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With Philadelphia's Aaron Rowand not available to acquire, the Rockies have looked internally to address the centerfield position that has had little offensive impact. While a trade is more likely, St. Louis' Jim Edmonds and Minnesota's Torii Hunter are expected to head the free-agent class at the position.
-- Denver Post

Florida owner Jeffrey Loria fired manager Joe Girardi on Sunday afternoon, but before the announcement could be made, Loria reconsidered and Girardi was retained.
-- Rocky Mountain News

Before the Cubs' 6-3 loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Dusty Baker hinted for the first time that even if he's asked to return, he's not sure he would say yes.
-- Chicago Tribune

At least twice during the past year, illegal bookmakers came out of the shadows and into the world of baseball to pressure Paul Lo Duca into paying gambling debts, several sources have told the Daily News.
-- New York Daily News

Whether Mark Prior will make his next start is up in the air, and the possibility of Prior being shut down for the rest of the season if he goes on the disabled list for a third time is something the Cubs may consider.
-- Chicago Tribune

Hitting coach Jeff Pentland met with Ichiro the past two days and talked to the Mariners star about his recent slump. Pentland recently watched tapes of Ichiro when he was hitting well, and during his recent at-bats. Pentland simply found that Ichiro was not balanced as he came through the ball, that he had been lunging at pitches.
-- Seattle Times

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