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Joba apologizes after arrest on suspicion of DUI — LINCOLN, Neb. — New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain apologized for “an error in judgment” on Sunday. — He was arrested early Saturday in Nebraska on suspicion of driving under the influence, speeding and having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle.
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Dorian Block / NY Daily News:
Yankees' Joba Chamberlain arrested on DUI charge — Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain was arrested early Saturday morning in Nebraska for driving under the influence of alcohol, the state patrol said. — The 23-year-old starter with a wholesome reputation was driving southbound on Highway 77 in Lincoln …
Associated Press:
Chamberlain Is Arrested — LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. — He was stopped for speeding on U.S. 77 near his hometown, Lincoln, at about 1 a.m. on Saturday, said Deborah Collins, a spokeswoman for the Nebraska State Patrol.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Chamberlain arrested in Nebraska — Working on a story now for the paper tomorrow. This is what is known so far: — Joba Chamberlain was arrested for driving under the influence early Saturday morning near his hometown of Lincoln, Neb. — Deborah Collins, a spokeswoman for the Nebraska State Patrol …
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Lincoln Journal Star:
Chamberlain arrested on DUI charge — New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain was arrested for driving under the influence early Saturday morning, the Journal Star has learned. — The Nebraska State Patrol pulled Chamberlain's car over for speeding on U.S. 77 near Old Cheney Road south …
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George Vecsey / New York Times:
Decisions Worth Emulating? — The choice of a hero tells a lot. For instance, John McCain and Barack Obama have each mentioned Robert Jordan, the doomed American volunteer in the Spanish Civil War, as their favorite character in literature. — In the realm of nonfiction …
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:Joe Maddon errs in assuming Rays will be in Series
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John Perrotto / Baseball Prospectus:
Every Given Sunday — The Dodgers' up-and-down season ended with a five-game loss to the Phillies in the National League Championship Series. Now, the real fun begins for the Dodgers, who will have an extremely busy offseason with 12 of their players eligible for free agency.
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:Could Manny Ramirez join the Cubs?
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ESPN:
A's 2B Ellis set to re-sign with multiyear contract — Oakland Athletics second baseman Mark Ellis has agreed to a multiyear deal to re-sign with the team. — “I'm very excited,” Ellis said by phone from his Arizona home Saturday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Bob Raissman / NY Daily News:
TBS drops ball & viewers miss out — Baseball on the radio never sounded so good. That's because there was no baseball on television. — “It hits the catwalk ... 1-0 Tampa Bay,” John Miller was saying on ESPN Radio while - we presume - the Rays' B.J. Upton was circling the bases.
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Joe Juliano / Philly.com:
Phillies' Manuel settles rotation, not DH — Phillies manager Charlie Manuel admits he needs to find a designated hitter for Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday in the American League champion's city. — The pitching rotation is a different story. — Manuel said yesterday …
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Sean McAdam / Boston Herald:
Red Sox may make a pitch for Jake Peavy — The 2008 postseason has yet to conclude, but already the San Diego Padres are informing teams they would be willing to listen to offers for All-Star right-hander Jake Peavy. When the Red Sox [team stats] are finished playing, they'll speak to the Padres to see if a deal can be put together.
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