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In news that nobody wanted to hear, Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch indicated on Thursday that “there’s an increasing chance that Brandon Webb will start the season on the disabled list,” according to the Associated Press. Webb “has not thrown a bullpen session for a week after saying he felt ’stagnant’ and was not making the progress he expected.”

Our View: Webb’s fantasy stock has steadily fallen to this spring, to the point where now he can only reasonably be called a late-round flier. He should not go undrafted, but you cannot be building a staff around him.

msnbc.com
Chances growing that Webb will start season on DL
msnbc.com
Arizona manager AJ Hinch says there's an increasing chance that Brandon Webb will start the season on the disabled list. Webb reached what Hinch called a …
Brandon Webb: Webb to open season on disabled list?Rotoworld.com
Hinch says Webb decision coming soonFS Arizona
Time running out for WebbAZ Central.com (blog)

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Overall value for New York Mets' Jose Reyes takes a hit, but not at shortstop
ESPN (blog)
For example, you can have Arizona Diamondbacks question mark Brandon Webb, I'll surely pass. However, when it came to New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes and …

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Examiner.com
Around the NL West to check out the Rockies competition
Examiner.com
Conflicting reports on Brandon Webb: There were reports that Webb will start the season on the DL and then there are reports of him playing catch and …

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Navarro left Thursday’s game after being hit in the left hand with an errant pickoff attempt.

Joe Lemire>INSIDE BASEBALL
SI.com
In other words, the Rays are trusting talents like BJ Upton, Pat Burrell and Dioner Navarro to bounce back from admittedly down seasons. …
The Tampa Bay Rays: Trying To Prove Money Isn't EverythingBleacher Report

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Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
Longoria plates two, Joyce scores twice
MLB.com
Dioner Navarro added a pair of hits and drove in a run. Tim Beckham, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, singled in a run. …
Recap: Baltimore vs. Tampa BayMiamiHerald.com
Rays rock Orioles for sixth straight winSarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)

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Don't expect Dodgers to trade for catching help
Los Angeles Times (blog)
He was a backup to Dioner Navarro in 2005. Bako is good behind the plate but doesn't bring much offensively, which sounds a lot like AJ Ellis, …

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Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity until his thyroid levels normalize.

New York Times
Jose Reyes out indefinitely with hyperthyroid
USA Today
Mets shortstop Jose reyes needs to "to rest, refrain from athletic activity and make changes in his diet," following a diagnosis of hyperthyroid, …
Reyes has elevated thyroid, tests confirmMLB.com
Reyes "hyperthyroid" and will play again when levels go downNewsday (subscription)
Reyes to rest after additional tests on thyroidSports Network
msnbc.com -New York Daily News -NBC New York
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Nomar's Exit Stirs Old Emotions in Boston
Wall Street Journal (blog)
One reason was Jose Reyes's season-ending injury in May. Reyes is the talk of the Mets' camp because of what the team calls an overactive thyroid. …

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The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
Baseball Capsules: Hunter says black Latino players are 'impostors'
Brownsville Herald
Other baseball players, including Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran of the Mets, have been contacted by federal investigators regarding Galea. …
Lackey, Reyes, Niese, Takahashi and the Red SoxNewsday (subscription)

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MikeFrancesaNY says:
Da heck is going on with Reyes. Omah and da Mets ahr just lawst! Everyone can take medicine foah dis but Jose Reyes. What ahr youah hidin?

fuckthemets says:
Jose Reyes out 2-8 weeks? Ouch.

NYSM says:
MLB – Agent of Jose Reyes says that the Mets SS will miss 2-8 weeks to allow thyroid levels to normalize

chrisneetch says:
Jose Reyes + Mets = Rick DiPietro + Islanders – worst contract ever

jasilva26 says:
@Enrique_Rojas1 Enrique el problema de hipertiroidismo de Jose Reyes es mas delicado de lo pensado? Le aconsejan descanso total entre otras

smoore119 says:
Kind of happy I waited in the two fantasy drafts I did on Jose Reyes. #dltrip

Rotoinfo_MLB says:
New York Mets : Jose Reyes-SS : In a surprise development to the Mets and Jose …. http://bit.ly/aNlWes

Deportes_809 says:
New blog post: José Reyes está molesto con informe Mets http://www.deportes809.com/2010/03/jose-reyes-esta-molesto-con-informe-mets.html

LennyC314 says:
Jose Reyes will NOT be in the Opening Day starting lineup…terrible.

