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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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Ben Walker / Associated Press:Phillies lead Series 2-1 after wild win
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Gary Dzen / Boston Globe:Award for Youkilis — Kevin Youkilis was selected by fans …
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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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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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