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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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Ben Walker / Associated Press:
Phillies lead Series 2-1 after wild win — PHILADELPHIA (AP)—This was midnight madness, and then some, at the World Series. — “Freak things kind of happened there,” Eric Bruntlett said after scoring the winning run for the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:47 a.m.
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Associated Press:
Hinske replaces Floyd, hits pinch HR — PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Outfielder Eric Hinske was added to the Tampa Bay Rays' World Series roster before Game 4 on Sunday night, and made an immediate impact with a pinch-hit home run. — Hinske replaced designated hitter Cliff Floyd, who has a sore right shoulder.
Jim Street / MLB.com:
Classic moment for an original Ray — Cairo, now with Seattle, takes son to Game 1 of World Series — As one of only two original Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays still playing Major League Baseball, veteran infielder Miguel Cairo of the Mariners has more than a passing interest in this year's World Series.
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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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Youkilis, Cubs' Ramirez win Hank Aaron award — Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox and Aramis Ramirez of the Chicago Cubs won the Hank Aaron Award in fan voting for the best offensive players in their leagues. — Ramirez hit .289 with 44 doubles, 27 home runs and 111 RBIs for the NL Central champions.
Bob Dutton / Kansas City Star:
Royals exploring deal to send Teahen to Indians for outfielder — The Royals are discussing a possible trade with the Cleveland Indians in which they would acquire an outfielder in exchange for Mark Teahen, according to sources with both teams. — Talks are believed to center …
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Royals And Indians Talking Teahen — By Steve Adams [October 26 at 5:07pm CST] — Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star writes some surprising news, as it seems the Indians and Royals are discussing a swap of Mark Teahen for an outfielder. It's not often you see two teams in the same division make a trade …
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Brewers seem to like Macha — Managerial candidate said to be top pick; GM mum — By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel — Philadelphia - Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said Sunday that he had not finalized his decision on the team's next manager but there are indications …
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Chris Jaffe / Hardball Times:
Interview: Carlos Gomez, MLB scout — Those of you who used to check on this website back in the days of yore (specifically, 2007) might remember a series of articles breaking down the mechanics of various players of major leaguers and notable prospects. Author Carlos Gomez …
Dan Steinberg / Washington Post:
Jim Zorn vs. The Reporter — By now, you've perhaps seen the highlight from Jim Zorn's, shall we say, “animated” post-game press conference. I wasn't in the press conference room, since I was in the locker room chasing down Clinton Portis to hear about that Zorn outburst.
Daren Smith / MLB.com:
BeachBoys' Limonta busts out — Mariners prospect ends slump with two hits, two RBIs — Mariners prospect Johan Limonta ended a two-week drought with two hits, including a two-run homer, and Todd Frazier went 3-for-5 with three RBIs on Friday as the Waikiki BeachBoys cruised to a 10-3 triumph over the North Shore Honu.
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