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Lynn DeBruin / Rocky Mountain News:
Rockies defense sparkles — So what if they could see their breath and found it tough to get a grip on the ball? — The Rockies defense, stellar all year, didn't miss a step - or a throw for that matter - in Sunday night's 4-1 victory over Arizona. — Three double plays …
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Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Rockies on the cusp of Series berth — Torrealba's homer instrumental in 3-0 NLCS advantage — DENVER — Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba grew up in Venezuela listening as his dad told stories of baseball's greatest teams. Little did he know he'd be living what could end up one of the greatest hot streaks ever.
Amy K. Nelson / ESPN:
Hernandez serves one up to good friend Torrealba … DENVER — All night, he flirted with speeds lower than his uniform number and turned in a playoff effort most would expect from a Hernandez brother. But when the game was on the line, Livan Hernandez let one pitch slip away to one of his best friends …
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Torrealba's shot puts Rox on the cusp — Catcher's three-run homer instrumental in 3-0 NLCS advantage — DENVER — Yorvit Torrealba answered Diamondbacks pitcher Livan Hernandez's slow pitches with a slow trot that has put the Rockies, owners of what may go down as the greatest fall streak in history …
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Mets eye Texas' Rudy Jaramillo for Willie's staff — DENVER - Mets brass won't finalize Willie Randolph's staff until Texas hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo's contact expires at the end of the month and he can be pursued. But the Mets' 2007 coaches are largely expected to return …
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Mets eye Jaramillo as hitting coach — New York Mets brass won't finalize Willie Randolph's staff until Texas Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo's contact expires at the end of the month and he can be pursued. But the Mets' 2007 coaches are largely expected to return …
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Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
He's ready to step forward — Matsuzaka next in line, hoping to meet challenge — Daisuke Matsuzaka, working out yesterday, should have a lot running through his mind when he takes the mound tonight. (PAUL SANCYA/ASSOCIATED PRESS) — Daisuke Matsuzaka may not have been indulging …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Japanese pitcher Kuroda on Cubs' wish list — CLEVELAND — Game 3 starter Daisuke Matsuzaka became the next big thing last winter when Boston shelled out $100 million for a posting fee and contract to reel in the Japanese star. — His first season turned out to be more of a learning experience than most envisioned.
NY Daily News:
Doesn't matter who manages the Yankees in 2008 — Of all the pressing matters to be discussed by Yankee officials tomorrow when the Tampa Summit begins in earnest, one of the least important topics involves the identity of the next manager. It ought to rank on the agenda somewhere below …
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Brad Hamilton / New York Post:HEIR TIME FOR YANKEES — KING GEORGE'S SONS ARE TAKING CHARGE
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Kevin Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:
Monday Ten Pack — The offseason leagues have taken on a new dimension over the last few years, as the amateur draft has turned into an annual shenanigan fest. Arrieta is the perfect example. He entered the year as one of the better college pitchers around, projected as a mid- to late first-round pick …
John Fay / Reds Insider:
Dunn news from Baker's presser — The most newsworthy thing that came out of the Dusty Baker press conference is that Adam Dunn's option is going to be picked up. — "It's very difficult to replace that type of offense," CEO Bob Castellini said, " and I think Adam wants to step up and be a leader on this club."
Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
That time of year: One 'last' liftoff for Rocket? — Roger Clemens already is playing his second-favorite game, the one in which he leaves people guessing about his future. On Thursday, The Rocket told Houston's KRIV-TV: "You know I haven't been very good at this.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Baker has to conserve Reds' young arms — LIKE THIS STORY? — Dusty Baker will be paid approximately $3.5 million per season during his three-year contract with the Reds, major league sources say. — Some might suggest the contract should include pitch counts for the Reds' top pitching prospect, right-hander Homer Bailey.
Gary Lycan / Orange County Register:
Radio: KABC-AM to be new flagship station for Dodgers — The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to announce at 8:30 a.m. Monday that KABC/790 will be the new English-language flagship station for the team, beginning in 2008. — The announcement is to be made during KABC's Doug McIntyre program.
