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John Romano / St. Petersburg Times:
Near end, there's no hint Rockies belong here — Um, Matt Holliday never touched the plate. — In the aftermath of another Colorado defeat, that's looking kind of relevant again. For it was Holliday's phantom run in the 13th inning of a one-game playoff against San Diego that sent …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Boston has built for now and the future — LIKE THIS STORY? — DENVER - The Red Sox, on the verge of winning their second World Series title in four years, might be just getting started. — Consider which players were the biggest contributors Saturday night in the Sox's 10-5 victory …
Bob Ryan / Boston Globe:
After climbing back, they're at the peak — DENVER - Eleven days ago, we weren't thinking like this. — Eleven days ago, the Red Sox were in neck-deep doo-doo, down 3-1 to the Indians. Eleven days ago, the talk was of a deep Cleveland lineup and a Boston attack that was a bit too Papi/Mannycentric.
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Red Sox on higher ground, push Rockies to the edge — DENVER - The comparison, as commonly applied, tends to be odious. It makes John Henry quaver, Larry Lucchino combative, Theo Epstein defensive. — But perhaps in this one instance, the Red Sox will not object to being likened to the New York Yankees.
Jimmy Golen / Associated Press:
Red Sox see World Series lead cut to 1 game in thin Rocky Mountain air — DENVER (AP) — Jonathan Papelbon felt a bit woozy. Fortunately for the Red Sox relief ace, the thin air didn't get to him until after the final out. — Putting aside the symptoms of playing a mile high …
Denver Post:
Taveras understands, disagrees with benching by Hurlde — The disappointment in his eyes explained the decision more than any lineup card ever could. For the second time in his career, Willy Taveras found himself benched in a World Series. Looking to revive a slowpulse offense …
Bill Price / NY Daily News:
The answer is simple: Alex Rodriguez to the Mets — Sometime in the next week or so, a friend of a friend of a friend of Fred Wilpon should whisper in Scott Boras' ear that the Mets are ready to do whatever it takes to bring Alex Rodriguez to Queens. — Tampering? Probably.
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NY Daily News:
Joe Girardi apparent leader in race for Yanks' manager — By MARK FEINSAND in New York and BILL MADDEN in Denver — The Yankees apparently have reached a decision on a new manager, which they are prepared to announce Sunday or Monday, and there were increasing signs Saturday night pointing to Joe Girardi.
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Dr. C / Epic Carnival:
WORLD SERIES GAME FOUR LIVE BLOG — Many Rockies fans will be hoping not to arrive back at their offices with this picture hanging on their computers tomorrow morning as Boston looks to complete their second World Series sweep of the 21st century. I'll save you most of the pregame guff …
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Dutton of Kansas City elected president of BBWAA — DENVER (AP) -Bob Dutton of The Kansas City Star was elected president of the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Sunday and David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution was elected vice president.
Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
KEN DAVIDOFF'S 7th-inning STRETCH — Atlanta, as a player. Sounds as if the Braves will expend more effort this year to bring him back. — Atlanta, as a retiree. Glavine's family clearly wants him home. — Washington, as a player. Glavine knows Nationals president Stan Kasten …
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Leading questions addressed — Managerial pieces being put into place — When the decision on the Yankees' new manager comes early this week, it will be just part of a whirlwind period for managers - some who have gone, some who have stayed, and some who are about to land a big payday.
Larry Larue / The News Tribune:
Wretched Ramirez still worth keeping — One of the questions that arises when looking at the roster of the Seattle Mariners is why they haven't unceremoniously dumped pitcher Horacio Ramirez. — It's easy to say they should - Ramirez went 8-7 with the Mariners last season in 20 starts …
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Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
A low-budget showcase — "A shorter Steve Carlton" is how author Bill James describes the Rays' Scott Kazmir, one of baseball's top under-30 talents. — Times] — DENVER - As usual for October, the Rays have been watching the postseason and looking ahead to what they hope are better days.
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