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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Use of Statistics Helps Greinke to A.L. Cy Young — It might have been a watershed moment in baseball's statistical revolution. When the voting for the American League Cy Young Award was announced on Tuesday, Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals did not just win. He did it in a landslide.
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Steve Kornacki / MLive.com:
Tigers' Justin Verlander deserving of first-place vote on my Cy Young ballot … Earlier this afternoon, Major League Baseball announced Zack Greinke as the winner of the American League Cy Young award. Greinke received 25 of 28 first-place votes — easily winning the award over second-place finisher Felix Hernandez.
George A. King III / New York Post:
Cy of relief: CC happier with ring — CC Sabathia required two words to describe being a World Series winner rather than copping a second Cy Young award. — “Much happier,” the Yankees' ace lefty wrote in a text message yesterday after Kansas City's Zach Greinke was named this year's AL Cy Young winner.
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Joba's role for 2010 undefined — While his plans aren't settled, righty is hoping Pettitte returns — NEW YORK — Joba Chamberlain may not be able to influence his own place in the Yankees' future plans, but he would certainly like to influence the plans of another.
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Tyler Kepner / Bats:
And Now, the Encore: Yanks Charting Off-Season Course — General Manager Brian Cashman started assembling his scouts on Tuesday, beginning the annual brainstorming sessions that chart the Yankees' off-season. — In some ways, the task was easier last winter, because the Yankees' goals were more clearly defined.
George A. King III / New York Post:Yankees in no rush to make free-agent moves
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Bart Hubbuch / New York Post:
Marquis calls Mets ‘perfect fit’ — Jeff Francoeur wasn't kidding when he told The Post this summer that free-agent right hander Jason Marquis badly wants to be a Met in 2010. — Marquis backed that up this week, telling The Post he considers the Mets “a perfect fit” …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nats interested in free agent Lackey — Club looking for veteran pitcher to mentor young hurlers — WASHINGTON — The Nationals are one of several teams who have expressed interest in free agent right-hander John Lackey, according to a baseball source. — The team is reportedly …
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Short of AL ROY, Romero back at work — Jays southpaw stumbled late after strong early showing — TORONTO — Heading into August, there was little argument over who was leading the race for the American League's Rookie of the Year honor. Blue Jays left-hander Ricky Romero was on a roll …
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Lyle Spencer / MLB.com:
Inbox: Any interest in free agents? — Beat reporter Lyle Spencer answers Halos fans' questions … What free agents do you think the Angels will sign or re-sign? How about Jose Valverde or Adrian Beltre? — Tristyn K., Laguna Hills, Calif. — If I had that answer, Tristyn …
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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Westbrook at center of concussion controversy — Brian Westbrook will spend today at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center visiting concussion specialists. — After suffering his second concussion in 20 days in the third quarter of the Eagles' loss at San Diego on Sunday …
Tim Sullivan / SignOnSanDiego.com:
Oh, My! Padres and Enberg in courting stage — SAN DIEGO - Dick Enberg, ever understated, calls it “a flirtation.” — Here in the land of hyperbolic metaphor, however, it looks more like a hanging curve ball about belt-high: a home run waiting to happen.
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Ex-Met Wally Backman named Cyclones skipper, denies trying to replace Jerry Manuel with White Sox — Wally Backman spent four days as manager of the Diamondbacks in November of 2004. — Subsequently fired over his failure to disclose a 1995 restraining order filed by his first wife …
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MLB.com:
Fantasy Analysis — The presence of Victor Martinez and Jason Varitek made Kottaras expendable. Kottaras batted .237 with one home run and 10 RBIs in 93 at-bats for Boston this past season. — Kottaras showed some power in the Minors, but he never quite got going during his brief time with Boston …
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Ryan O'Halloran / Washington Times:
Redskins Insider: Reasons to believe? — Twenty-seven points without a defensive or special teams touchdown. — Almost 400 yards while missing Pro Bowl players at tight end, running back and left tackle. — No turnovers for only the second time this year.
Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Top NL skipper debate starts with Tracy — Colorado manager helped club turn around losing season — The conversation about National League Manager of the Year in 2009 starts with Colorado's Jim Tracy. The dialogue also includes legendary skippers Tony La Russa of St. Louis …
