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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 …
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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.
Sports Illustrated:
A-Rod to opt out of contract — Boras notifies Yankees of client's free-agent wishes — DENVER — Alex Rodriguez notified the Yankees on Sunday that he's opting out of his record $252 million contract, SI.com has learned. — Rodriguez's decision means he will become a free agent and be able to negotiate with all clubs.
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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
ESPN.com:
Yankees 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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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 …
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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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 …
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MLB.com:
Twins pick up option on Joe Nathan — MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have picked up the club option on righthanded pitcher Joe Nathan for the 2008 season. Nathan, 32, was 4-2, 1.88 (71.2 ip, 15 er) with 37 saves, 19 walks and 77 strikeouts in 68 games in 2007.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Mike Petraglia / MLB.com:
Red Sox rally to be held Tuesday — Festivities set for noon as city celebrates World Series win — BOSTON — As was the case in 2004, a "Rolling Rally" will welcome Boston's conquering heroes as the city celebrates the World Series-champion Red Sox. — The City of Boston announced Monday …
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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 …
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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MLB Trade Rumors
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.
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 …
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
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 …
