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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.
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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 …
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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.
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 …
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 …
Jeff Horrigan / Boston Herald:
Sox a win away from making more history — Newcomers lead charge to 3-0 lead … DENVER - Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jacoby Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia [stats] were in Japan, Oregon and Arizona, respectively, when the Red Sox [team stats] last won the World Series in 2004, but their unified presence …
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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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
First Step for Yanks Is to Meet Rodriguez — Since their loss in the division series, there has been a gulf in the way the Yankees and Alex Rodriguez perceive his market value. With his free agency looming, the Yankees want to meet with Rodriguez to find common ground, and Rodriguez may be open to the idea.
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Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
Biggio receives Clemente Award honor — DENVER — With 3,060 hits and 291 home runs, Craig Biggio will undoubtedly be remembered first for his offensive contributions during his 20-year Major League career. But it's quite possible the veteran second baseman is as recognizable …
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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.
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 …
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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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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 …
Patrick McManamon / Akron Beacon Journal:
Pat's Beside the Point — Money will talk in 2008 for the Indians — Think Gil Meche. — That's all that has to come to mind when pondering the complex and difficult task that the Indians have ahead this offseason in their efforts to keep a playoff team together.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
'Sodfather' begins renovation of field — Bossard scores big in 1st Wrigley dig — As another World Series goes on without the Cubs, the long-awaited plan to level the playing surface at Wrigley Field finally has begun. — And though Geraldo Rivera never found anything when he dug …
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Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Selig: No qualms with any drug findings — He wants 'everyone to tell everything they know' to Mitchell — DENVER — Commissioner Bud Selig said on Saturday night prior to Game 3 of the World Series at Coors Field that he didn't fear the results of the investigation into Major League Baseball's steroid era …
