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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels' Matthews left off playoff roster — The starting center fielder, who has not played in a week, is still bothered by a left knee injury. "I'm not the happiest camper on earth right now," he says. — BOSTON — The eight-year wait that appeared to end when the Angels clinched …
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Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
25 man roster; Wake left off — Here's the news of the day, quickly, from Terry Francona's press conference. — Francona announced the 25-man roster for the first round of the playoffs, and it contained a surprise. Tim Wakefield, who Francona announced yesterday would be coming out of the bullpen, has been left off the roster.
Yahoo! Sports:Angels CF Matthews, RHP Colon left off postseason roster
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Joe Torre aces 'toughest' test, but will he be back? — This wasn't new for Joe Torre, but he hadn't experienced it since he was on the way out as the St. Louis Cardinals' manager, way back in 1995. While the Yankees were stumbling earlier this season, pitchers falling like autumn leaves …
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John Harper / NY Daily News:
Turning to damaged Rocket & mediocre Moose is eerie tale — At first glance it seems the Red Sox did the Yankees a favor, choosing the playoff series with the extra off-day. By doing so they denied the Indians a chance to potentially utilize their co-aces, C.C. Sabathia and Fausto Carmona, on full rest for four of the five games.
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Mike Lupica / NY Daily News:
May be A-Rod's last shot to help Bombers opt into Series — Reggie Jackson told Alex Rodriguez the very first day he was in town, that first press conference at Yankee Stadium when A-Rod and Derek Jeter stood next to each other, these two big young guys who were going to put the Yankees back on top.
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GM tells Andruw Jones Braves won't re-sign him — ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves say they will not attempt to re-sign outfielder Andruw Jones, who can become a free agent after the World Series. — According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Braves general manager John Schuerholz told Jones …
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Sports Illustrated:
Glavine probably leaving Mets — Veteran lefty could choose free agency or retirement — ATLANTA — Back home in Atlanta following the New York Mets' historic collapse, Tom Glavine said Tuesday he'll "most likely" decline his $9 million player option for next season.
Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
Pena named AL Comeback Player — First baseman nearly didn't make squad in Spring Training — ST. PETERSBURG — Carlos Pena has enjoyed delivering his fair share of surprises this season, but Tuesday's announcement that he had won the American League's Comeback Player of the Year Award came as no surprise.
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St. Petersburg Times:
'I made a horrible mistake,' Rays coach of DUI charge … ST. PETERSBURG - Pitching coach Jim Hickey, along with the rest of the Devil Rays coaching staff, was supposed to find out today if his contract with the baseball team would be extended for another year.
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Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Pitch-f/x adds insight to watching games — Technology offers information on the machinations of pitching — The pitch to right-handed hitter Troy Tulowitzki was 88 mph with a four-inch break and an 11-inch "Pitch-f/x" value, and it was hit to the gap in left-center for an RBI double.
Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
News: Willie Randolph will Stay — From a press conference at Shea Stadium a few moments ago, Mets GM Omar Minaya told reporters that Willie Randolph will continue to manage the Mets. — According to Minaya, he had the final decision and the team's ownership had no reservations about his choice.
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Joba bridges gap to Mo like bullpens of '90s dynasty — No one moaned about the Yankees' bullpen back in the glory days of the late 1990s. There was a simple plan - use Mike Stanton, Jeff Nelson or Ramiro Mendoza to deliver the ball to closer Mariano Rivera. Games seemed to shrink, managing was less tense.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Indians say its a whole new ball game in playoffs — CLEVELAND - When the Yankees walk into Jacobs Field today for their pre-series workout, it will be hard to blame them if they have a sense of confidence. — After all, the Bombers won all six of their meetings with the Indians this season …
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Doug Miller / MLB.com:
Diamondbacks get new theme song — 'D-backs Swing' has fans rocking at Chase Field — The Arizona Diamondbacks are swinging hot bats and riding a wave of momentum that has carried them to the top of the National League West. They're now headed to postseason baseball for the first time since 2002.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Get ready for a slugfest — LIKE THIS STORY? — Two veteran baseball men volunteered Tuesday that the Rockies finally might go flat after winning 14 of their final 15 games, including Monday night's dramatic tie-breaker against the Padres. — If anything, I think the Phillies are more likely to crumble.
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Bob Wojnowski / Detroit News:
Keeping Pudge is a must — DETROIT — When the fun games end, the dangerous games begin. And make no mistake — this is one dangerous offseason for the Tigers. — The Tigers slipped this season because of injuries and suspect pitching, and it's probably not a permanent slip.
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