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| Haynes and Reds agree to one-year deal |
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12/06/2002 |
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| Cincinnati, OH (MySportsbook) - The Cincinnati Reds agreed to a one-year contract Friday with pitcher Jimmy Haynes. The deal also includes a player option for 2004. Financial terms were not disclosed, but reports have Haynes signing for $2.5 million and receiving a $2.5 million option. "It's always good to get it done early and not have to sit and wait until January to see what goes on," Haynes said. "I'm definitely excited to have it done, know where I'm going and just get ready to play ball." By signing H |
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| Cubs release Stynes |
MLB Baseball |
12/04/2002 |
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| Chicago, IL (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Cubs placed infielder Chris Stynes on waivers for the purposes of giving him his unconditional release on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Stynes batted .241 with five home runs and 26 RBI in 98 games during his only season with the Cubs. The eight-year major-league veteran is a .286 lifetime hitter with 39 homers and 176 RBI in 616 games with the Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox and Cubs. |
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| Reds' Branyan out until April |
MLB Baseball |
12/03/2002 |
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| Cincinnati, OH (MySportsbook) - Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Russell Branyan will likely start the 2003 season on the disabled list after undergoing arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. An MRI showed a significant tear in Branyan's labrum and he will need at least four months of rehabilitation, meaning he should be ready sometime in April. The 26-year-old Branyan sustained soreness in the shoulder while playing in the Dominican League. Branyan, who was obta |
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| Remlinger makes Wrigley Field his new home |
MLB Baseball |
12/03/2002 |
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| t four seasons with the Atlanta Braves. He appeared in 73 games in 2002 and compiled a 7-3 record with a 1.99 ERA. A left-handed reliever, Remlinger will be entering his 11th season in the majors. Over his career, he has also taken the mound for the San Francisco Giants, New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds. A 2002 National League All-Star, Remlinger put together an impressive resume during his four-year stay in Atlanta. In 292 games with the Braves, the veteran lefthander was 25-10 with a 2.65 ERA and 14 saves. |
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| Reds' Branyan needs surgery |
MLB Baseball |
11/23/2002 |
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| Cincinnati, OH (MySportsbook) - Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Russell Branyan may miss the start of the 2003 season because he will undergo surgery on his right shoulder December 3. An MRI showed a tear in Branyan's labrum and he will need four months of rehabilitation from the injury. The 26-year-old Branyan sustained soreness in the shoulder while playing in the Dominican League. Branyan, who was obtained in a trade by the Reds from the Cleveland Indians in June, hit .228 with 24 homers and 56 |
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| Former Reds pitcher Raffensberger passes away |
MLB Baseball |
11/11/2002 |
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| York, PA (MySportsbook) - Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ken Raffensberger died on Sunday at the age of 85. He played 15 seasons in the major leagues and twice led the National League in shutouts. He posted a 119-154 record while playing with St. Louis, the Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati between 1939 and 1954. Raffensberger made his major league debut in 1939 with the Cubs. That season he posted a 7-9 record in 43 games. During the 1944 season, he was the winning pitcher for the National League |
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| Cinergy Field set for Demolition |
MLB Baseball |
11/04/2002 |
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| Cincinnati, OH (MySportsbook) - Most of Cinergy Field will be blown up on December 29. The multipurpose stadium was completed in 1970, and hosted the Cincinnati Bengals until two years ago, and the Cincinnati Reds as recent as this past September. In preparation for the blast, a wrecking ball will be used to bring down parts of the stadium, which had its stands in left field and center field taken down two years ago to make room for the Great American Ball Park, being built within inches of Cinergy Field. T |
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| Cubs name Hughes special assistant to GM |
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10/30/2002 |
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| etwork) - The Chicago Cubs hired baseball executive Gary Hughes on Wednesday to become a special assistant to vice president/general manager Jim Hendry. The 61-year-old Hughes has spent the last 36 years working in the majors, most recently with the Cincinnati Reds. He will now be responsible for evaluating players involved in potential trades for the Cubs. Baseball America selected Hughes as one of the top 10 scouts of the 20th century. He started his scouting career with the San Francisco Giants in 1967 and |
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| Devil Rays name Piniella new manager |
MLB Baseball |
10/28/2002 |
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| ger of the Year in 10 seasons with Seattle. He led the Mariners to four playoff appearances. Last season, Seattle tied the major league record with 116 wins and made it to the AL Championship Series for a second straight season. Piniella managed the Cincinnati Reds to a World Series title in 1990. The Mariners finished third with a record of 93-69 in a very strong AL West this season, behind Oakland and Anaheim, and missed the playoffs. Piniella, who managed the Reds for three seasons, also was the skipper of |
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| Devil Rays ready to name Piniella next manager |
MLB Baseball |
10/28/2002 |
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| ger of the Year in 10 seasons with Seattle. He led the Mariners to four playoff appearances. Last season, Seattle tied the major league record with 116 wins and made it to the AL Championship Series for a second straight season. Piniella managed the Cincinnati Reds to a World Series title in 1990. The Mariners finished third with a record of 93-69 in a very strong AL West this season, behind Oakland and Anaheim, and missed the playoffs. Piniella, who managed the Reds for three seasons, also was the skipper of |
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