Archive for December 21st, 2006
Indians reach spring training agreement; White Sox, Dodgers next
The Cleveland Indians are moving back to Arizona for spring training.
The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority approved a funding plan with city officials Thursday outlining the details of financing for a spring training facility for the Indians in the west Phoenix suburb of Goodyear.
The team hopes to play there in the spring of 2009. The […]
Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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Sammy Sosa begins training for return to major leagues (AP)
Sammy Sosa began training Thursday in hopes of returning to the major leagues. “I feel like I did when I was a rookie,” Sosa told The Associated Press. “I have a lot of spirit and a desire to return. I think I can play three or four more years in the form I am now.” […]
Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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Indians reach spring training agreement
The Cleveland Indians are moving back to Arizona for spring training.
The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority approved a funding plan with city officials Tuesday outlining the details of financing for a spring training facility for the Indians in the west Phoenix suburb of Goodyear.
The team hopes to play there in the spring of 2009. The […]
Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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Indians reach spring training agreement; White Sox, Dodgers next (AP)
The Cleveland Indians are moving back to Arizona for spring training. The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority approved a funding plan with city officials Tuesday outlining the details of financing for a spring training facility for the Indians in the west Phoenix suburb of Goodyear. The team hopes to play there in the spring of […]
Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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Vero Beach mayor says Orioles now interested in Dodgertown
The Baltimore Orioles are thinking about moving their spring training operations into the historic Dodgertown facility, the mayor of Vero Beach said Thursday - though the team denied any upcoming move.
The Orioles have already paid a visit to the Treasure Coast city’s Dodgertown Sports & Conference Center, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have held spring […]
Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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Mayor: Orioles interested in Vero Beach
The Baltimore Orioles are thinking about moving their spring training operations into the historic Dodgertown facility, the mayor of Vero Beach said Thursday - though the team denied any upcoming move.
The Orioles have already paid a visit to the Treasure Coast city’s Dodgertown Sports & Conference Center, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have held spring […]
Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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Muser hired as rookie-level manager (AP)
Former big league manager Tony Muser was hired as skipper of the Padres’ rookie-level team in Peoria, Ariz., on Thursday. Muser was the Padres’ bench coach the last four seasons. His contract wasn’t renewed after it expired on Oct. 31. Muser managed the Kansas City Royals from July 9, 1997, through 2002.
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Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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Vero Beach mayor says Orioles now interested in Dodgertown (AP)
The Baltimore Orioles are thinking about moving their spring training operations into the historic Dodgertown facility, the mayor of Vero Beach said Thursday — though the team denied any upcoming move. The Orioles have already paid a visit to the Treasure Coast city’s Dodgertown Sports & Conference Center, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have held […]
Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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Durazo, Thompson agree to minor league deals with A’s (AP)
First baseman Erubiel Durazo and left-hander Derek Thompson agreed to minor league contracts with the Oakland Athletics on Thursday and will be invited to spring training. Durazo last played in the majors for Oakland in 2005, when he hit .237 with four homers and 16 RBIs in 41 games before being sidelined following ligament replacement […]
Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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Travis, former Washington Senators star, dies at 93 (AP)
Cecil Travis, a hard-hitting former farm boy whose career was interrupted by service in World War II, has died. Travis died Saturday at his home in Riverdale, Ga., just south of Atlanta, according to Carmichael-Hemperly Funeral Home. He was 93. Travis, a shortstop for the Washington Senators, batted .314 for his career and had an […]
Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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