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ESPN.com:
Yanks officially offer skipper job to Girardi — The Yankees officially offered their managerial job to Joe Girardi on Monday morning and he is expected to accept it, a source has told 1050 ESPN New York's Andrew Marchand. — "The Yankees have offered Joe the opportunity to become their next manager.
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NY Daily News:
Hank Steinbrenner says 'goodbye' to A-Rod — More coverage: — Hank Steinbrenner may be new to the baseball business, but the eldest son of George Steinbrenner knows one thing: If you don't want to be a Yankee, the Yankees don't want you. — That was Steinbrenner's message to Alex Rodriguez …
New York Times:
For Rodriguez and Yankees, It's All but Over — Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, who had one of the best statistical seasons in the storied history of the Yankees, opted out of the final three years on his 10-year, $252 million contract Sunday, according to his agent.
ESPN:
Yankees bid farewell to A-Rod after likely MVP opts out — DENVER — Alex Rodriguez and agent Scott Boras picked quite a time for their big announcement. — Smack in the middle of Game 4 of the World Series, Boras ended months of speculation and said Rodriguez is opting out of the final three seasons …
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Sports Illustrated:
Yankees offer manager job to Girardi — The Yankees have offered their vacant manager position to Joe Girardi, SI.com has confirmed. — As reported here yesterday, it is believed the Yankees are offering Girardi a three-year contract for about $6 million to take over for Joe Torre …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Reports: Girardi offered Yankees job — Former Yankee expected to accept position, succeed Torre — NEW YORK — Joe Girardi has reportedly been offered the Yankees' managerial job and is expected to accept the position. — ESPN Radio first reported that the Yankees officially presented …
Sports Illustrated:A-Rod to opt out of contract
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Tim Marchman / New York Sun:In Opting Out, A-Rod Gets Last Laugh
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Can't Stop The Bleeding
CBC News:
Twins bring back closer Joe Nathan — Facing an off-season of uncertainty surrounding some of their best players, the Minnesota Twins locked up their star closer on Monday, exercising their contract option on Joe Nathan. — By picking up the one-year, $6-million US option …
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Edward Thoma / The Free Press, Mankato, MN:
Predictions, guaranteed to be accurate (unless they aren't) — In the field of predictions, it's difficult to top this gem from a Pioneer Press columnist for covering all the possibilities: — If the Twins can't re-sign free agent Torii Hunter, plans are to trade, sign a free agent …
Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Sox are kings of diamond — Another Series title comes with sweep of Rockies — DENVER - When it happened the first time, in 2004, Terry Francona was stricken with temporary amnesia. — "I actually don't remember getting out to the field," the Red Sox manager said of a moment burnished deep in New England memory banks.
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Tony Masarotti / Boston Herald:Sox two good to be true — Golden era of titles for team
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Boston Globe:
Red Sox rolling rally will be similar to 2004 — Boston is planning a victory celebration Tuesday for the world champion Red Sox that will be similar to the "rolling rally" in 2004, with a duck boat parade starting at noon that will carry the team from Fenway Park through the streets …
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Curt Schilling / 38 Pitches:
2007 World Series Champions — "God has his fingerprints all over this game." — I stole it. Clint Hurdle said that about game 4 and it resonated with me all day long. What Aaron Cook and Jon Lester went through to get to this point, to get the ball, was God's work.
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Yes Joe, It's Toasted.
Joe Hamrahi / Baseball Digest Daily:
Braves Deal Renteria to Tigers! — The Detroit Tigers announced today that the club has acquired shortstop Edgar Renteria and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for righthanded pitcher Jair Jurrjens and outfielder Gorkys Hernandez. — "We are excited to add …
Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Brewers won't exercise Jenkins' option — Denver - This hardly qualifies as shocking news, but Brewers general manager Doug Melvin has informed Geoff Jenkins' agent that the club will not be exercising its $9 million option on the veteran outfielder's contract.
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Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Jeffress fails another drug test — Denver - The Brewers won't confirm it on the record because it is a sensitive, internal issue, but apparently pitching prospect Jeremy Jeffress has failed another drug test. — Jeffress already is serving a 50-game suspension that carries …
Boston Globe:
Sox driving down 'Gone' box office? — Could Ben Affleck's beloved Red Sox be taking a bite out of the box office take for his directorial debut, "Gone Baby Gone," which pulled in a lackluster $3.9 million in its second weekend in theaters? The film - starring Casey Affleck and Amy Ryan …
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Can't Stop The Bleeding
George King / New York Post:
JOE HOLLYWOOD — L.A. HOPES TO SIGN TORRE — If divorce proceedings between Grady Little and the Dodgers go the distance, as many expect, The Post has learned Joe Torre has been targeted as the manager to heal a fractured Los Angeles clubhouse. — According to two people with knowledge …
