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        Adam Wainwright told 1380 KSLG in St. Louis Wednesday that he believes Matt Holliday will return to St. Louis for the 2010 season and beyond.

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        Brady Quinn has officially been named the starter for Monday's game against the Ravens.

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        Jason Varitek has until midnight Wednesday to decide whether he wants to exercise his $3 million player option for 2010.

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        Eric Gordon is expected to miss at least six more games with his groin injury.

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        Billy Wagner's agent, Bean Stringfellow, said Tuesday that his client hasn't ruled out accepting an offer of arbitration from the Red Sox.

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