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Mike Jensen / Philly.com:
Blanton's cap subject of Maddon's concern — Last night, Joe Blanton's sharp command drew immediate attention from Tampa Bay's dugout. So, oddly enough, did the bill of his cap. — As first reported by MLB.com, Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon told home-plate umpire Tom Hallion …
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John Romano / St. Petersburg Times:
World Series: Phils' fans live down to their reputation — PHILADELPHIA — It is a proud city. A city rich in history and steeped in tradition. In some ways, a city like no other in America. And today, perhaps the city of Philadelphia should be embarrassed.
Cliff Corcoran / Sports Illustrated:
Can Hamels and the Phils shut the door in Game 5? … Rays at Phillies — Series: World Series, Game 5; Phillies lead 3-1 — TV: Fox — Starters: Scott Kazmir (1-1, 4.15 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels (4-0, 1.55 ERA) — Philadelphia is about to win its first championship, in any professional team sport …
David Pinto / Baseball Musings:
Playoffs Today — The Philadelphia Phillies stand one game away from a World Series victory with three chances to clinch. They'll use the first tonight starting at 8:29 PM EDT as Scott Kazmir takes on Cole Hamels in a rematch of game 1. — Hamels pitched brilliantly so far in the post season.
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Inside Edge / Yahoo! Sports:
Scouting report: Rays-Phillies Game 5 — INSIDE EDGE BREAKDOWN—PHILLIES VS. RAYS — Gotta know this... Starting Pitchers — Kazmir — • Rays left-hander Scott Kazmir faces a daunting task in taking on Philadelphia's lefty-mashing lineup. The Phillies hit lefties (.801 team OPS) …
Todd Zolecki / Philly.com:
Amaro expected to be named Phils' GM — General manager Pat Gillick's three-year contract with the Phillies expires Friday, a day after a possible Game 7 of the World Series. — His replacement? — In recent days, several team insiders have said that assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr …
Ben Walker / Associated Press:Phillies lead Series 2-1 after wild win
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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Are Royals in on Peavy? — MLB.com reporter Kaegel answers Royals fans' questions — Given general manager Dayton Moore's desire to add another arm to the rotation, is there any chance the Royals will jump into the Jake Peavy sweepstakes? I think KC would have the type of young talent the Padres would ask for in return.
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Barry Rozner / Daily Herald:
Peavy? Cubs? Well, don't laugh just yet — Imagine a world where the Cubs throw out a rotation of Ryan Dempster, Carlos Zambrano, Rich Harden, Ted Lilly and - Jake Peavy. — It could happen. — Peavy to the Cubs is not merely the stale waft of cigar smoke and backroom gossip.
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Fox Sports:
FOX SPORTS MLB VIDEO — Rosenthal's Game 4 recap — The Phillies played their game Sunday to put themselves one win away from the World Series title. Ken Rosenthal recaps Game 4. — Phillies power past Rays — Ryan Howard hit two HRs and starting pitcher Joe Blanton added …
Associated Press:
Rockies' Vizcaino arrested on suspicion for DUI — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Colorado Rockies pitcher Luis Vizcaino was arrested Monday and police said he was driving under the influence. — Officers said he was going 71 mph in a 45 mph zone early Monday morning.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
C.C. Sabathia Rumors: Monday — By Tim Dierkes [October 27 at 8:22am CST] — David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a C.C. Sabathia rumor: … With Cameron, the Brewers figure to have over $70MM committed (not including Chris Capuano). It's hard to see the Brewers backloading …
Marc Narducci / Philly.com:
Sluggers cool as ice - but still really cold — After two losses in Philadelphia, the Tampa Bay Rays have kept their composure - at least in the locker room. — The Rays didn't dodge any questions after their 5-4 Game 3 loss that ended early yesterday or last night's 10-2 defeat that gave …
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Gary Dzen / Boston Globe:
Award for Youkilis — Kevin Youkilis was selected by fans as the American League winner of the 2008 Sharp presents Hank Aaron Award, which recognizes the most outstanding offensive performer in each league. Chicago's Aramis Ramirez was chosen in the National League.
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