AVZENSports says:
Jose Reyes to miss two weeks to two months. YIKES for Mets fans http://bit.ly/9Y8THJ

nyjetsfan13 says:
RT @LoudMouths: Jose Reyes to rest for at least 2 weeks. More details coming up at 1 on SNY during telecast of #Mets vs Red Sox. #Reyes

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The Mets play the Braves today at 1 pm in Disney World.Here is today’s starting lineup:OF Jason Pride2B Ruben Tejada1B Daniel Murphy3B Mike HessmanDH Chris CarterC Omir SantosOF Kirk NieuwenhuisOF Jolbert CabreraSS Russ Adams…i actually wish this game was being televised… i’d like to see nieuwenhuis, pridie and tejada in action, not to mention hessman [...]

NY Mets outfielder Chris Carter continues hot spring with another home run
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
His actual name is Chris Carter. He came to the Mets as part of the Billy Wagner deal in August. He played some outfield and hit 16 home runs for the …
Carter C's-ing day at Mets campMLB.com

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Mets notes: Mejia impressive
NorthJersey.com
Chris Carter, likely battling Mike Jacobs and Frank Catalanotto for the final roster spot, hit his third home run of the spring in the first inning. …
Mets' Mejia emerges as set-up candidateThe Journal News | LoHud.com

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Aung San Suu Kyi must be allowed in elections
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
… leader Aung San Suu Kyi from participating in Burma's upcoming elections has been condemned by Labour's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Chris Carter. …

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NYMiracleMets says:
#mets Note: Chris Carter and the Bench: Yesterday, in a loss to the Braves at Disney World, Mets 1B Chr… http://bit.ly/bLoi8h
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themetsblog says:
Note: Chris Carter and the Bench: Yesterday, in a loss to the Braves at Disney World, Mets 1B Chris Carter hit a … http://bit.ly/9P8KWF

AK013 says:
@JoeandEvan I think he can beat jacobs out. He can play OF. Jacobs we already know what he is. Carter can be like chris duncan was in 07

metsff says:
Note: Chris Carter and the Bench http://bit.ly/deZteC #ny #mets

metsfanmurph says:
Just looking at Chris Carter's minor league stats. He has consistently been a .300 hitter with power. They need to give him a look.

AK013 says:
@JoeandEvan i think chris carter will wind up being that lefty power bat off the bench. i can see jacobs being cut. what u think?

michaelgbaron says:
MetsPhotos.com – Note: Chris Carter Impressing http://bit.ly/aoobF2

MLB_AL_News says:
Chris Carter / Carter previously was known for being acquired for Billy http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Chris_Carter/826518 #MLB

fan2cysports says:
Chris Carter / Carter previously was known for being acquired for Billy Wagner. But after Carter homered for the… http://bit.ly/9FdoEG

bobsblitz says:
NY Mets outfielder Chris Carter continues hot spring with another home run – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com: NY Mets http://url4.eu/1kTse

Ledger_NYMets says:
NY Mets outfielder Chris Carter continues hot spring with another home run http://bit.ly/9Yzp4t

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals SS Brendan Ryan (wrist, toenail) was listed as available to pinch run on the lineup card Thursday, March 11. However, he was scratched off the lineup card after having an ingrown toenail removed. He could pinch run this weekend.

Ryan eyeing spring debut on March 20
StlCardinals.com
Brendan Ryan has a target date for his 2010 Grapefruit League debut, and it's sooner than previously expected. …
Ryan: Return Plan DefinedThe Cardinal Nation (subscription)
SMU Baseball Preview: Cardinals, Ryan set MIAC tourney as goalWinona Daily News

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Washington Post
Cardinals lineup 3.11: B-Ryan listed, Craig starts again
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (blog)
Shortstop Brendan Ryan has been told to have his cleats at today's game. Manager Tony La Russa said recently that he could see Ryan getting into games late …
Stiff back sidelines PujolsSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
Breaking down baseball: St. Louis CardinalsUW Badger Herald (blog)
Back Against ItBleacher Report
Belleville News Democrat -Gaea Times (blog)
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Cards' Ryan appears ahead of schedule
MLB.com
Brendan Ryan's timetable may be accelerated somewhat following a successful workout on Monday. The Cardinals' shortstop is recuperating from February right …

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andyunnerstall says:
Only in baseball: Brendan Ryan won't be available to pinch run today because of and ingrown toenail. For real.

