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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers will try to be opportunistic at Trade Deadline — ARLINGTON — With just a few shopping days left before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, there is one question surrounding the Rangers. — Who will be the next to go? — The Rangers already have shown they are willing …
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MLB Daily Dish and Royals Review
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Jim Hoehn / MLB.com:
Brewers scanning market, won't force deals — MILWAUKEE — With the non-waiver Trade Deadline coming on Thursday, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is perusing the list of available players, but he feels no urgency to just make a deal. — “I've been pretty aggressive as far as contacting teams,” said Melvin.
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Brew Crew Ball
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
History suggests Brewers will make a deal
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Brew Crew Ball and MLB Trade Rumors
Fox Sports:
Beat Rays, and Brewers raise their chances to get David Price … The Brewers, by defeating the Rays the next three days, could improve their chances in two different races. — Their realistic bid for the NL Central title. … And their unlikely bid to land Rays left-hander David Price.
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JSOnline, MLB Trade Rumors and Al's Ramblings
Dan Shaughnessy / The Boston Globe:
For Yaz, Ortiz is the second greatest Red Sox — Yaz says David Ortiz is better than Yaz. — Ouch. — Ortiz hit a bunch of homers in Toronto last week. Big Papi's first two clouts gave him 453 homers, pushing him ahead of Carl Yastrzemski for 35th place on the all-time list.
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Minor League Ball, Dan Shaughnessy Watch, DRaysBay, Over the Monster, CBSSports.com and ESPN
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Chicago Tribune:
Transcript: Greg Maddux's Hall of Fame speech — Thank you. Let me say, first of all, how grateful I am to be here. I would like to thank the Hall of Fame voters. It's obviously the biggest honor you can give to a ballplayer. To put me here in Cooperstown with all of my childhood heroes …
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HardballTalk
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Potential Suitors For Cuban Free Agent Rusney Castillo — After a showcase on Saturday at the University of Miami, the market for 27-year-old Cuban free agent Rusney Castillo is beginning to shape itself, with a contract likely coming in the next two weeks.
Discussion:
River Avenue Blues
Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Joe Torre regrets not thanking George Steinbrenner during Hall of Fame speech — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - After finishing a 28-minute speech at his Hall of Fame induction ceremony Sunday, Joe Torre turned to the assembled baseball legends and said, “I forgot George.” — As in Steinbrenner.
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HardballTalk
Fox Sports:
MLB trade deadline: All the latest news, notes & rumors — Which teams will buy and who will sell? — It's the big question surrounding one of the biggest weeks on the MLB calendar — the days leading up to Thursday's MLB non-waiver trade deadline. — In the box below …
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The Crawfish Boxes
Nick Cafardo / The Boston Globe:
Rays have big decisions as trade deadline nears — T minus four days to the non-waiver trade deadline. The engines are rip-roaring ready, showtime is between now and Thursday at 4 p.m. There are a number of big things and small things that could happen. But each day brings a new direction for some teams.
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Washington Post, Inside the 'Zona, Federal Baseball and MLB Trade Rumors
Peter Botte / NY Daily News:
Troy Tulowitzki watches Derek Jeter at Yankee Stadium, trade rumors follow — The Rockies shortstop, currently on the 15-day disabled list with a hip flexor strain, has hinted recently he wants out of Colorado and could potentially end up with the Yankees, who will look to replace the retiring Jeter next season.
Discussion:
Baseball Prospectus
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins may seek to bolster roster by Deadline — Upgrades to starting rotation, second base top club's wish list — HOUSTON — Considering how far the Marlins have come in a year, they are hoping to avoid taking any steps backward. — If things play out the way the organization hopes …
Discussion:
Fish Stripes
Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Angels not pressing to add starter at Deadline — After strengthening bullpen, GM Dipoto keeping tabs on pitching market — ANAHEIM — It looks like the Angels did their shopping early this year. — “We really like our team,” general manager Jerry Dipoto said Friday …
Discussion:
Baseball Prospectus and Halos Heaven
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Inside the Phillies: It's clear Howard doesn't fit Sandberg's mold — The two men sat in the Phillies dugout Friday afternoon and answered questions during separate sessions about the $125 million festering predicament. One protected his investment; the other stressed the overall betterment of the team.
Discussion:
The Good Phight and MLB Trade Rumors
