The Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday
reportedly have traded outfielder Xavier Nady and lefthander Damaso
Marte to the New York Yankees for righthander Ross Ohlendorf and three
minor leaguers - outfielder Jose Tabata, righthander George Kontos and
lefthander Phil Coke.
Nady was removed from Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres in the
second inning for undisclosed reasons and was replaced in left field by
Jason Michaels.
The deal reportedly is pending medical reports on all the players
involved.
Ramirez out of lineup
against Yankees, Ortiz back
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The Red Sox got David Ortiz
back, but were without slugger Manny Ramirez when they opened a
three-game series Friday night against the New York Yankees.
Martinez to remain at home
after funeral
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New York Mets pitcher Pedro
Martinez said Friday that he will remain in the Dominican
Republic for a couple more days after the death of his father.
Marlins edge Cubs
- With the Chicago Cubs at the top of the NL Central, the
Wrigley Field faithful have been some of the loudest fans in
baseball. Jeremy Hermida managed to quiet them with one swing of
the bat.
White Sox put All-Star
Crede on DL and cut Loaiza
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The Chicago White Sox put
third baseman Joe Crede on the disabled list, replaced him with
minor leaguer Josh Fields and released pitcher Esteban Loaiza on
Friday.
Minnesota Twins’ Gomez
hurt making catch
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Minnesota Twins center
fielder Carlos Gomez was immobilized and taken from the field on
a cart after crashing into the padded wall while making a
spectacular catch in the first inning of Friday night’s game
against the Cleveland Indians.
Carmona set to return to
Indians
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Fausto Carmona is on the verge of his
comeback, and Indians manager Eric Wedge can’t wait to see the
right-hander on the mound.
