Archive for February 26th, 2007
Talkative second baseman loves the talent around him (AP)
Second baseman Orlando Hudson is the old man of the Arizona infield at 29. Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin said Hudson has become a leader, a role Hudson defers to teammate Tony Clark. But unlike Clark, Hudson is an everyday player and a two-time Gold Glove winner. Then there’s that always-talking, always-upbeat personality.
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Posted: February 26th, 2007.
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Laird finally has the starting job and a clear direction with Rangers (AP)
Gerald Laird finally came to spring training with the Texas Rangers knowing he was their starting catcher — three years after he initially won the job as a rookie. Laird also arrived this time with a clear direction from new manager Ron Washington. An impressive spring in 2004 earned Laird the starting spot, and he [...]
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Prior to start spring training game Monday against Seattle (AP)
Oft-injured Chicago Cubs pitcher Mark Prior was pushed up to start next Monday in a spring training game against the Seattle Mariners. After the team worked out Monday, Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Prior will pitch in Chicago’s fifth exhibition game. Only 24 hours earlier, Piniella said the right-hander would not make an appearance until [...]
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Fehr says union will advise players on Mitchell probe if asked (AP)
The players’ association will offer advice but said it’s the choice of each individual whether to cooperate with former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell’s investigation into steroids use. “We haven’t made any comment about the Mitchell investigation specifically,” union head Donald Fehr said Monday.
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Bagwell adjusts to life beyond playing days (AP)
Jeff Bagwell walked into the Houston Astros clubhouse on Monday as if he’d never been gone, hugging former teammates and catching up. But after a few minutes, Bagwell was off to the coaches’ locker room around the corner to begin his new life — the one that follows one of the greatest playing careers in [...]
Posted: February 26th, 2007.
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Rift is over (AP)
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and third baseman Scott Rolen are talking again, and both agree the rift that began during the 2006 postseason is over. The two shook hands last week outside La Russa’s office at the St. Louis Cardinals’ spring training complex. The two had not spoken since the disagreement began.
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Pirates’ new owner address players about accountability (AP)
Bob Nutting made sure his Pittsburgh Pirates’ players heard firsthand how much he wants to win. “We wanted to make sure they knew our commitment to winning, how important that is to me and the fans. That was the primary message,” the Pirates’ new controlling owner said after addressing players Monday.
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Choo Freeman - #21 - Center Field - 6′2″ - 200lbs
The prospects-by-team lists conclude this week with the NL West. …[more]
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Garciaparra healthy (AP)
Nomar Garciaparra couldn’t help but smile when asked about the apparent power shortage in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup. The question was reasonable, since the Dodgers ranked next-to-last in the NL with 153 homers last season and didn’t add the big bat they were seeking over the winter. “How did we finish in run production?” [...]
Posted: February 26th, 2007.
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Sox see Masset in the pen (Yahoo! Sports)
While the final decision hasn’t been made about hard-throwing right-hander Nick Masset, Chicago White Sox…
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Posted: February 26th, 2007.
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