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Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Pirates hire Huntington as new GM — Exec spent past 10 years within the Indians' organization — PITTSBURGH — Looking for a general manager with a keen eye for evaluating talent and a scouting background, the Pirates announced early Tuesday that Indians advance scout Neal Huntington …
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Bucs Dugout
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A letter to fans from Frank Coonelly — Dear Pirates Fans: — I am extremely excited to officially announce today that we have hired Neal Huntington as our new General Manager. After a comprehensive search for a baseball executive who can restore the culture of success within the Pirates organization …
Will Carroll / Baseball Prospectus:
Huntington's Challenge — Neal Huntington, now officially the Pirates new General Manager, won't have to learn to talk like a Pirate, though he is facing several challenges with his new team. Let's take a quick look at some of the ones he can have the most effect on.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
He's Back — Manny Ramirez returns to the lineup today. He will be hitting second against the A's. — Today's lineup — 1. Dustin Pedroia, 2B — 2. Manny Ramirez, LF — 3. David Ortiz, DH — 4. Mike Lowell, 3B — 5. J.D. Drew, RF — 6. Jason Varitek, C — 7. Coco Crisp, CF
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Dawn Klemish / MLB.com:
Sox to face A's, Twins in final week — Oakland (75-82) at Boston (92-64), Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. ET — With a postseason berth assured, Red Sox Nation is clamoring for a little more this time around. — Hey, guys, how about a Division championship? — "It's a challenge," starter Tim Wakefield said.
Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
In the season's last week, they need to stay on top of things — The playoff-bound Red Sox are home tonight to start the final six games of the regular season, and manager Terry Francona continues to straddle the line between playing for the division title (and the best record in the league) …
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Breaking news: Clemens scratched again — The Yankees just announced that Roger Clemens (left hamstring) has been scratched from tonight's game and will not pitch in this series. — He has been replaced by LHP Kei Igawa.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Clemens scratched from Tuesday's start — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Roger Clemens' sore left hamstring will keep him off the mound for at least three more days, as the Rocket was scratched from his start tonight against the Devil Rays. — Kei Igawa will start in Clemens' place …
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Bronx Banter
Bob Raissman / NY Daily News:
Keith Hernandez vents frustration over the airwaves — Figuring out how Mets fans are dealing with the frustration of a team living on the edge is not a priority. What about the Mets broadcasters? They can try hiding their frustrations, but what the heck? — Why not just let it out?
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Roger Rubin / NY Daily News:
Nationals thump Mets, lead over Phillies is 2 — The Nationals are a team of up-and-comers and reclamation projects. There isn't a household name on the roster and they've been out of the playoff picture pretty much since the season started. And now they have become an enormous headache for the Mets at a critical juncture.
Wallace Matthews / Newsday:
These Mets lack a killer instinct — Pity poor Willie Randolph. Try as he might, he can't turn these sleeping dogs into pit bulls. — Right now, he's got three gamers - David Wright, Moises Alou and Paul Lo Duca - and a clubhouse full of Mister Softees who wouldn't have survived …
Bruce Jenkins / San Francisco Chronicle:
From Mays to Bonds, Giants have a storied history of power — (09-24) 21:48 PDT San Francisco — The Giants made the right call on Barry Bonds last week, and when viewed strictly from a baseball standpoint, it came a year too late. It remains to be seen how much the Giants will regret …
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McCovey Chronicles
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:Padres acquire OF Lane from Astros
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Gary Huckabay / Baseball Prospectus:
6-4-3: Weighin` in at 19 Stone, Part One of Two by Gary Huckabay — I recently sat down to talk with two executives, one from an AL club, and one from an NL club. They agreed to the interview only if their identities were protected. Also, in the interests of full disclosure …
John Lowe / Detroit Free Press:
Ordonez — amidst batting title race — will undergo MRI on left heel today — Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez said Monday night he will have an MRI exam today on his left heel, which has caused him pain much of the season. — Ordonez said he and the club want to make sure …
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins announce changes to '08 staff — Pitching coach Kranitz will not return to club next year — MIAMI — Winding down one of their roughest seasons in years, the Marlins already are looking ahead to 2008. — How the coaching staff will shape up come Spring Training pretty much will look like it does now.
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Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:Pitching coach opts to 'explore options'
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Can't Stop The Bleeding
