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Cjennings / Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Blog:
Guzman to NY, Claggett DFA, Kennedy to SWB — In a move that seemed to catch every player in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees clubhouse offguard, the New York Yankees called up speedy outfielder Freddy Guzman this morning. To make room for Guzman on the 40-man roster …
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Yankees add Guzman; Kennedy to Scranton — Here's a little breaking news via Chad Jennings: — The Yankees have promoted OF Freddy Guzman to the majors. RHP Anthony Claggett was DFA'd to make room for him on the 40-man roster. — Guzman has played only 37 games in the majors, none since an eight-game cameo with Texas in 2007.
Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Girardi gives Bruney yank despite ejection — Here's a window into how it works when a manager is ejected - when Joe Girardi, who was thrown out of Sunday's game in the fifth inning, was asked about Brian Bruney's rocky ninth inning of relief, Girardi perhaps let slip who was still calling …
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Mark Feinsand / New York Daily News Blogs:Blogging The Bombers — It's amazing all the points of view …
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Marc Carig / New Jersey Online:Alex Rodriguez on ump: 'I don't know what his deal is with the Yankees'
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:He said, he said — As is usually the case with these sorts …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Scout says Chicago White Sox's Alex Rios is ‘a teaser’ — One scout calls him tease, but Guillen backs struggling outfielder — Right fielder Alex Rios almost over runs Kevin Youklis' single in the first. (Phil Velasquez, Chicago Tribune / September 7, 2009)
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ESPN:
The overlooked stars of the season — Zack Greinke is battling for the Cy Young Award, and that standing has hoisted him out of the second division and into the national conversation. Similarly, Mark Reynolds of the Diamondbacks has mashed so many monstrous home runs that he has managed …
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Chicagosports / Huddle Up:
Brian Urlacher out for the season with wrist injury — Brian Urlacher is out for the remainder of the Bears' season after dislocating his right wrist, the linebacker said Monday. Lovie Smith will address Urlacher's status during his afternoon press conference Monday.
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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
The Rise Of Center Field — I don't know if you've noticed or not, but there are a lot of really good center fielders in baseball right now. There is so much talent in center field that we could be seeing the dawning of the greatest group of talent to ever play the position at the same time.
Associated Press:
Baltimore Orioles decide to shut down rookie hurler Brian Matusz — BALTIMORE — Pitcher Brian Matusz is being shut down by the Baltimore Orioles, who are wary of overextending the rookie left-hander in his first professional season. — “It's the right thing to do for Matusz and it's …
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Inbox: Where are Chico, Martis? — Beat reporter Bill Ladson answers Nats fans' questions — I recently read about the September callups for the Nationals. I was shocked not to see Matt Chico's name on the list. I really liked him in 2007 when he was the team's most consistent starting pitcher.
Mike Garafolo / New Jersey Online:
MRI reveals NY Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks does not have Lisfranc joint injury in left foot … The Giants and first-round pick Hakeem Nicks received good news Monday, when an MRI exam revealed that the Lisfranc joint in the receiver's injured left foot was not damaged …
Curtis Granderson / Yahoo! Sports:
The Grandstand: Jim Riggleman wasn't entirely wrong — Jim Riggleman recently made a comment about how baseball isn't a physically taxing sport. It drew a fair amount of attention, but he certainly isn't the only person who feels this way. — In fact, I can't say that I disagree with him.
Dan Gelston / Yahoo! Sports:
Martinez leads Phils to doubleheader sweep — Buzz up! — PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Pedro Martinez — was pushing 130 pitches and the tying run stood on second base when manager Charlie Manuel came out to the mound for a chat. — Pull Pedro? — With the way the Phillies bullpen has been struggling, not a chance.
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David Gurian-Peck / MLB.com:Pedro's gem gives Phils twin-bill sweep
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Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs have their way with also-rans like Cincinnati Reds — But against top teams, they struggle — Derrek Lee watches his home run in the seventh inning. (Paul Beaty, Associated Press / September 13, 2009) — Today's lesson is about the theory of relativity, baseball-style.
Associated Press:
St. Louis Cardinals' John Smoltz feels fine despite skipping Monday start — ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals skipped John Smoltz's turn in the rotation Monday night after he complained of shoulder tendinitis two days earlier. The 42-year-old right-hander said he felt good enough …
Kevin Paul Dupont / Boston Globe:
Kiss Kessel goodbye — Talk smacks of deal coming soon — Just hours before the Bruins skated yesterday at the Garden for their first bona fide training camp workout, the ever-active rumor mill in Toronto had the Maple Leafs tabling the best offer yet for Boston free agent Phil Kessel.
