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Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
Rays Put Away Red Sox — Tampa Bay Advances to World Series: Rays 3, Red Sox 1 — Sleep, precious sleep, had been hard to come by for the tormented Tampa Bay Rays. If it wasn't being stolen by 1 a.m. finishes, 2 a.m. flights or 5 a.m. arrivals on the other end of the East Coast …
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Adam Kilgore / Boston Globe:
What are the chances? — The Red Sox tonight can complete a more remarkable feat than they did in the 2004 ALCS, when they came back from down three games to none against the New York Yankees. Think about that. If you disagree with that claim - and understanding the emotions and memories …
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 …
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:Home-plate umpire leaves with injury
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Mel Antonen / USA Today:Red Sox force decisive Game 7
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ESPN.com:
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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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.
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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 …
New York Post:
DEALING CASTILLO WILL BE NO EASY TASK — CONTINUED — Towers, though, admits a willingness to deal ace Jake Peavy, who is very much on the market during this postseason. As of late week, the Mets had shown almost no inclination to pursue the right-hander.
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DEALING CASTILLO WILL BE NO EASY TASK — LUIS Castillo is going to be very, very difficult to move this offseason. But maybe not impossible. The problem is the Mets would have to take on a headache to rid themselves of a headache. — To that end, The Post has learned that the Mets …
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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.
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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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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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 …
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
A fine mesh in Philadelphia — Gillick and his team put it all together — Pat Gillick is looking forward to serene days and nights at his home in the Great Northwest (Seattle). He has been trying to retire for a few years and has been lured back a couple of times, but this time it might be for real.
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