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Jeff Passan / Yahoo! Sports:
Exclusive: Red Sox stars blast manager Bobby Valentine in heated July meeting with ownership — Boston Red Sox players blasted manager Bobby Valentine to owners John Henry and Larry Lucchino during a heated meeting called after a text message was sent by a group of frustrated players to the team …
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
In the latest Sox soap opera, blame is widespread — Bobby Valentine has made plenty of mistakes this season. — He is too honest for his own good when it comes to discussing the players with the media, telling the truth about them complaining about playing time (Kelly Shoppach) or their minor injuries (Carl Crawford).
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John Tomase / Boston Herald:
Bobby Valentine continues to talk himself into trouble — + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email + Bio — BALTIMORE — As the Bobby Valentine Era barrels toward its inevitably disastrous conclusion, it is time to dispel with perhaps the season's greatest myth: that Valentine is a victim.
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MLB.com:
Padres select LHP Tom Layne from Double-A San Antonio and designate LHP Alex Hinshaw for assignment — SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres today announced they have selected left-handed pitcher Tom Layne from Double-A San Antonio and designated left-handed pitcher Alex Hinshaw for assignment.
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Brian Costa / Wall Street Journal:
Payroll Picture Is Still Blurry — Mets in Better Shape, but Alderson Unsure How Much He Can Spend Next Season — CINCINNATI—The specter of Bernard Madoff no longer hangs over the Mets. And the threat of a crippling lawsuit has passed. But as they slog through another summer of disappointment …
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Andy McCullough / New Jersey Online:
For Mets, re-signing R.A. Dickey likely to be expensive
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs dismiss player personnel head Fleita — CHICAGO — Oneri Fleita, who has overseen the Cubs' Minor League organization and international scouting operations for 12 seasons, was dismissed on Wednesday. — “I'm very grateful for the opportunity for my years with the Cubs,” Fleita said.
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Associated Press:
Thames' 2-out hit in 9th lifts Mariners over Rays — SEATTLE — Eric Thames' two-out single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Seattle Mariners a 3-2 victory on Tuesday night and snapped the Tampa Bay Rays' seven-game winning streak. — Kyle Seager started the winning rally …
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Associated Press:
Brandon Belt, Madison Bumgarner lead Giants win over Nationals — SAN FRANCISCO — Madison Bumgarner pitched a five-hitter and Brandon Belt had three hits and three RBIs, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 6-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night in a matchup between NL division leaders.
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Daniel Berk / Arizona Daily Star:
Tucson Padres: Frustrations surface on the field — Tucson Padres manager Terry Kennedy is embarrassed. He's also angry, frustrated and annoyed. — For most of the 2012 season, the skipper, his staff and the players have been able to keep any frustration and anger inside the clubhouse.
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Brian Erni / Metsblog:
Final Score: Reds 3 Mets 0 — The New York Mets (55-61) lost to the Cincinnati Reds (70-46) tonight by a score of 3-0. — The Least You Should Know: … The Mets have now been shut out seven times this season. — For a full recap and box score, check out SNY's In-Game Live.
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Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Tuesday's pitching preview: Young vs. Latos
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Glenn DuPaul / Hardball Times:
The value of pre-arbitration players — I've written a ton about Wins Above Replacement (WAR), salary and when the two are used together how we can get a better picture of overall value. One of my posts looked at the percentage value (WAR percentage minus salary percentage) …
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THE BOOK
Jeff Luhnow / MLB.com:
Luhnow's letter to Astros Season Ticket Holders — As part of the Astros' ongoing efforts to engage and communicate with their fans, General Manager Jeff Luhnow wrote the following letter to the club's Season Ticket Holders: — Dear Houston Astros Season Ticket Holder,
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MLB.com:
Blue Jays sign Jeff Mathis to extension — The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed C JEFF MATHIS to a two-year, $3 million dollar (US$) contract for the 2013, 2014 seasons with a $1.5 million dollar club option for the 2015 season. Affirming his commitment to the organization and the City of Toronto …
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