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| Back to Earth |
MLB Baseball |
04/14/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Rookie manager Alan Trammell picked up his first win of the season on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox, but his team failed to carry the momentum into Sunday's finale at Comerica Park, as Bartolo Colon baffled his Detroit Tigers for seven innings on the way to a 3-2 Pale Hose win. "Obviously, when you are struggling offensively like we are, that is one of the last guys you want to see," Trammell said. "He's one of the few legitimate big-time pitchers in baseball and he shut us down t |
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| Are Royals the Twins of 2003? |
MLB Baseball |
04/11/2003 |
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| ces. Last year, the Royals totaled only 30 saves, with the since-departed Roberto Hernandez leading the way with 26. In its most recent outing, Kansas City came through with what is becoming a typical effort, as it held on for a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers Thursday. The Royals owned a slim one-run lead before Raul Ibanez's two-run shot in the eighth give Kansas City an important three-run cushion, 4-1. The Tigers got one back in the ninth. After two walks issued by MacDougal, Carlos Pena grounded into |
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| Easley signs with Tampa Bay |
MLB Baseball |
04/02/2003 |
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| St. Petersburg, FL (MySportsbook) - Just five days after becoming the most expensive roster cut in baseball history, Damion Easley was signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Wednesday. The Detroit Tigers released the 33-year-old infielder on March 28 with $14.3 million remaining on his five-year deal. At that time, Detroit broke a week- old record for highest-salary release, originally set by the Devil Rays when they released Greg Vaughn on March 22. In an ironic twist, the Devil Rays have now claimed the p |
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| Atlanta Braves 2003 Preview |
MLB Baseball |
03/29/2003 |
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| e abilities are nothing to write home about. Converted outfielder Fick will most likely start the season as the everyday first baseman. Fick is a relative unknown to the average fan, but don't be fooled by his anonymity. After representing the awful Detroit Tigers in the 2002 All-Star game, Fick could flourish in his new role. He will get moderate protection in a lineup that boasts significant power, and he could see last year's total of 63 RBI balloon to 75 or 85. At second base, Atlanta will probably start |
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| Tampa Bay Devil Rays |
MLB Baseball Transaction |
03/29/2003 |
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| Claimed outfielder George Lombard off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. |
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| Devil Rays sign Al Martin |
MLB Baseball |
03/28/2003 |
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| who owns a career .278 average with 129 home runs and 459 RBI. Martin played the first eight years of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay signed pitcher Mike Venafro and claimed outfielder George Lombard off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Venafro was released by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. He appeared in eight games this spring, going 1-1 with a 6.30 ERA. Venafro, who went 2-2 with a 4.62 ERA in 47 games for the A's last year, has a career record of 13-10 with five saves and a |
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| ARRAY(0x8402ea0) |
MLB Baseball |
03/28/2003 |
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| Detroit, MI (MySportsbook) - Infielder Damion Easley was cut Friday by the Detroit Tigers, setting a new record for the most expensive player to be released in baseball history. The Tigers must pay the 33-year-old $6.5 million for this season, another $6.5 million for 2004, and $1.3 million to buy out the $8 million option for 2005. Easley has been the Tigers' everyday second baseman for the past six seasons, although injuries limited him to just 85 games in 2002. His best year came in 1998, when he hit .2 |
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| Tigers send Avery to minors |
MLB Baseball |
03/25/2003 |
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| Lakeland, FL (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Tigers have sent pitcher Steve Avery to their minor league camp. Avery is trying to come back after recovering from shoulder surgery performed in 1999. The veteran lefthander has not pitched in the majors since the '99 season when he made 19 starts with Cincinnati. "The arm strength is definitely not there," said Tigers manager Alan Trammell. The Tigers are hoping Avery will accept the demotion and try to work his way back to the majors as a reliever. "As a starter |
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| Wendell Magee headed back to Philly |
MLB Baseball |
03/25/2003 |
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| that they have acquired outfielder Wendell Magee from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named later. The 30-year-old was signed as a minor league free agent by Cleveland in January. He spent the last three seasons in the big leagues with the Detroit Tigers, while posting career-highs in virtually every offensive category in 2002. He hit .271 with 35 RBI in 97 games for the Tigers last season. Magee's 2002 season ended on September 1 after he elected to have surgery on his right big toe, an injury that |
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| New York Yankees 2003 Preview |
MLB Baseball |
03/25/2003 |
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| the season. It looks as if Jeff Weaver will get the fifth spot in the rotation for the Yankees instead of Jose Contreras. Weaver was promised a spot in the rotation by Torre last season after his job in the bullpen following his acquisition from the Detroit Tigers. The 26-year-old righthander was 5-3 in pinstripes last season, but a penchant to give up the long ball landed him in the pen. If he is slow out of the gates, then he will be the one that becomes the long- relief specialist. Contreras remains the wi |
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