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Jorge Posada may be ready this week for rehab game — TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada could play in an extended spring training game this week. — Posada, sidelined since straining his right hamstring while sliding during a May 4 game against Boston, took batting practice …
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Bruney headed back to DL — Yankees' set-up man Brian Bruney is headed back to the disabled list. — Bruney and the Yankees came to the decision after the reliever played catch this morning in Texas. Bruney, who is 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA, was hoping to pitch in today's game against the Rangers.
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Sam Borden / The Journal News:
Yankees' Bruney pitching with discomfort — NEW YORK - Brian Bruney knows what the tests say and he knows what the doctors say. He also knows his right arm still hurts. At this point, though, with no clear diagnosis of a medical malady, Bruney has decided to pitch through the pain.
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
CUBS IN BRIEF: Kouzmanoff might be a fit for Cubs — SAN DIEGO — So far, Mike Fontenot, Bobby Scales and Ryan Freel haven't been the answers to covering third base for the Cubs in the significant absence of Aramis Ramirez. — But could the other guy who played third during the Cubs' series over the weekend be a solution?
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Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox hang on for 6-5 win over Twins — MINNEAPOLIS — Jason Bay and Kevin Youkilis [stats] hit two-run doubles, and the Boston Red Sox [team stats] started a 10-game road trip with a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday. — Jonathan Papelbon [stats] …
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Colorado Rockies recall righty Josh Fogg, designate Matt Belisle — DENVER — The Colorado Rockies have recalled right-hander Josh Fogg from Triple-A Colorado Springs and designated righty reliever Matt Belisle for assignment. — Fogg, recalled on Monday, signed a minor league contract on Feb. 2, 2009.
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Tracy Ringolsby / Inside the Colorado Rockies:
Fogg Rejoins Rockies — Right-hander Josh Fogg rejoined the Rockies big-league roster Monday, but instead of a starter, which he was in 2006-07, Fogg will be given a chance to fill the long relief void. — Right-hander Matt Belisle was designagted for assignment, giving the Rockies 10 days to deal with his contract situation.
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Orioles break out, extend Jays' skid to seven — BALTIMORE (AP) — Jeremy Guthrie allowed one run in seven innings, Aubrey Huff had two RBI and the Baltimore Orioles beat Toronto 4-1 on Monday to extend the Blue Jays' losing streak to seven. — Brian Roberts had two hits and scored twice for the Orioles …
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Brewers emerge from pitchers' duel, trim Cards in 10th inning — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bill Hall snapped a 1-for-28 slump with a two-out, RBI single in the 10th inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. — Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter took …
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Hammel gives Rockies “edge” — DETROIT — Who would have thought the Rockies had this much Motown mojo left in them? — Reeling after two blowout losses in Atlanta and with the heat increasing daily on manager Clint Hurdle, the Rockies played with resilience over the weekend.
Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
Backe on track to return to Astros — Final rehab start gives indication righty will soon be back — HOUSTON — Brandon Backe made his sixth and final rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, and although the results weren't as solid as his past starts, he has a good chance to rejoin …
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David Laurila / Baseball Prospectus:
Prospectus Q and A: Andrew Friedman by David Laurila — Andrew Friedman … David Laurila: You did an interview with Baseball Prospectus in May 2006, not long after assuming your current position. What do you know now that you didn't know then? — Andrew Friedman: I feel …
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Dallas Morning News:
Boo who? Many at fault for A-Rod's sad Texas Rangers days — Heads up, all you haters: The self-proclaimed “happiest .200 hitter in baseball” is back for three days in Arlington, a place that must inspire mixed emotions in Alex Rodriguez, if not his former fan base.
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers drop Freeway Series finale — In starting debut, Hoffmann clubs first Major League homer — LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers had the starting ace on the mound, a four-run lead on the board and an Interleague series with their Southland rivals there for the taking.
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