BaseballGuys says:
#stlcards Brendan Ryan had ingrown toenail removed, will likely keep him out of the lineup until the weekend. — http://ow.ly/1h44G

FantasySP says:
Brendan Ryan / Cardinals | Ryan update http://bit.ly/OKNZv #MLB #STL

CAABL says:
Update: Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan (wrist) has now been declared unavailable for Thursday after having an ingrown toenail removed.

CAABL says:
Brendan Ryan (wrist) could make an appearance for the Cardinals on Thursday, but it could only be as a pinch runner or defensive replacement

RotoTimes says:
Brendan Ryan scratched http://bit.ly/cKR5dg

ryangaydos says:
Brendan Ryan to Make Debut March 20: http://wp.me/pQiRa-2N

FantasySP_MLB says:
Brendan Ryan / Cardinals | Ryan update http://bit.ly/OKNZv #MLB #STL

fan2cysports says:
Brendan Ryan / Cardinals | Ryan update: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals S… http://bit.ly/aHBex7

justmlb says:
RT @nfs_mlb Brendan Ryan scratched http://bit.ly/dkr5KF
needforsports.com

onlymlb says:
RT @nfs_mlb Brendan Ryan scratched http://bit.ly/dkr5KF
needforsports.com

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The New York Post’s Mike Puma reports New York Mets SS Jose Reyes‘ (thyroid) agent Peter Greenberg said the team made Reyes’ injury sound worse than it really is. Reyes has elevated thyroid levels, which a source indicated that could have been caused by Reyes’ diet. The team is awaiting results of an additional test and didn’t want Reyes to speak about the matter. However, Reyes told ESPN Deportes that he’s fine, and the team was angered by that.

New York Post
Jose Reyes' thyroid denial just latest example of contradiction within New …
New York Daily News
Jose Reyes goes head-to-head with Mets brass after denying any thyroid problems Wednesday. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Sometimes it seems the harder the Mets …
Reyes' agent says Mets overplayed thyroidmsnbc.com
Jose Reyes' thyroid problem? With the Mets it's always somethingSI.com
Mets Reiterate That Reyes Has Elevated Thyroid LevelsNew York Times
Newsday (subscription) -The Star-Ledger – NJ.com -USA Today
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Death threat against Juárez mayor spurs security increase
El Paso Times
Jose Reyes Ferriz, the mayor of Ciudad Juarez, spoke to a crowd of about 500 people who packed into a room at the Cibeles …
Juárez officer slain; mayor gets threat: '2 weeks left to live' (4:44 am)Las Cruces Sun-News

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Engineer Designing New-Generation Nuclear Reactor, Recalls Three Mile Island
Product Design & Development
(AP) — Jose Reyes Jr. was working at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 1979 when the nuclear core in a reactor at Three Mile Island partially melted down …

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fan2cysports says:
Jose Reyes / Mets | Reyes' agent said team overdramatized injury: The New York Post's Mike Puma reports New York … http://bit.ly/aogcO1

footejb says:
@MLBastian r u hearing anything about Jose Reyes that we are not? Could the Mets also be looking longterm for a SS?

JoseReyes_News says:
Jose Reyes' agent Peter Greenberg says the Mets made his client's thyroid condition "look worse http://bit.ly/9Zo0MU #MLB

MLB_AL_News says:
Jose Reyes / Two people familiar with Reyes' situation said Wednesday that the elevated thyroid levels, http://bit.ly/cBwURE #MLB

Holdenradio says:
Mets SS Jose Reyes has heart issues. He's done for spring training.

fan2cysports says:
Jose Reyes / Two people familiar with Reyes' situation said Wednesday that the elevated thyroid levels, which we… http://bit.ly/a1OrIz

REPORTEROSAM says:
Fuga de agua en Pozo del Acueducto Reyes-Ecatepec ubicado en Argentina y Paraguay Col. San José Ixhuatepec, Tlalnepantla.

FantasySP_MLB says:
Jose Reyes / Two people familiar with Reyes' situation said Wednesday that the elevated thyroid levels, http://bit.ly/dVvUT #MLB #NYM

designatedsittr says:
Jose Reyes, Modern Day Rabbit Maranville: http://bit.ly/c10KxM

JonBorowski says:
Some freaking moron just offered me Joey Votto/Robinson Cano/Michael Young/Brian McCann for MY Joe Mauer/Ryan Zimmerman/Jose Reyes/Vazquez

Samstone23 says:
Jose Reyes' thyroid denial just latest example of contradiction within New … http://bit.ly/dd1Esh

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Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft, left Wednesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of the second inning after being hit on the right hand by the barrel of a shattered bat.

