Archive for February, 2007
Rockies 12, White Sox 4 (AP)
Colorado’s Aaron Cook pitched well, Chicago’s Mark Buehrle and Jon Garland did not and Bobby Jenks left after three batters because of shoulder tightness. It was an eventful spring training opener for the Rockies and White Sox. Bidding to become the Rockies’ No. 1 starter, Cook allowed one hit in two scoreless innings Wednesday, and […]
Posted: February 28th, 2007.
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Rockies’ best competition is at shortstop (AP)
Clint Barmes is out to make sure Troy Tulowitzki’s sensational September was a glimpse of the future and not the present. Tulowitzki skipped Triple-A altogether and reached the majors last fall just 15 months after the Colorado Rockies made him the seventh overall pick in the 2005 amateur draft out of Long Beach State.
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Posted: February 28th, 2007.
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Tigers 5 (AP)
New York Mets pitcher Oliver Perez hit a Sports Illustrated photographer on a leg with one of his warmup pitches. His control improved, his results did not. Perez walked only one batter in two innings, but gave up four runs and five hits as the New York Mets lost 5-4 to the Detroit Tigers in […]
Posted: February 28th, 2007.
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Cardinals 6 (AP)
For Adam Wainwright, spring training is off to a nice start. The World Series closer, bidding for a place in the St. Louis Cardinals’ rebuilt rotation, pitched three hitless innings Wednesday to help beat the Florida Marlins 6-3 in the exhibition opener for both teams. Wainwright, who earned the win, walked one and fell behind […]
Posted: February 28th, 2007.
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Jenks taken out with shoulder tightness (AP)
White Sox closer Bobby Jenks threw nine pitches Wednesday in Chicago’s opening spring training game before being taken out against Colorado because of tightness in his right shoulder. Jenks, who led the White Sox with 41 saves last year and was an instrumental part of Chicago’s late season run to the 2005 World Series, was […]
Posted: February 28th, 2007.
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Matthews doesn’t give specific response to report (AP)
Gary Matthews Jr. would not comment specifically on a report his name was listed as a customer of a steroid distribution network. “I haven’t read the story myself, and I don’t have all the information,” the Los Angeles Angels center fielder said when asked if he had used performance-enhancing substances.
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Posted: February 28th, 2007.
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Giants close to giving Cain 4-year deal (AP)
The San Francisco Giants and right-hander Matt Cain were close to agreement Wednesday on a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year. “It’s ongoing,” said Bobby Evans, the Giants’ director of player personnel. “It’s not finalized.” Several issues were still to be worked out. The 22-year-old Cain, coming off an impressive rookie season […]
Posted: February 28th, 2007.
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Dodgers 1 year away from leaving longtime spring training headquarters (AP)
Tom Lasorda remembers the early days in Dodgertown, when as a wide-eyed youngster he’d sit next to such established stars as Pee Wee Reese, Jackie Robinson and Gil Hodges in the dining hall. Lasorda was a 21-year-old pitcher when he came to Dodgertown for the first time in 1949 — a year after local businessman […]
Posted: February 28th, 2007.
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White Sox RHP Jenks leaves outing with apparent shoulder injury (PA SportsTicker)
Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks left his appearance Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies after facing three batters.
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Posted: February 28th, 2007.
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Unknown Dodgers pitcher could be rock star (AP)
Matt White, a journeyman pitcher trying to make the Los Angeles Dodgers, could become baseball’s first billionaire player. It has nothing to do with his arm. He owns a rock quarry in western Massachusetts. White, who has appeared in seven big league games in nine professional seasons, paid $50,000 three years ago to buy 50 […]
Posted: February 28th, 2007.
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