Interesting stories from newspapers across North America:
- Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star writes that injured Jose Bautista and activated Brett Lawrie are soon to be teammates.
- Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes that the Tigers aim high and the Twins target the middle.
- Drew Sharp of the Detroit Free Press writes that Justin Verlander is average for once and the Tigers are hopeful Carlos Guillen can work out.
- Michael Sanserino of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that Don Kelly takes his position in baseball history.
- Jerome Solomon of the Houston Chronicle writes that Jeff Karstens has the Astros' number.
- Bill Livingston of the Cleveland Plain Dealer wonders if the Roger Clemens trial was just a good show.
- Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes that the Indians are not looking at Wily Mo Pena.
- Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times writes that even for this year's Dodgers, getting to the playoffs is not beyond belief.
- Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News writes that Carlos Beltran says he hears the trade rumors but says he's told Mets' management he wants to stay.
- Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post writes that Ubaldo Jimenez is miffed at trade rumors.
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