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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Yanks add depth by acquiring Gaudin — Possible fifth starter excited about coming to New York — NEW YORK — Poll the Yankees, and they'll tell you the most significant difference between now and June, between winning and losing, has been their bullpen.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Wrapping it up from the Bronx — A few assorted things: — • Jorge Posada played with a No. 15 decal on his mask in honor of Thurman Munson, whose funeral was 30 years ago today. “Just something I wanted to do,” he said. “He means a lot to me.” — Posada is reading Marty Appel's new book on Munson.
Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
In reverse gear and skidding fast — NEW YORK - Billy Traber on the mound. Kevin Youkilis in left. John Smoltz in the showers, possibly contemplating retirement. — And the Red Sox sinking like a stone in the American League East. — Not exactly what you had in mind …
Andy McCullough / New Jersey Online:Boston Red Sox pitcher John Smoltz may be nearing the end after another rough night
Brian Shephard / MLB Rumors:Yanks Acquire Chad Gaudin
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Twins Acquire Carl Pavano — The Twins deepened their rotation today, acquiring Carl Pavano from the Indians for a player to be named later, according to a team press release. Pavano, 33, has allowed 150 hits in 125.2 innings, posting a respectable 88K/23BB ratio.
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Carl Pavano / Associated Press:
Minnesota Twins get Carl Pavano from Cleveland Indians, demote R.A. Dickey — MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-hander Carl Pavano from the Cleveland Indians in an attempt to shore up their rotation. — Pavano — The deal was announced Friday.
Tom Singer / MLB.com:
Twins add Pavano from Cleveland — Minnesota acquires veteran right-hander for stretch run — The Twins acquired veteran right-hander Carl Pavano on Friday from the Indians in exchange for a player to be named later. — Pavano, 33, in the midst of a somewhat revitalizing season following …
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Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians trade pitcher Carl Pavano to Minnesota Twins; Justin Masterson to start … CHICAGO — The Indians today traded righthander Carl Pavano to the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named. — The Indians signed Pavano to a $1.5 million contract in January after he spent the previous four years with the New York Yankees.
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Mets willing to waive bye to Billy? — SAN DIEGO - Billy Wagner could be on a contender in September. — As the former closer nears a return to the majors following Tommy John elbow surgery, a Mets insider suggested the organization would be open to dealing Wagner by the Aug. 31 postseason-roster deadline …
Hal McCoy / Dayton Daily News:
It's time to say goodbye — The hammer fell today and it hurts like hell. — They're putting the ol' baseball scribe out to pasture and if there are teardrops on your screen, well, that's from me, just an old softie. — My run is over - 37 years of bliss, doing a job that wasn't a job.
The Sporting Green / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giambi released — Jason Giambi has been released by the A's, ending his failed return to the team with which he started out a star-crossed career. Here is the team's press release: — OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics have released Jason Giambi, the five-time American League …
Eddie Michels / Philly.com:
Phillies' Myers says he feels fine after simulated game — CLEARWATER, Fla. - Brett Myers was supposed to be starting a long-toss program at this point of his recovery, 2 months after hip surgery. — Instead, the 28-year-old righthander pitched a simulated game yesterday.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
D-Backs break away from Pirates — PITTSBURGH - For someone going on his ninth season of riding buses around exotic minor-league destinations, Trent Oeltjen's first night in the big leagues got off to an understandably fast start for the Diamondbacks rookie on Thursday.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Scherzer a student of the stats — Right-hander uses obscure numbers to analyze science of pitching — Not long after Diamondbacks pitcher Yusmeiro Petit nearly threw a no-hitter Tuesday night, Max Scherzer was on his iPhone in the visitor's clubhouse, bringing up a Web site with charts …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Get to know: Votto a nice guy, but all business on the field — Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto, 25, missed time in May with upper respiratory issues and an ear infection. While recovering, he says, the emotions of his father's death last August caught up with him.
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James Kannengieser / Amazin' Avenue:
You Always Fear What You Don't Understand — Mike Silva's New York Baseball Digest is a blog dedicated to coverage of the Mets and Yankees. The tone of the site is similar to sports talk radio. There is an open and prominent aversion to statistical analysis, except for the occasional pieces by Howard Megdal.
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Jim Street / MLB.com:
Gladiator spirit to be kept in clubhouse — Relievers had been using helmets as a symbol of unity — KANSAS CITY — A symbol of unity among Mariners relievers must from now on stay inside the clubhouses at home and on the road. — Prior to Tuesday night's series opener against the Royals …
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