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ESPN:
Slumping Red Sox send Wells to San Diego — The Boston Red Sox traded pitcher David Wells to San Diego on Thursday, ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reported. — Details on what the Red Sox will get from San Diego were not immediately available. — Wellls was scratched …
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Bill Finley / New York Times:
Disappointing Year for Red Sox Takes Turn for the Worse — It can no longer be said that nothing is going right for the crumbling Boston Red Sox. David Ortiz, who has been sidelined while having precautionary tests on his heart, was released from the hospital Thursday and expects to return to the lineup Saturday.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Padres acquire Red Sox's Wells — David Wells is going home — again. — The Padres won the last-minute sweepstakes for Wells, acquiring the veteran left-hander from the Red Sox on Thursday in exchange for a player to be named or cash. The player is Class AAA catcher George Kottaras, FOXSports.com has confirmed.
Boston Globe:
Padres appear to have edge in Wells talks — OAKLAND, Calif. — David Wells is still scheduled to face Toronto's Roy Halladay tonight at Fenway Park when the Red Sox begins a 10-game homestand, but barring a last-minute change of heart by general manager Theo Epstein, it's likely …
Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Wells dealt back to hometown Padres — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Left-hander David Wells was traded Thursday from the Boston Red Sox to his hometown San Diego Padres, who are contending for a playoff spot. — "He's a Padre," Gregg Clifton said by phone from Arizona.
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The Catbird …
Sports Illustrated:
Wells dealt back to hometown Padres — Jon Heyman, SI.com — The Padres have acquired veteran lefthanded pitcher David Wells from the Red Sox for their playoff push. — San Diego had been battling the Dodgers, Reds, Cardinals and possibly the Phillies for Wells as the deadline approached.
Sports Illustrated:
Yankees' Pavano has new complaint — NEW YORK — Carl Pavano is now complaining of shoulder pain, the latest in a series of ailments for the New York Yankees' $40 million pitcher. — Pavano is telling Yankees officials that his shoulder is now bothering him, in addition to his ribs, a source told SI.com.
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Rivera and Giambi Taking Medical Tests — Mariano Rivera and Jason Giambi played in yesterday's doubleheader, so their health status is not alarming to the Yankees. But the team was concerned enough about them to schedule magnetic resonance imaging exams.
Discussion:
Newsday, NY Daily News, Replacement Level …, Pride of the Yankees, Bronx Banter, WasWatching.com and Off the Facade
Kelly Thesier / MLB.com:
Twins add veteran bat Nevin — Cubs to receive player to be named in deal — MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins have been seeking a strong bat in their lineup to flourish in the designated hitter slot all season long. — Now they may have found that bat — on the waiver wire.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Dave Campbell / Associated Press:
Twins acquire Phil Nevin from Cubs — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired first baseman Phil Nevin and cash from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for a player to be named, a deal made on the final day players must be in an organization to be eligible for postseason play.
Discussion:
The Catbird …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' roster needs radical surgery — GM Jim Hendry should make no small plans when reshaping the Cubs roster for '07 — The Cubs look to be playing out the string in September, but general manager Jim Hendry's to-do list figures to keep him busy. — Besides going over his list …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:Marshall likely back in rotation Saturday
Discussion:
The Cub Reporter
Kevin Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:
Position Breakdown: Right-Handed Starters — With nearly one-third of all rosters consisting of right-handed pitchers, I decided to take this list up to 20. As always, to be eligible for the rankings, one must be in the minor leagues currently, so a guy like Matt Garza is not eligible.
Dave Studeman / Hardball Times:
Ten Great Pickups by Omar Minaya — Everyone knows that the Mets are having a great year. Much of the focus has been on the big-name players, including Carlos Beltran's MVP year, David Wright's and Jose Reyes' breakout years, Billy Wagner's closing and Carlos Delgado's batting and leadership.
Discussion:
Mike's Mets
Jessica Fargen / Boston Herald:
Good news for Papi — Sources say Ortiz passes heart tests, out of hospital — David Ortiz' heart appears healthy and he could be on the field as early as next week, based on test results yesterday that could finally give Sox fans a reason to cheer, a source said.
Sports Illustrated:
Back in the Bay — Ultimately, Bonds will end up back with Giants for '07 — Barry Bonds will be back with the Giants next year, taking aim at Hank Aaron. There isn't a done deal, an agreement or even a handshake. It's just common sense. — Bonds wants to return to the Giants …
Adam Rubin / NY Mets Blog:
Notes: Mets Add Hernandez, Get Set for Playoffs — Here's the reason the Mets needed to add Anderson Hernandez, or some position player, to the roster before Sept. 1 - at least according to Mets officials. — Let's say the Mets wanted to call up Lastings Milledge, or any other position player …
Associated Press:
Cards' Mulder doubts he'll pitch again this season — CBS SportsLine.com wire reports — ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Mark Mulder, hammered in a pair of starts since coming off the disabled list, believes he probably won't pitch again this season because of shoulder problems.
