Archive for February 25th, 2007
Thome looking for title (AP)
Jim Thome had an ace bandage wrapped around his midsection as he sat by his locker, but no, he’s not injured. His back’s fine. So are his wrist and hamstring. One year after re-establishing himself as a premier power hitter, Thome has a chance to reach 500 career home runs. And, he hopes, win a [...]
Posted: February 25th, 2007.
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Finley ready to show what he can do in Rockies camp (AP)
Steve Finley wanted to get into a spring training camp and the Colorado Rockies were happy to oblige him. The Rockies think Finley’s experience will be a valuable asset for their young team. If they get an everyday outfielder after signing him to a minor league contract Saturday, so be it. “I’m excited about him [...]
Posted: February 25th, 2007.
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Dodgers bullpen coach chooses loyalty (Yahoo! Sports)
VERO BEACH, Fla. – This is kind of refreshing. Dan Warthen, bullpen coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was…
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Posted: February 25th, 2007.
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Pirates’ batting champion still uncertain of position (AP)
The National League’s reigning batting champion doesn’t really know what position he’s going to play, and he doesn’t care much either. Freddy Sanchez is taking everything in stride just a few months after he hit .344 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Sanchez excelled at third base last season but has performed exclusively at second in the [...]
Posted: February 25th, 2007.
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Royals OF Sanders not dwelling on trade possibilities (AP)
As an aging outfielder on a team going with youth, Reggie Sanders knows the Kansas City Royals could trade him before spring training ends. “I don’t know if I expect it to happen,” Sanders said Sunday. “I can understand why that would be an issue. I have one year (left) under contract here. If I [...]
Posted: February 25th, 2007.
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Diamond in the rough (Yahoo! Sports)
MESA, Ariz. – Jeff Samardzija surprised many when he chose baseball over football. The Cubs are betting he made the right choice.
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Posted: February 25th, 2007.
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