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| Royals purchase Jose Lima's contract |
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06/15/2003 |
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| ansas City Royals purchased the contract of pitcher Jose Lima from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday. Lima, who signed a contract with the team last week, took the mound against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. The 10-year-year veteran was released by the Detroit Tigers last season after going just 4-6 with a 7.77 earned run average in 20 games (12 starts). Lima, a righthander, has posted an abysmal 17-34 record in the three years since finishing fourth in the 1999 NL Cy Young race. Lima had a 21-10 mark with a 3.5 |
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| Kansas City Royals Team Report - June 15 |
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06/15/2003 |
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| endent ball for the Newark Bears this season, has posted an abysmal 17-34 record in the three years since finishing fourth in the 1999 NL Cy Young race. He had a 21-10 mark with a 3.58 ERA for the Houston Astros that season. Lima was released by the Detroit Tigers last season after going just 4-6 with a 7.77 earned run average in 20 games (12 starts). Mike Sweeney and Angel Berroa each homered for the Royals in a 7-4 loss last night. KC has dropped two of its last three games. The Royals are 16-14 at home thi |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers Team Report - June 15 |
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06/15/2003 |
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| ho have won seven of their last nine, enter the day three games behind the San Francisco Giants for first place in the NL West. LA will send Hideo Nomo to the mound today. In his last outing on Tuesday, Nomo allowed one run on three hits against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Although Nomo pitched well against the Tigers, he did not record the decision. The 34-year-old Nomo has not won since May 24th when he pitched a complete game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. In that game, the righthan |
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| Detroit Tigers Team Report - June 15 |
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06/15/2003 |
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| === Detroit Tigers Team Report - June 15 === (MySportsbook) - The Tigers will look to make it two straight wins when they face the Rockies in the finale of a three-game set at Comerica Park today. Detroit snapped an eight-game losing streak with last night's 9-7 win. Detroit matched season highs with the nine runs and 15 hits in the triumph. The Tigers, who are just 3-8 in interleague play this season, will send Gary Knotts to the mound today. Knotts pitched well in his last outing, holding the Dodgers to |
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| Colorado Rockies Team Report - June 15 |
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06/15/2003 |
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| === Colorado Rockies Team Report - June 15 === (MySportsbook) - The Colorado Rockies will try to avoid losing two straight to the beleaguered Detroit Tigers today in the finale on a three-game set at Comerica Park. The Rockies, who have lost three of their last four, will send Jason Jennings to the hill today. In his last outing on Tuesday, Jennings was spectacular against the Twins at the Metrodome. In that contest, the righthander allowed no runs, scattering three hits while striking out seven. The 24-ye |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers Team Report - June 13 |
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06/13/2003 |
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| Angeles Dodgers go for their fourth straight win on Friday when they open a three-game interleague series with the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field. The Dodgers, who have won five of their last seven overall, are fresh off a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers. LA wrapped up the set with a 3-2 victory in the finale on Thursday. Kazuhisa Ishii was solid through seven innings and Jolbert Cabrera had two hits and an RBI to lead the Dodgers. Ishii (6-2) has won consecutive starts for the first time this seaso |
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| "Even Steven" |
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06/12/2003 |
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| top Jose Hernandez has recorded just two hits in his last 16 at-bats and has struck out 10 times in those 16 plate appearances. Todd Jones pitched a scoreless inning in yesterday's loss, but he's allowed nine earned runs in his previous five outings combined and is sporting an 8.23 ERA this year. COMING UP The Rockies will wrap up their three-game set against Minnesota tonight at the Metrodome. After the Twins series, Colorado opens up a three-game against the lowly Detroit Tigers on Friday at Comerica Park. |
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| Devil Rays continue to slide |
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06/12/2003 |
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| t home either, dropping to 12-18 at Tropicana Field following two consecutive losses to the Reds. The Devil Rays have a winning percentage of just .349 (22-41) and are last in the AL East, 14 games behind the Boston Red Sox for first place. Only the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres have worse records in the majors than Tampa Bay. One of the major reasons for the Rays' demise has been the starting pitching which has allowed 70 earned runs in 96 innings during their 4-16 slide. Tampa Bay has used 10 star |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers Team Report - June 12 |
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06/12/2003 |
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| === Los Angeles Dodgers Team Report - June 12 === (MySportsbook) - The Los Angeles Dodgers try to complete a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday when the teams tangle in the finale of their interleague series at Comerica Park. The Dodgers have won back-to-back games following a two-game skid and are coming off a 3-1 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday. Kevin Brown was the story for LA, as he pitched seven strong innings to win his sixth straight start and eighth consecutive decision. Brown |
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| Lima signs with Royals |
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06/11/2003 |
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| s this season, and will get the start for Omaha on Saturday at Tucson. "Hopefully, he still has enough to pitch in the Major Leagues," Royals' Manager Tony Pena said. "We have to wait and see what he can bring to the table." Lima was released by the Detroit Tigers last season after going just 4-6 with a 7.77 earned run average in 20 games (12 starts). The righthander has posted an abysmal 17-34 record in the three years since finishing fourth in the 1999 NL Cy Young race. Lima had a 21-10 mark with a 3.58 ERA |
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