleyville
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yankees Fall After Rivera Blows Save in 9th  —  Ten months later, the Yankees finally made it to Chicago.  They had packed their bags for a trip here last October, and even sent a pitcher ahead of the team.  The Yankees needed only to win the final game of their playoff series in Anaheim …
Discussion: Off the Facade
ESPN:
Plate discipline is secret to October success
Discussion: GROTA
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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Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Twins promote Garza to majors  —  DETROIT — With their starting pitching staff in tatters, the Twins promoted top prospect Matt Garza to the big leagues Tuesday and sent Mike Smith back to Class AAA Rochester.  —  DETROIT — With their starting pitching staff in tatters …
MLB.com:
Twins make roster moves
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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Nate Ravitz / rototimes.com:
CDM wins lawsuit with MLBAM
Discussion: striketwo.net and Baseball Musings
Mychael Urban / MLB.com:
Notes: A's injuries create opportunity  —  Kielty getting outfield time with injury to Kotsay's back  —  OAKLAND — At the start of the season, one of the big challenges facing A's manager Ken Macha was how to keep five outfielders happy.  He insisted that it wouldn't be a problem, though, and it hasn't been.
Discussion: Athletics Nation
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Ryan Quinn / MLB.com:
Notes: Chavez's work at third stellar
Discussion: Athletics Nation
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 …
Discussion: Dan Shaughnessy Watch
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.
Discussion: Hot Foot
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Freel helps Reds bounce back  —  Right fielder scores three runs, adds diving catch in rout  —  CINCINNATI — The Reds' 17 hits against the Cardinals were certainly nice.  —  So was their rebound from Monday's rout by St. Louis.  —  Eric Milton's solid pitching was a positive, too.
Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Sox staff in throes of a slump  —  Tim Wakefield turned 40 last week, an occasion that received less fanfare than it should have because the knuckleballer is on the disabled list.  —  But if there was a time to make the case that Wakefield remains as valuable as ever to the Red Sox …
Discussion: Yanksfan vs Soxfan
 
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
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