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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Back for seconds: Phillies in Fall Classic — Phils can become NL's first repeat champs since 1975-75 — PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Werth held a cigar in one hand and a beer in the other as he soaked in the champagne that had been poured on him and the atmosphere that had surrounded …
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Seth Livingstone / USA Today:
After early missteps, GM Colletti oversees revival of Dodgers — PHILADELPHIA — Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti, who was rewarded with a multiyear contract extension, takes pride in what his team accomplished in 2009 but knows the Philadelphia Phillies …
Mel Antonen / USA Today:
Rollins' belief in Phils' ability to win contagious — PHILADELPHIA — In the spring of 2007, Jimmy Rollins had played six full seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies without making a playoff appearance. — But that didn't stop him from being courageous.
Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Phillies beat Dodgers 10-4, return to World Series — PHILADELPHIA (AP) Ryan Howard and the defending champs are back in the World Series - proving last year was no fluke and looking even more dangerous this time around. — Jayson Werth homered twice, Shane Victorino and Pedro Feliz …
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Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees top list of contenders in race for coveted free agent Holliday … Outfielder Matt Holliday, probably the biggest free agent about to be on the market — John Lackey and Jason Bay are the only other in-their-prime stars — is said by a friend to love the idea of going to the Yankees.
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Maple Leafs / Toronto Star:
Griffin: Manny only interested in Manny — PHILADELPHIA— Dodgers manager Joe Torre, on his off-day between NLCS Games 4-5, showed his east coast New York/New Jersey roots, being spotted chillin' at Bruce Springsteen's final concert at the old Spectrum before it is demolished.
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Torre gets earful at Springsteen show — Phils fans have fun with LA manager at Tuesday concert — PHILADELPHIA — Backstage before his Tuesday night concert at the Spectrum, Bruce Springsteen was telling Joe Torre how his “Working on a Dream” tour won't end until after Thanksgiving, so he'll miss the World Series.
David Waldstein / New York Times:
Mattingly Has Preliminary Interview With Indians — PHILADELPHIA — Don Mattingly, the Dodgers' hitting coach, had a preliminary telephone interview with the Cleveland Indians for their vacant managerial position, and could meet with them after the Dodgers' season ends.
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Jorge Arangure Jr / MLB:
Coveted Aroldis Chapman to meet with teams in New York — Prized Cuban left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman will arrive in New York on Wednesday to begin a series of meetings with several general managers, Chapman's agent, Edwin Mejia, confirmed. — The 21-year-old will visit several cities …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:Sabathia and Lee Facing Possible Stadium Rematch
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Buster Olney / MLB:
Sources: San Diego Padres closer to hiring Jed Hoyer as GM — The San Diego Padres are moving closer toward hiring Jed Hoyer, an assistant general manager with the Boston Red Sox, as their next general manager, according to major league sources. — Hoyer, 35, has worked in Boston's front office under Theo Epstein.
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Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Acta undergoes second Astros interview — Meeting comes one day after presentation in Cleveland — HOUSTON — Former Nationals manager Manny Acta was in Houston on Wednesday and became the first managerial candidate to interview for a second time. — Acta, who was fired in July …
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Espn Com / MLB:
Steve Phillips, ESPN baseball analyst, takes leave of absence — ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips is taking a leave of absence. — The New York Post reported Wednesday that Phillips, formerly general manager of the Mets, was involved in a relationship with a female ESPN employee.
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Richard Deitsch / Sports Illustrated:
Fox adds Guillen to broadcast booth … Baseball fans, get ready for a bleeping interesting analyst. SI.com has learned that Ozzie Guillen, the colorful and occasionally profanity-laden manager of the White Sox, has been hired by Fox Sports to serve as a pre- and postgame analyst for the network's World Series coverage.
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies give O'Dowd new deal — The Rockies' road into the future will continued to be navigated by general manager Dan O'Dowd. — Today, the Rockies awarded O'Dowd a new contract. Terms have not yet been announced. He has been the GM since Sept. 20, 1999, meaning he's already …
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Philly.com:
Greasing poles in case of a Phillies victory — City workers have greased poles along South Broad Street in an effort to deter revellers from climbing them during any wild celebrations that might follow a possible Phillies victory tonight. — Street lights, signs, bus shelters and even trees …
Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
Wakefield surgery ‘successful’ — ANAHEIM, Calif. — While there's not a lot of news on Tim Wakefield's back surgery yet, a Red Sox spokesman said that the procedure was “successful” in an email. — The surgery, which was to address a herniated disk, occurred this morning at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Tim McClelland / ASAP Sports:
AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: ANGELS v YANKEES — THE MODERATOR: Tim, whatever you want to say. — TIM McCLELLAND: As far as the two calls that I had at third base. The first one with Swisher leaving too soon. In my heart I thought he left too soon. — On the play with Cano and Posada, I thought Cano was on the base.
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