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8:05 PM ET, August 15, 2006

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Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
New life in this old rivalry  —  It's been a long time since the Tigers and Red Sox were contenders in the same summer.  That's why this mid-August clash of American League charter members easily holds our attention as we await the arrival of You Know Who Friday.
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David Heuschkel / Hartford Courant:   Foulke Will Travel, If Back Permits
Ben Bolch / Los Angeles Times:
Betemit's Full-Time Work Is Exemplary  —  So this is what Wilson Betemit can do as an everyday player.  —  Stuck behind Chipper Jones and Rafael Furcal for years in the Atlanta Braves system, Betemit has blossomed given regular playing time with the Dodgers.
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Derek Jacques / Baseball Prospectus:
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 8/13/06
Discussion: Dodger Thoughts
Mike Fish / ESPN:
Grimsley, D-Backs agree to donate salary to charity … Former major league pitcher Jason Grimsley, released after admitting to federal agents that he used illegal performance-enhancing drugs, has reached a settlement with the Arizona Diamondbacks that will pay him all of his remaining salary for the season, ESPN.com has learned.
Discussion: The Griddle
Jere Longman / New York Times:
Martínez Is Hurt and Then Routed  —  After missing nearly a month with a hip injury, Pedro Martínez had again become a master of reinvention for the Mets, using his cunning and guile to replace the speed lost on his fastball.  —  But he will be 35 in October and, like an old house …
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David Lennon / Newsday:
More Pedro woe  —  Ace departs after horrendous six-run first with calf strain
Discussion: Metsblog.com
Kevin Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:
Division Roundup, NL West  —  Promotions to the big leagues have left some holes in the Sidewinders' offense, but highly regarded prospects Alberto Callaspo and Chris Young (.278/.368/.543) are both doing their best to make up for it.  At .336/.403/.470, Callaspo is already approaching season-highs …
Discussion: Only Baseball Matters
Jackie MacMullan / Boston Globe:
Telling signs can tip scales on mound  —  Pitcher's quirks weigh into batter's advantage  —  After a dominating season, Oakland closer Dennis Eckersley struggled in the 1992 ALCS because he was tipping his pitches to Toronto.  ''They knew what I was throwing,'' he said.  (AP/ File)
Marcus Hayes / Philadelphia Daily News:
Howard: Letter writer threatened to put him in a wheelchair - 8/15/2006 03:01 AM EDT  —  Talk about focus.  —  In the last 3 ½ weeks, Ryan Howard, a National League All-Star who won the Home Run Derby, has hit .360 with 10 homers and 28 RBI.  In his first full season with the Phillies …
Discussion: Hot Foot
Kevin Baxter / Miami Herald:
Treanor's special bat  —  Marlins catcher Matt Treanor planned to get up early this morning and make the short drive from his home in Long Beach, Calif., to his brother Michael's place in suburban Orange County to help commemorate his birthday.  —  ''I haven't seen him in a while …
Tracy Ringolsby / Rocky Mountain News:
First pitch, August 15  —  REHABBING  —  Right-hander Mike DeJean who appeared in only two games before requiring surgery on his right shoulder, is moving forward with his recovery and said he is scheduled to begin throwing on Oct. 14.  He is expected to face hitters in December …
Discussion: Purple Row and Metsblog.com
Paul Farhi / Washington Post:
Kornheiser, Not Yet in Game Shape On 'MNF'  —  Tony Kornheiser played it safe in his "Monday Night Football" announcing debut last night, making few missteps but offering little for the highlight reel.  It wasn't exactly clear at times why he was there at all.  —  It's still early, as the coaches like to say.
Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Mirabelli was talked out of his slump  —  Catcher credits team's counselor  —  Doug Mirabelli, who has homered in three straight starts for the first time in his career, credits a conversation he had with Don Kalkstein before the All-Star break for helping him find himself at the plate.
Jim Baker / Baseball Prospectus:
Prospectus Matchups  —  The Loneliness Factor  —  Biggest Mismatchup (opponents with greatest difference in Prospectus Hit List rankings): Kansas City Royals (30th) @ Chicago White Sox (4th)  —  Can I get an amen on something here?  Are you as sick to death as I am of hearing the following bulls**t …
Terry Pluto / Akron Beacon Journal:
Owners face key winter in building Tribe  —  Paul Dolan says team payroll will top $60 million, likely exceed revenue.  Fans need reason to believe  —  Indians owner Paul Dolan has a far more serious problem than the Indians falling out of contention by June.  —  He needs to give his customers a reason to believe.
Discussion: Honest Wagner
Associated Press:
Padres minor leaguer suspended  —  NEW YORK (AP) — San Diego Padres minor league catcher Matthew Lauderdale was suspended for 50 games Tuesday after testing positive for a drug of abuse.  —  Lauderdale, a native of Atlanta who attended the College of Charleston, was selected by the Padres …
 
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