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Joe Christensen / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Twins choose Silva over Garza — Struggling veteran Carlos Silva will be part of the starting rotation, while impressive rookie Matt Garza starts in Class AAA. — FORT MYERS, FLA. - The Twins re-assigned rookie pitcher Matt Garza to Class AAA Rochester on Wednesday, handing struggling veteran Carlos Silva …
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Associated Press:
Twins choose Silva over Garza for final rotation spot — FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Minnesota Twins gave Carlos Silva a spot in their rotation Wednesday and sent Matt Garza to Triple-A Rochester, leaving the promising right-hander unhappy and out of the big leagues for at least the start of the season.
Associated Press:
Steinbrenner's daughter files divorce papers — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — George Steinbrenner's daughter filed divorce papers this week against husband Steve Swindal, a move that appears to end his chance to take over as head of the New York Yankees. — Jennifer Swindal filed the papers Tuesday …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Swindal Divorce Shakes Up Yankee Hierarchy — George Steinbrenner ate dinner in the cafeteria at Legends Field on Wednesday with his daughter Jessica beside him and her husband, Felix Lopez, next to her. Lopez merrily took out a cellphone and snapped a picture of his wife and his father-in-law.
Jeff Goldberg / Hartford Courant:
Favorable Reviews — Their Movie Tastes Differ, But Matsuzaka And Okajima Earn ... FORT MYERS, Fla. — Daisuke Matsuzaka's season almost ended before it began Wednesday. — Curse of the Bambino? More like the Curse of the Banged Elbow. — It all started innocently enough.
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Geoff Baker / Seattle Times:
Ordonez on verge of making Mariners — PEORIA, Ariz. — A smiling Rey Ordonez insists he has done all he can to complete one of the more improbable sports comebacks in recent memory. — And the Mariners now appear ready to reward the 36-year-old infielder, out of baseball since 2004, with a spot on their opening day roster.
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Tracy Ringolsby / Rocky Mountain News:
A change-up in the bullpen? — Martin's struggles may push Rockies to put lefty on DL — MESA, Ariz. - A day away from breaking camp, the Rockies were faced with a redesigned bullpen Wednesday. — The plan was to carry two left- handers in the bullpen in addition to closer Brian Fuentes.
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Hawpe nurses ankle injury — Mesa, Ariz. - Clocks and calendars took on added importance for the Rockies on Wednesday. Injured outfielder Brad Hawpe believes he has enough time to heal for opening day, while the Rockies are prepared for pitcher Jeff Francis to serve his suspension time sooner than expected.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox make pitching changes — Listless play makes Guillen growl after 7th loss in row — TUCSON, Ariz. — Manager Ozzie Guillen left Tucson Electric Park in a bad mood. — After watching the White Sox perform lethargically while losing their seventh consecutive game …
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Mychael Urban / MLB.com:
Notes: Rule 5 pick Goleski going back — Left-hander Kennedy officially named team's fifth starter — PHOENIX — Most everyone in an A's uniform at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Wednesday was understandably giddy. — For most, the smiles and easy laughter stemmed from the prospect …
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Sabathia day-to-day after scary injury — Indians ace suffers left forearm contusion against Jays — WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Sitting in front of his locker in the Indians' clubhouse at Chain of Lakes Park and watching ESPN, C.C. Sabathia appeared more concerned with his beloved Oakland Raiders …
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Wright makes Rangers' rotation — egrant@dallasnews.com — PEORIA, Ariz. - The Rangers pitching staff is just about set. They think. — Before their second shellacking in as many days, the Rangers named Jamey Wright their fifth starter, Kameron Loe their long reliever …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Around the horn: Westbrook unlikely to sign — Items from around the majors: — While Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano is a good bet to sign a contract extension before Opening Day, the same can not be said for the Indians' Jake Westbrook and Astros' Jason Jennings, two other potential free-agent right-handers.
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards have tough decisions ahead — JUPITER, Fla. — Skip Schumaker is in, John Rodriguez is out and an overcrowded bullpen awaits a potential trade before taking final shape. — Manager Tony La Russa almost completed construction of the Cardinals' opening day roster Wednesday …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Biggio will reveal plans when 'time is right' — Astros second baseman Craig Biggio has figured out how he wants his career to end. — He just isn't telling anyone yet. — "I know exactly what I want to do in my mind," Biggio said. "I'm just hoping it works out that way."
