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10:00 PM ET, April 16, 2012

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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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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 …
Gary Dzen / Boston Globe:
Youkilis ‘confused’ by Valentine remarks; manager apologizes
Discussion: the joy of sox and Bleacher Report
Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Valentine apologizes to Youkilis for criticism
John Tomase / Boston Herald:
Pedroia peeved over Bobby V's Youk comments
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
UTSanDiego.com:
MLB: Umpire used improper mechanics  —  San Diego Padres' Jesus Guzman, left, and manager Bud Black talk with umpire Dale Scott after Guzman hit into a controversial triple play by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Sunday, April 15, 2012.
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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
Attention Dale Scott: Hands Up Means Foul Ball
Discussion: THE BOOK
Dex / Gaslamp Ball:
Umpire Dale Scott assisted triple play helps Dodgers beat the Padres, 5-4
Associated Press:
Dodgers Turn Triple Play in 9th Against Padres
Discussion: True Blue LA and Yahoo! Sports
Fox Sports:
What's the vibe in ChiSox clubhouse?  —  White Sox general manager Ken Williams doesn't want to compare his new manager, Robin Ventura, to his old one, Ozzie Guillen.  No, Williams is moving forward, talking about the present, not the past.  —  A rival executive takes a less diplomatic view …
Discussion: MetsBlog.com and MLB Rumors
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.
R.J. Anderson / Baseball Prospectus:
Watching Pedro Alvarez  —  Later tonight, the Pirates will take on the Diamondbacks.  Pittsburgh is unlikely to start Pedro Alvarez because Joe Saunders is scheduled to take the mound for Arizona.  Alvarez as a platoon player isn't what the Pirates envisioned for him back on Draft Day 2008, but the reality is more grim.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
MLB.com:
McCalvy breaks down Brewers in online chat  —  Reporter discusses free agents, offense, says Plush needs time  —  MLB.com Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy participated in a live Web chat with fans on Monday.  During the chat, he answered questions about the team's struggling offense …
Susan Slusser / Oakland Athletics:
A's to put stadium issue on agenda for May owners' meetings  —  The Chronicle has learned that the A's plan to put their stadium issue onto the agenda for next month's owners meetings in New York.  —  A major-league source said the team is placing the stadium issue on the agenda in the hopes …
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.
Discussion: HardballTalk
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?
Discussion: MLB Rumors, ESPN and Lone Star Ball
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 …
MLB.com:
Willingham wins AL Player of the Week honor  —  Outfielder batted .455; has 11-game season-opening hit streak  —  Twins left fielder Josh Willingham was named on Monday the American League Player of the Week.  It was second such award he has received in his career, the other being in 2009 when he was with Washington.
Discussion: True Blue LA
 
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