Archive for March 22nd, 2007
Biggio angry over cancer kids pin flap (AP)
Craig Biggio was angry at the commissioner’s office Thursday night after he was told to stop wearing a pin on his cap that bears the logo of a foundation that helps children with cancer. The Houston Astros star said he has worn the bright yellow, sun-shaped pin, featuring the logo for the Sunshine Kids foundation, […]
Posted: March 22nd, 2007.
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Going back to ‘pen a gamble for Papelbon
Jon Papelbon was stellar as a closer last year. But then injury set in and ended his season. Ken Rosenthal says the Red Sox need to tread carefully after placing the would-be starter back in the finisher’s role.
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Posted: March 22nd, 2007.
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Devil Rays 6, Twins 5, 10 innings
Dioner Navarro is playing with a bad hamstring for the second consecutive year. This time, Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon isn’t taking any chances.
Navarro tweaked his left hamstring last week so Maddon is limiting his innings as he works his way back into the lineup - much like a manager keeps his pitchers […]
Posted: March 22nd, 2007.
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Papelbon switching back to closer; Furcal, Mauer, Figgins injured (AP)
Jonathan Papelbon should be able to sleep again now that he’s going back to closing games for the Red Sox. Rafael Furcal, Joe Mauer and Chone Figgins were also relieved Thursday because their injuries did not appear serious. Papelbon is heading back to Boston’s bullpen to fill a major void. But he said the […]
Posted: March 22nd, 2007.
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Tigers 5, Indians 4
Jeremy Bonderman allowed two runs in five innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 5-4 on Thursday night.
Bonderman, who won 14 games for the Tigers last season, yielded four hits, struck out four and walked three.
Curtis Granderson hit two sacrifice flies, including the winner in the ninth, and Carlos Guillen hit an […]
Posted: March 22nd, 2007.
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Tigers 5, Indians 4 (AP)
Jeremy Bonderman allowed two runs in five innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 5-4 on Thursday night. Bonderman, who won 14 games for the Tigers last season, yielded four hits, struck out four and walked three. Curtis Granderson hit two sacrifice flies, including the winner in the ninth, and Carlos Guillen […]
Posted: March 22nd, 2007.
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Angels 3B Figgins fractures finger (PA SportsTicker)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim third baseman Chone Figgins fractured the middle finger on his right hand Wednesday during a Cactus League game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Posted: March 22nd, 2007.
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RC Q&A with Dayton Moore: Part II
In Part II of our interview with Dayton Moore, we spoke about some of the changes that have taken place at the minor league level, such as the switch to Wilmington and the addition of a seventh minor league affiliate. Additionally, we asked Moore about the future of Justin Huber, the safety of Angel […]
Posted: March 22nd, 2007.
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Figgins sidelined with fractured finger (AP)
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Chone Figgins will be sidelined indefinitely after fracturing the middle finger on his throwing hand. He still hopes to be ready by opening day. Figgins was injured during the Angels’ 8-3 victory over Arizona on Wednesday. He will be examined Friday by hand specialist Dr.
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Posted: March 22nd, 2007.
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Angels OF Figgins fractures finger (PA SportsTicker)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim third baseman Chone Figgins fractured the middle finger on his right hand Wednesday during a Cactus League game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Posted: March 22nd, 2007.
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