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Fox Sports:
Youkilis trade talks gaining steam — The last days of Kevin Youkilis in a Boston Red Sox uniform may be approaching. — Trade dialogue surrounding the beleaguered Boston third baseman has intensified in the last 24 to 48 hours, major-league sources told FOXSports.com.
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MLB Rumors, HardballTalk and SI Tracking Blog
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Evolving Red Sox still title threat — I actually think the Boston Red Sox can still win the American League East. — The Sox will need to get past all of their agendas and egos, but they still have talent — talent in the majors, talent on the disabled list, talent in the minors.
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WEEI, CBS Boston, MLB Rumors and Boston Globe
Washington Post:
Roger Clemens acquitted of all charges — Legendary pitcher Roger Clemens was found not guilty Monday of all charges in the government's perjury case against him. — Clemens faced one count of obstructing Congress, three counts of making false statements and two counts of perjury.
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Getting Blanked
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Joseph White / NBCSports.com:
CLEMENS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF LYING TO CONGRESS — Jury needs 10 hours to deliberate before acquitting ex-pitcher on all charges — Former pitcher Roger Clemens becomes emotional while talking to the media after he was found not guilty on 13 counts of perjury and obstruction charges Monday.
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HardballTalk
Doug Padilla / ESPN:
Cubs put Dempster (tight lat) on disabled list — CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs made a number of moves Monday, the most high-profile being the placement of pitcher Ryan Dempster on the 15-day disabled list. — Dempster's injury is being listed as right latissimus dorsi tightness and isn't expected …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Daily Dish
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Associated Press:
Cubs place Dempster on DL due to tight lat — CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs may be hanging on to Ryan Dempster for a little longer than expected. They placed the right-hander on the 15-day disabled list Monday with tightness in his right lat muscle. — Dempster, who has been subject …
Associated Press:
Ramirez Homer Snaps Tie in Brewers Win Over Jays — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Aramis Ramirez's liner down the left-field line was ruled a home run after umpires reversed a foul ball call using video replay in the seventh inning that snapped a tie and lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
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Fox Sports:
Sources: Jays, Rockies talk Guthrie — The Rockies want to trade right-hander Jeremy Guthrie. The Blue Jays want to boost their injury-depleted rotation. — Such are the makings of a possible trade. — While no deal appears imminent, the teams have discussed an exchange that would send Guthrie …
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Globe and Mail
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Troy Renck / On the Rox:
Jeremy Guthrie trade scenarios begin to percolate, starting with Toronto
Jeremy Guthrie trade scenarios begin to percolate, starting with Toronto
Discussion:
HardballTalk and SI Tracking Blog
ESPN:
Reds-Indians Preview — Years of bottled-up frustration between Cleveland's Derek Lowe and Reds manager Dusty Baker spilled over last week in Cincinnati. — The two won't have to wait nearly as long to pick up where they left off. — As the Ohio Cup series resumes Monday night at Progressive Field …
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Redleg Nation
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Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians' Derek Lowe gets another shot against Reds, Dusty Baker: Indians Insider
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Red Reporter and Cincinnati Reds
Associated Press:
Mets' R.A. Dickey K's 13 in second one-hitter in row — NEW YORK — R.A. Dickey became the first major league pitcher in 24 years to throw consecutive one-hitters and Ike Davis hit a grand slam to lead the New York Mets past the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Monday night.
Discussion:
Yahoo! Sports, Camden Chat, BBTF's Baseball Primer … and Associated Press
Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Bixler leads Houston over Kansas City 9-7 — HOUSTON—Brian Bixler drove in a career-high three runs on three hits, including his first career homer, and Justin Maxwell and Brian Bogusevic also homered as the Houston Astros held off the Kansas City Royals for a 9-7 win Monday night.
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
Associated Press:
Sabathia, Jeter Lead Yankees to 10th Straight Win — NEW YORK (AP) — CC Sabathia struck out 10, Derek Jeter drove in three runs and the New York Yankees won their 10th straight game, beating the Atlanta Braves 6-2 Monday night. — Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano hit solo home runs …
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Associated Press, Talking Chop and ESPN
