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| Phillies sign free-agent David Bell |
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11/24/2002 |
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| ve talked to Jim and I know he has a tough decision," Bell said in reference to Thome's decision whether to sign with the Phillies or remain with the Cleveland Indians, the only organization for which he has played. "Now that I am a Phillie, I really hope he can be a part of our team," added Bell. It is strongly believed Glavine will return to the Atlanta Braves, who recently acquired fellow southpaw Mike Hampton. The New York Mets also offered Glavine a deal reported to be similar to the Phillies' proposal. |
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| Glavine visits Mets |
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11/21/2002 |
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| d Mets' senior vice president and general manager Steve Phillips. "We're hoping adding a pitcher like him (Glavine) will take us over the hump." Glavine, an ace left-hander and two-time NL Cy Young award winner, has spent his 16-year career with the Atlanta Braves and is considering a reported three-year, $31-million offer from the Mets. The 36-year-old Glavine finished the 2002 campaign with an 18-12 mark and a 2.96 earned run average. He owns a lifetime record of 242-143 with a 3.37 ERA and 2,054 strikeouts |
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| Braves introduce Hampton |
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11/20/2002 |
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| Atlanta, GA (MySportsbook) - The Atlanta Braves introduced starting pitcher Mike Hampton at an afternoon press conference on Wednesday. Hampton officially became a Brave on Monday after MLB approved what turned out to be a three-team trade. The Braves acquired Hampton and minor league pitcher Ryan Baker in exchange for pitcher Tim Spooneybarger from the Florida Marlins. Hampton was traded to Florida from Colorado last week. The deal was agreed to on Saturday, but the clubs waited for commissioner Bud Selig |
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| Rockies acquire Charles Johnson from Marlins |
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11/18/2002 |
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| he Rockies also got outfielder Preston Wilson, pitcher Vic Darensbourg and infielder Pablo Ozuna from the Marlins. The Rockies sent pitcher Mike Hampton, outfielder Juan Pierre and cash considerations to the Marlins. Hampton was in turn dealt to the Atlanta Braves. The Braves got Hampton and minor league pitcher Ryan Baker in exchange for pitcher Tim Spooneybarger. The trade between the Rockies and Marlins is contingent on all players passing physicals. Johnson, a Florida native, initially declined to waive h |
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| Hampton officially becomes a Brave |
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11/18/2002 |
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| Atlanta, GA (MySportsbook) - The trade between the Florida Marlins and Atlanta Braves involving pitcher Mike Hampton has been made official. The Braves got Hampton and minor league pitcher Ryan Baker in exchange for pitcher Tim Spooneybarger. The deal was agreed to on Saturday, but the clubs waited for commissioner Bud Selig's approval before making the official announcement. The Braves will only be paying $35.5 million of the $85.5 million still owed to Hampton. The Rockies and Marlins will pick up the re |
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| Bidding war for Tom Glavine |
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11/15/2002 |
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| courting the lefthander. The Mets have offered a three-year deal worth about $31 million, while the Phillies have an offer of worth between $27 million and $30 million. Glavine, an eight-time All-Star selection, is also being offered a one-year, $9 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. Glavine has only played with the Braves since he was drafted in 1984 and has compiled a 242-143 record with a 3.37 earned run average over 16 seasons. The two-time Cy Young Award winner went 18-11 with a 2.96 ERA in 2002. |
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| Felipe Alou named manager of Giants |
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11/13/2002 |
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| ar. Prior to becoming manager of the Expos, Alou was Montreal's batting coach. Alou played 17 seasons in the major leagues, from 1958-1974, and hit .286 with 206 homers and 852 RBI in 2,082 games. As a player he was a member of the Giants, Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Expos and Milwaukee Brewers. His best season as a player came in 1966 for Atlanta, when he batted .327 with a NL-leading 218 hits, 31 homers, 74 RBI and 122 runs scored. "I'm thrilled to go back where it all sta |
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| Braves re-sign pitching coach Mazzone |
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11/08/2002 |
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| Atlanta, GA (MySportsbook) - Atlanta Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone has re-signed with the Braves and will remain with the club for at least the next year. Atlanta general manager John Schuerholz would not discuss specifics of the contract, but the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Friday that Mazzone received a significant raise over the roughly $200,000 he made this year. "I never announce coaches' singings," said Schuerholz. "He'll be back next year. It's done. We do our business behind closed |
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| Report: Braves re-sign pitching coach Mazzone |
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11/08/2002 |
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| Atlanta, GA (MySportsbook) - Atlanta Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone has re-signed with the Braves, according to a published report. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Friday that Mazzone received a significant raise over the roughly $200,000 he made this year when he re- signed on Thursday, according to uncited sources. Atlanta pitchers have ranked first or second in the majors in earned run average every season under Mazzone since 1992. "I think everybody here is comfortable with Leo," Braves |
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| Yanks' Karsay has back surgery |
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11/07/2002 |
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| as successful and the 30-year-old reliever is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. Karsay initially suffered the injury on August 30 in a game against Toronto, but made 10 more regular season appearances and four more during the playoffs against Anaheim. He then reinjured his back on October 15 while working out on a treadmill. After leaving the Atlanta Braves to sign as a free agent with the Yankees in December 2001, the righthanded Karsay went 6-4 last season with a 3.26 ERA and 12 saves. |
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