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Red Sox gauging interest in Crawford — How's this for a blockbuster? — Left fielder Carl Crawford to the Miami Marlins for either shortstop Jose Reyes or third baseman Hanley Ramirez, with other pieces and significant cash involved. — The Boston Red Sox are contacting teams to gauge …
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Ross hits two three-run homers, Red Sox pound White Sox — BOSTON — Cody Ross hit three-run homers in consecutive innings and Felix Doubront pitched six solid innings, carrying the Boston Red Sox to a 10-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
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Boston Globe:
After second opinion, David Ortiz to the 15-day DL — David Ortiz is headed to the 15-day disabled list after getting a second opinion on his injured Achilles' heel, manager Bobby Valentine said today. — Ortiz was told his heel would take 10 to 14 days to heal.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Mega proposal: Boston's Crawford to Miami for Ramirez, Bell — The Miami Marlins have approached the Boston Red Sox about a blockbuster trade that would send left fielder Carl Crawford and a prospect to South Florida for infielder Hanley Ramirez and closer Heath Bell, according to three officials …
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Red Sox, Marlins Discussed Crawford, Hanley, Bell
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
NOT FORGIVING OR FORGETTING HAS LED CARL CRAWFORD TO A FAMILIAR PLACE
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Draft lottery awards 12 teams with extra picks — Royals draw top sandwich pick; Pirates, D-backs claim next two — SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Royals were the biggest winner in the first Competitive Balance Lottery, held at MLB Network Studios on Wednesday afternoon.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Competitive Balance Lottery Results — Baseball's first Competitive Balance Lottery took place in New York City today. The lottery, which allocates additional draft picks to small-market and low-revenue teams, provides teams with draft choices they can choose to use or trade.
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MLB.com:
After resting sore knee, Quentin back in action — SAN DIEGO — Outfielder Carlos Quentin was back in left field and the cleanup spot on Wednesday after missing two games with soreness in his left knee. — Quentin has had surgeries on both knees, though the most recent procedure …
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
First Draft lottery to award 12 extra selections
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Trade deadline primer: 10 teams, players to watch — The St. Louis Cardinals traded away their homegrown center fielder (Colby Rasmus) this time a year ago, drawing the wrath of their fans and the local news media — before going on to win the World Series.
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Toni Ginnetti / Chicago Sun Times:
Ryan Dempster trade might be imminent
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Associated Press:
Yanks cap sweep of Jays in rain-shortened win … NEW YORK — Hiroki Kuroda pitched four-hit ball, Mark Teixeira hit a two-run homer in a four-run first inning and the New York Yankees completed a thorough sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a 6-0, rain-shortened victory Wednesday.
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Giants Score 6 Runs in 11th to Beat Braves 9-4 — ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Crawford and Gregor Blanco hit three-run homers in the 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants recovered after blowing a two-run lead in the 10th to beat the Atlanta Braves 9-4 on Wednesday night.
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Associated Press:
Kubel's 2 HRs Lead Dbacks Over Reds 7-1 — CINCINNATI (AP) — Jason Kubel returned from a sore hamstring and homered in his first two at-bats on Wednesday night, powering the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-1 victory that dropped the Cincinnati Reds back into a first-place tie in the NL Central.
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JonPaulMorosi / mlbbuzz:
No resolution — or contract — close for Greinke, Brewers — Zack Greinke remains in limbo. — Greinke could leave the Milwaukee Brewers as a free agent after this season. He could sign a long-term contract extension with the team. He could be traded before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.
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Associated Press:
Fister, Fielder Lead Tigers to 7-2 Win Over Angels — DETROIT (AP) — Doug Fister gave up just two hits over eight innings and Prince Fielder capped a four-run second inning with a two-run single to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 Wednesday night.
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Minor League Ball, Associated Press and Bless You Boys
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Angels Notes: Morales, Richards, Santana, Hunter — The Angels continue to seek relief help, even as they pursue high-end rotation upgrades, Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports. They have talked to the Nationals about bullpen help and could have interest in Royals closer Jonathan Broxton, Knobler adds.
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Associated Press:
Santana hits three-run homer as Indians beat Rays — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer during a five-run seventh inning and the Cleveland Indians rallied for a 10-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. — Shin-Soo Choo and Asdrubal Cabrera hit …
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Associated Press:
Matt Kemp's walk-off HR in 12th pushes Dodgers by Phils … LOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. — Rookie left-hander Jake Diekman (2-) walked Mark Ellis with one out and Kemp drove …
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Dubee praises Hamels as Phils face decision
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