Minor Happenings, with Tony Lastoria: Wood-n’t you know it?

Minor Happenings, with Tony Lastoria: Wood-n’t you know it?
KERRY WOOD had a terrific August, September and postseason for the Yankees after being shipped to them by the Indians on July 31. AP
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BY ROB BURNS The Daily World MONTESANO — The first step toward the state cross country meet in Pasco was taken Tuesday, with Elma’s Todd Jackson and Montesano’s boys and girls teams leading the way in the Evergreen 1A. Jackson, on the heels of a tough workout on Monday, cruised to a 1-minute, 6-…
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Bedell playing big part in minor league stadium project

Bedell playing big part in minor league stadium project
WEST CHESTER — Howie Bedell was never known as a power hitter in his brief Major League baseball career. But he sure has hit his share of home runs since leaving the playing field.
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Cardinals exercise option on Pujols, Miller
Cardinals exercise million option on Pujols for 2011 season
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Cardinals exercise option on Pujols, Miller
The St. Louis Cardinals have exercised a million club option for 2011 with three-time NL MVP Albert Pujols.
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The Pougatch Perspective: The League Cup Has Gone From Minor Competition To Major Priority For Arsenal After Five …

The Pougatch Perspective: The League Cup Has Gone From Minor Competition To Major Priority For Arsenal After Five …
In his continuing series of weekly columns for Goal.com, BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Mark Pougatch praises Northampton Town as they underline the problems at Liverpool, looks ahead to Chelsea’s ‘first real test’ at Manchester City, and explains why Arsene Wenger is now desperate to win the League Cup this season.
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FOUR MISSING FOR ROVERS
Blackburn will be without the quartet of David Dunn, Keith Andrews, Vince Grella and Jason Roberts for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Blackpool.
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Minor league pitcher Gorgen goes to Arizona

Minor league pitcher Gorgen goes to Arizona
PHOENIX-The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired right-hander Matt Gorgen from Tampa Bay to complete the trade that sent reliever Chad Qualls to the Rays.
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White Sox Bring Up 3 Minor Leaguers

White Sox Bring Up 3 Minor Leaguers
The Chicago White Sox have recalled three minor leaguers on the first day teams can expand their rosters.
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White Sox win ends with Sale’s first save
When injuries hit the Chicago White Sox bullpen, manager Ozzie Guillen approached Chris Sale a week ago and posed this question:
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White Sox beat Indians 6-4 in Manny’s debut
Mark Duncan Chicago White Sox’s Paul Konerko, right, is greeted by Juan Pierre (1) after hitting a three-run home run off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Justin Germano in the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, in Cleveland.
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Van Persie suffers minor ankle injury

Van Persie suffers minor ankle injury
London, England (Sports Network) – Arsenal and Netherlands striker Robin van Persie is set to miss a few weeks because of an ankle injury, according to the Dutch football federation.
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Van Nistelrooy recalled for injured Van Persie
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk has called up veteran striker Ruud van Nistelrooy to replace the injured Robin van Persie in his squad for two European Championship qualifiers.
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Royals Minor League Report: Aug. 1

Royals Minor League Report: Aug. 1
Royals Minor League Report: Aug. 1
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Auburn slugger signs with Kansas City
Fletcher, an 18th round selection by Kansas City, signed over the weekend and has been assigned to Class A Burlington . He hit .357 with 22 home runs and 75 RBI in 61 games for Auburn this year, finishing with 49 career homes runs, good for third all-time at Auburn.
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Royals nip Orioles for third straight win
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) – Mitch Maier’s RBI single in the sixth inning was the eventual game-winning hit and Alex Gordon added a homer as Kansas City clipped Baltimore, 5-4, in the finale of a four-game series from Kauffman Stadium.
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Pistons’ top pick Greg Monroe has minor surgery on toe

Pistons’ top pick Greg Monroe has minor surgery on toe
Greg Monroe, the Pistons’ top draft pick and the No. 7 overall selection, had an outpatient surgical procedure done on a toe on his right foot. Monroe is expected to resume full basketball activities in 3-4 weeks.
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Dance Team ‘Automotion’ Auditions Today
Have you ever dreamed of being on The Detroit Piston dance team? Today is your chance to make those dreams come true and audition for “Automotion.”
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