Morning Dump

Unlike most pitchers, Lee views himself as a complete ballplayer, one who takes each at-bat seriously and is cognizant of the game’s every nuance. His antennae are always up.

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PHILADELPHIA — Most players say they don’t read the newspaper, don’t listen to talk radio and don’t follow trade rumors on the Internet.

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New York, NY — San Diego Padres center fielder Cameron Maybin and Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Justin Upton were named co-winners of the National League player of the week for the period ending July 24.

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