Rays top pick David Price injured by shattered bat
Bleacher Report
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Tampa Tribune
Price exits after scare with bat shard
MLB.com
Rays left-hander David Price left Tuesday's game against the Red Sox with no outs in the second inning after getting struck on his glove hand with a broken …
Rays top pick David Price injured by shattered batThe Associated Press
Price's hand injury not seriousmsnbc.com
Price leaves Rays game after being struck by broken batTampa Tribune
Circling the Bases (blog)
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Joe Lemire>INSIDE BASEBALL
SI.com
Jeff Niemann, David Price and Wade Davis — two former first-round picks and a third — are the other starters. Niemann threw 180 2/3 innings last year; …
The Tampa Bay Rays: Trying To Prove Money Isn't EverythingBleacher Report

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SportsGamesNews says:
Rays top pick David Price injured by shattered bat (AP): AP – Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No… http://goo.gl/fb/aLEU

redroosterNASH says:
Songwriter Night tonight @redroosterNASH @7pm hosted by Michael David and sponsored by Harlow Salon.$2 Domestics, $3 Wells,1/2 price pizza.

JDSussman says:
RT @IanMBrowne: JLester upset that maple bats are used, a belief reinforced with David Price getting drilled by splinters on right hand.

eWikiSports says:
Rays LHP Price injured by shattered bat (AP): Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overa… http://tinyurl.com/yelv99e

eWikiSports says:
Rays LHP Price injured by shattered bat (AP): Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overa… http://tinyurl.com/yzobcxy

MLB_Monster says:
Rays LHP Price injured by shattered bat (AP): Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pi… http://bit.ly/bT4biQ

palacetickets says:
Rays LHP Price injured by shattered bat (AP): Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pi… http://bit.ly/9KCWpP

tomsoul1234 says:
Rays LHP Price injured by shattered bat (AP): Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pi… http://bit.ly/9KCWpP

crazyjizz says:
Rays LHP Price injured by shattered bat (AP): Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pi… http://bit.ly/9KCWpP

dianetufts says:
RT @IanMBrowne: Jon Lester upset that maple bats are still allowed, a belief reinforced with David Price getting drilled by splinters on right hand.

sportsworldwide says:
Rays Top Pick David Price Injured by Shattered Bat: FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander D… http://nyti.ms/9N2CeN

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Albert Pujols (back) is hoping to return to action Friday or Saturday. Pujols has been left out of the Cardinals’ spring lineups since Monday and was scratched at the last minute this afternoon

Pujols, Holliday scratched from Cardinals' lineup
Circling the Bases (blog)
After sitting out two games with back soreness Albert Pujols was slated to return to the lineup this afternoon, but instead he was a late scratch. …

Pujols, Holliday scratched
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (blog)
_ Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols and left fielder Matt Holliday both have been late scratches from the Cardinals' lineup today for their game against …
Game report: Cardinals fall to 1-5 with loss to MinnesotaSt. Louis Globe-Democrat

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al.com (blog)
Fact or fiction: Jason Heyward vs. Stephen Strasburg vs. the National League
USA Today
(Albert) Pujols was the other guy I saw who was like that." In an earlier game, veteran Roy Oswalt decided to snap off a nasty inside curve against Heyward …
Heyward adds to legend with first homerMLB.com
The Hype About Heyward: A Legend in The Making?Bleacher Report
It's a Boy!!!Talking Chop
The Cardboard Connection -The Associated Press -Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
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Brad Lidge (knee, elbow) said Wednesday morning that he is hoping to pitch in a spring game on March 15. It might be a minor league or "B" game, but, either way, it will represent a major step in his recovery from offseason surgeries on both his right elbow and right knee

Brad Lidge eyeing March 15 spring debut
msnbc.com
Brad Lidge (knee, elbow) said Wednesday morning that he is hoping to pitch in a spring game on March 15. It might be a minor league or "B" game, but, …

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Early arrival for Halladay
Cherry Hill Courier Post
Closer Brad Lidge, who is returning from right elbow surgery in November and right knee surgery in January, will throw 15 to 20 pitches of live batting …

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USA Today
Lidge showing progress; slow going for Romero
Delaware County Daily Times
… the makeup of the bullpen the Phillies bring up north is still in question due to the respective health issues of relievers Brad Lidge and JC Romero. …
Moyer, the front-runner, faces Toronto today | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/10/2010Philadelphia Inquirer
Phillies Notebook: Both Moyer and Kendrick could break camp with Phillies …Philadelphia Daily News
Dubee Says Romero a 'Long Shot' For Opening DayComcast SportsNet Philadelphia
myCentralJersy.com -phillyBurbs.com -The News Journal
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Rotoinfo_MLB says:
Philadelphia Phillies : Brad Lidge-RP : Brad Lidge, who threw 21 pitches to two …. http://bit.ly/cK2Kwn

