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| Yankees introduce Contreras |
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02/06/2003 |
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| to seeing hitters try to deal with that." The 31-year-old Contreras, who compiled a 117-50 career record with a 2.82 earned run average in Cuban-League play, needed to attain third-country status to become a free agent and avoid being thrown into the amateur draft. He was free to negotiate with all 30 teams. New York outbid the Boston Red Sox to secure Contreras' rights. The righthander struck out 10 batters over eight shutout innings against the Baltimore Orioles during an exhibition game in Havana in 1999. |
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| Red Sox claim Arroyo off waivers from Pirates |
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02/04/2003 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - The Boston Red Sox claimed righthanded pitcher Bronson Arroyo off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 25-year-old Arroyo went 8-6 with a 2.96 ERA in 22 appearances (21 starts) for Pittsburgh's triple-A Nashville affiliate last season. He also made nine appearances (four starts) for the Pirates last season, going 2-1 with a 4.00 ERA. To make room for Arroyo on the Red Sox 40-man roster, righthander Juan Pena was designated for assignment. |
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| Red Sox sign Merloni |
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02/03/2003 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - The Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration with Lou Merloni by signing the infielder to a one-year contract Monday. Merloni is a career .271 hitter in 258 games with the Red Sox. Last year, he batted .247 with 12 doubles, four home runs, 18 RBI, and a .332 on-base percentage in 84 contests. He played six different positions and started games as second base, third base and shortstop. The 31-year-old Merloni was Boston's final arbitration-eligibile player. |
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| Rockies sign reliever Garces |
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01/23/2003 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - The Colorado Rockies signed relief pitcher Rich Garces to a minor league contract on Wednesday, and invited him to spring training. Garces, a righthander, spent the past three seasons with the Boston Red Sox. He compiled an 0-1 mark with a 7.59 ERA in 26 games last season. A strained hamstring landed Garces on the disabled list in 2002 before the Red Sox designated him for assignment on July 26. He refused a minor-league assignment and became a free agent. In 156 relief appearan |
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| Red Sox sign David Ortiz |
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01/22/2003 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with free agent first baseman/designated hitter David Ortiz on a contract for 2003. Ortiz, 27, recorded career-highs with 20 home runs, 75 RBI, and a .500 slugging percentage while posting a .272 batting average and a .339 on-base percentage in 125 games with Minnesota last season. The left-handed batter was used mostly as the designated hitter, though he turned in a .990 fielding percentage at first base, making just one error in 103 inni |
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| Red Sox pitcher Lowe undergoes nose surgery |
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01/17/2003 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - Boston Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe had surgery for skin cancer on his nose. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for spring training next month. Lowe, who had the procedure done two weeks ago, tossed a no-hitter last season and compiled a 21-8 record with a 2.58 earned run average. He finished third in the AL Cy Young Award race. Because of the operation, Lowe missed the annual dinner of the Boston Baseball Writers' Association of America, where he was co-winner with te |
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| Red Sox sign Mueller |
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01/14/2003 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - The Boston Red Sox and free agent infielder Bill Mueller agreed to terms on a two-year deal with a club option for 2005, club senior vice president and general manager Theo Epstein announced on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Mueller owns a .286 career average and an impressive .370 on-base percentage. Mueller is a switch-hitter known for his patience at the plate and consistent glove. He committed only six errors in 104 games this past season with the Giants and the Cubs. Mueller spen |
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| Millar rejects waiver claim by Red Sox |
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01/14/2003 |
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| Miami, FL (MySportsbook) - Kevin Millar won't play for the Boston Red Sox in 2003. He rejected their waiver claim Tuesday. Millar will play the season with the Chunichi Dragons, according to agent Sam Levinson. Millar, 31, who was released by Florida, hit .306 with 16 home runs, 57 RBI and a .509 slugging percentage in 126 games for the Marlins in 2002. He ended the season with a .378 batting average over his final 50 games, including a career-high 25-game hitting streak from August 24 to September 19. In |
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| Red Sox claim Millar off waivers |
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01/14/2003 |
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| Miami, FL (MySportsbook) - The Boston Red Sox claimed outfielder/first baseman Kevin Millar off waivers Tuesday. Millar has 48 hours to accept or reject the claim. Millar, 31, hit .306 with 16 home runs, 57 RBI and a .509 slugging percentage in 126 games for Florida in 2002. He ended the season with a .378 batting average over his final 50 games, including a career-high 25-game hitting streak from August 24 to September 19. In five seasons with the Marlins, Millar compiled a .296 average with 111 doubles, |
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| Report: Free agent Mueller joins Red Sox |
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01/07/2003 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - The Boston Red Sox and veteran third baseman Bill Mueller have agreed in principle on a two-year deal, according to a published report. The Boston Globe reported that the two-year deal is worth about $4.5 million. The deal has come amid speculation that the Red Sox are working vigorously to complete a multi-team trade centering around current third baseman Shea Hillenbrand and Montreal Expos' ace Bartolo Colon. The 31-year-old Mueller has amassed a .286 career average and an imp |
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