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1st-Quarter Managerial Grades for Red Sox's John Farrell

In spite of some difficult recent history, the Boston Red Sox have managed to establish themselves as surprise contenders early in the 2013 season. They currently sit just half a game outside of first place after sweeping the Minnesota Twins.

Week In Review: 5/12/13 - 5/18/13

• The Cubs signed first baseman Anthony Rizzo to a $41MM extension.


• Reid Ryan became president of the Astros after George Postolos stepped down.


• The Mets signed outfielder Rick Ankiel to a big-league deal.

East Notes: Braves, Brignac, Cabrera

After the team's loss of Eric O'Flaherty to injury, the Braves appear likely to trade for a lefty reliever before the trade deadline, writes David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter).

NL Central Notes: Hart, Choo, Arroyo, Cardinals

Brewers GM Doug Melvin indirectly shed some light on the philosophical differences which led to trading Brett Lawrie to the Blue Jays.

Blue Jays Claim Thad Weber

The Blue Jays have announced they have claimed right-hander Thad Weber off waivers from the Padres and assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo. To make room for Weber on the 40-man roster, the team transferred right-hander Sergio Santos to the 60-day disabled list.

Central Notes: Twins, Reynolds, Gomes, Choo

The Twins are piecing together a "promising future," and Miguel Sano, who is hitting .362/.457/.681 for Class A+ Fort Myers, is a key part of that, argues ESPN's Buster Olney writes (Insider-only). Byron Buxton, the No.

Postgame notes: “He’s very important to us”

Joe Girardi issued the above quote about David Phelps, who was strong throughout a career-long seven innings in today’s 7-2 win over the Blue Jays. Of course, it applies to Robinson Cano, too.

Cano, Phelps power Yankees to another win over the hapless Blue Jays

Robinson Cano hit two home runs and David Phelps was solid again as the Yankees beat the hapless Blue Jays, 7-2, in front of 45,577 at Yankee Stadium.

Game 43: Yankees vs. Blue Jays

YANKEES (26-16) Brett Gardner CF Robinson Cano 2B Vernon Wells LF Travis Hafner DH Lyle Overbay 1B Curtis Granderson RF Jayson Nix SS David Adams 3B Austin Romine C RHP David Phelps Phelps vs.

Blue Jays BLUE JAYS (17-25) Melky Cabrera LF Jose Bautista RF Edwin Encarnacion DH J.

Kuroda inspires Yankees, Detroit edge Rangers

(Reuters) - Japanese ace Hiroki Kuroda pulled out his best performance of the season as the New York Yankees cruised to a 5-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.