MLB_AL_News says:
Brad Lidge / Brad Lidge (knee) threw a successful http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Brad_Lidge/824894 #MLB

MLB_AL_News says:
Brad Lidge / Lidge throws 21 pitches during batting practice session http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Brad_Lidge/824904 #MLB

MLB_AL_News says:
Brad Lidge / Brad Lidge (knee, elbow) said Wednesday http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Brad_Lidge/824944 #MLB

ThePhillyPhans says:
#Phillies: Brad Lidge (knee, elbow) said Wednesday morning that he is hoping to pitch in a spring game on March 15. http://bit.ly/bxhoKf

BaseballGuys says:
RT @ScottLauber: Assuming no setbacks in his next live BP, Brad Lidge says he may pitch in a game on the 15th. Might be a minor-league or B game. #phillies

Phillies__News says:
Brad Lidge / Phillies | Lidge throws BP http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Brad_Lidge/824879 #MLB #PHI

Phillies__News says:
Brad Lidge / Lidge throws 21 pitches during batting practice session http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Brad_Lidge/824904 #MLB #PHI

Phillies__News says:
Brad Lidge / Brad Lidge (knee, elbow) said Wednesday morning that he is hoping to pitch in a spring game http://bit.ly/d01fuM #MLB #PHI

fantasy_mlb says:
Brad Lidge (knee, elbow) said Wednesday morning that he is hoping to pitch in a spring game on March 15.

BaseballGuys says:
RT @ScottLauber: Brad Lidge threw 21 pitches to Wilson Valdez and Chris Duffy. We'll hear from him in a bit #phillies

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Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com hears from multiple sources that Nomar Garciaparra will announce his retirement Wednesday morning. The Red Sox have a press conference scheduled for 10:30am EST, so we’ll find out the truth shortly

Report: Nomar set to announce his retirement
msnbc.com
Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com hears from multiple sources that Nomar Garciaparra will announce his retirement Wednesday morning. …

Oldest person in US was born in Canada
National Post
The Red Sox won that day, paced by excellent pitching from Pedro Martinez and a home run by Nomar Garciaparra, Mary Josephine's favourite player. …

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Pirates SS Cedeno wants to stop the sulking
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
A decade ago, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Miguel Tejada and Nomar Garciaparra showed that shortstops also can be sluggers. Though he was never projected to …

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jjdulak says:
I would like to thank Nomar Garciaparra for all his hardwork and dedication to the Red Sox. You'll always be our #5. Good luck, Nomah

RLC3rob says:
Bout time. Gonna miss him, though. RT @mlbtraderumors: Nomar Garciaparra To Announce Retirement http://bit.ly/8XbTXQ #mlb

JoseGreHer says:
RT @mlbtraderumors: Nomar Garciaparra To Announce Retirement http://bit.ly/8XbTXQ #mlb

MarkMacLaughlin says:
Class move by #RedSox I hope they offer him a job…RT @mlbtraderumors: Nomar Garciaparra To Announce Retirement http://bit.ly/8XbTXQ #mlb

richardcmcguire says:
one day contract so he can retire a #RedSox ? RT @mlbtraderumors: Nomar Garciaparra To Announce Retirement http://bit.ly/8XbTXQ #mlb

br1mcg says:
RT @mlbtraderumors: Nomar Garciaparra To Announce Retirement http://bit.ly/8XbTXQ #mlb #redsox

JHickey3 says:
Red Sox havfe 10:30 a.m. (EST) press conference in Fort Myers, Fla. Nomar Garciaparra may be announcing retirement

Rotoinfo_MLB says:
Boston Red Sox : Nomar Garciaparra-SS : Nomar Garciaparra will announce his reti…. http://bit.ly/9uj3Ig

Dustin_Mattison says:
RT @Rotoworld_BB: N. Garciaparra -DH-OAK: Report: Nomar set to announce his retirement http://tinyurl.com/csumgm

jtakai says:
RT @mlbtraderumors: Nomar Garciaparra To Announce Retirement http://bit.ly/8XbTXQ #mlb

br1mcg says:
RT @mlbtraderumors: Nomar Garciaparra To Announce Retirement http://bit.ly/8XbTXQ #mlb

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