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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Valentine: Youkilis not as much into the game — This is sure to cause some issues. — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was on WHDH's Sports Xtra show Sunday night and said this about Kevin Youkilis: — “I don't think he's as physically or emotionally into the game as he has been in the past for some reason.
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John Tomase / Boston Herald:
Pedroia peeved over Bobby V's Youk comments — + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email + Bio — And now the Bobby V. show begins. — One night after Red Sox [team stats] manager Bobby Valentine told Ch. 7 that third baseman Kevin Youkilis [stats] doesn't seem …
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Kevin Youkilis ‘surprised,’ ‘confused’ — Bobby V Questions Youkilis — Buster Olney phones into Mike and Mike in the Morning to discuss Bobby Valentine's comments on Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis. — BOSTON — Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis on Monday morning said he was …
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Boston Globe
Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Valentine apologizes to Youkilis for criticism — Youkilis' Commitment In Question — ESPNBoston's Gordon Edes phones into Mike and Mike in the Morning to discuss Bobby Valentine's comments on Kevin Youkilis' commitment. — BOSTON — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said he has apologized …
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Bleacher Report, The Big Lead and Baseball Nation
Gary Dzen / Boston Globe:
Youkilis ‘confused’ by Valentine remarks; manager apologizes — Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis responded this morning to criticism from manager Bobby Valentine on WHDH's Sports Xtra show Sunday night. — Approached in the Red Sox clubhouse Monday morning, Youkilis was asked …
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Bleacher Report
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Giants Extend Madison Bumgarner — The Giants don't have the most intimidating offense in the league, but they've got pitching and it's not going anywhere. The team announced a five-year extension for Madison Bumgarner that will keep the left-hander in San Francisco through 2017.
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels and Erick Aybar make progress on new contract — General Manager Jerry Dipoto says he is confident the two sides will work something out. The shortstop is believed to be looking for at least five years and around $50 million. — Angels shortstop Erick Aybar tries to handle …
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HardballTalk, Call to the Pen and MLB Rumors
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Inbox: Any manager prospects on staff? — Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers fans' questions — If the Rangers have another season where they go to the playoffs, is there any Texas coach or coaches who you see getting serious consideration for manager openings for next season?
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Lone Star Ball
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Mariners Sign Hersin Martinez For $1.1 Million — The Mariners have signed 17-year-old Dominican corner outfielder Hersin Martinez for $1.1 million, according to the Dominican Prospect League. — Martinez is 6-foot-5 righthanded hitter who had long been tied to Seattle.
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Associated Press:
NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter hit a three-run homer to extend his fast start and Ivan Nova won his 14th straight decision, leading the New York Yankees to an 11-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night. — Raul Ibanez added a titanic homer and Jeter also doubled during a four-run rally …
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Los Angeles Times and Associated Press
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John Schlegel / MLB.com:
Clemens trial resumes with jury selection — WASHINGTON — Roger Clemens returns to a federal courtroom this week to defend himself against the United States government, which contends the former star pitcher lied when he testified before Congress in 2008 and said he never used performance-enhancing drugs.
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New York Post:
Pelfrey still can't catch a break — Mets on Twitter — PHILADELPHIA — The Mets are making progress, but there is a long way to go. A little bit more of a killer instinct would work wonders for this team. — At least the Mets are in the game, and they nearly pulled off something …
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NY Daily News, Mets Merized Online, MetsBlog.com and CBS New York