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| Toronto Blue Jays |
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03/29/2003 |
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| Claimed pitcher Kevin Frederick off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Minnesota Twins. |
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| Puckett's assault case goes to trial |
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03/24/2003 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - The assault case against former Minnesota Twins star Kirby Puckett went to trial on Monday. Puckett is accused of forcing a woman into a bathroom and fondling her at an Eden Prairie, Minnesota restaurant last September. Puckett has been charged with misdemeanor assault as well as charges of false imprisonment and criminal sexual conduct. Prosecutors said that if the Hall of Famer is convicted on all three counts, they will request probation, fines, community service and no m |
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| Twins get Rogers to replace Milton |
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03/12/2003 |
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| Fort Myers, FL (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Twins came to terms with left-handed starting pitcher Kenny Rogers to help fill the void when Eric Milton went down with a knee injury. Rogers agreed to a one-year deal worth $2 million on Wednesday. The 14-year veteran joins the defending AL Central Division winners after spending last season with the Texas Rangers. He posted a 13-8 record with a 3.84 ERA in 2002. "Our ball club is hungry. They want to win. We want to get back where we were last year, back in t |
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| Twins' Milton out longer than expected |
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03/07/2003 |
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| Fort Myers, FL (MySportsbook) - Minnesota Twins pitcher Eric Milton is expected to be out longer than originally anticipated. Following arthroscopic surgery on Milton's left knee Wednesday, doctors discovered another problem. There is loose cartilage that is causing friction with the top of the knee and the result is moderate swelling. Milton will walk with crutches for the next two weeks, at which time he can begin rehabilitation. Before the surgery, it was hoped that the lefthander could return to the mou |
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| Twins' Milton to undergo second knee surgery |
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02/28/2003 |
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| Fort Myers, FL (MySportsbook) - Minnesota Twins pitcher Eric Milton will undergo surgery on his left knee next week, the team announced Friday. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire doesn't know how long Milton will be inactive. "I'm really upset right now," Gardenhire said. "But it'll be a relief down the road because I know were gonna get this kid fixed and we're not going to deal with his knee swelling every time he pitches." Milton, 27, underwent surgery on the same knee last season to repair a lateral meniscus |
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| Rich Garces calls it a career |
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02/17/2003 |
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| ear-old Garces had signed a minor league contract with the Rockies, who placed him on the involuntary retired list on Monday. Garces spent the last seven seasons with the Boston Red Sox, and also spent time with the Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins. In 2002, Garces was 0-1 with 7.59 ERA in 26 games for Boston. In 156 relief appearances from 1999 to 2001, the 31-year-old Garces went 19-3 with four saves and a 3.11 earned run average. He struck out 153 batters to just 66 walks. For his career, G |
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| Devil Rays sign first baseman Lee |
MLB Baseball |
02/06/2003 |
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| 002. Lee is a lifetime .255 hitter with 73 home runs and 336 RBI over the course of five seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Phillies. The 27-year-old San Diego State product earned $3 million last season. Lee was drafted second overall by the Minnesota Twins in 1996, but used a loophole in baseball's rules to become a free agent. He then signed with the expansion Diamondbacks for a then-record $10 million bonus. Lee had a successful rookie season but lost his starting job at first base to Erubiel Durazo |
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| Twins sign Jones to a two-year contract |
MLB Baseball |
02/02/2003 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Twins have re-signed outfielder Jacque Jones. Jones inked a two-year contract worth $7.1 million, thus avoiding arbitration. "It just lets me know I'm going to be here," said Jones. "I can get really comfortable and ready to play. I don't have to worry about arbitration." Jones batted .300 with 27 home runs and 85 RBI in 2002 -- all career-highs. He led the club in hits, runs, at-bats and games played. As a first-time leadoff hitter for Minnesota, he had 11 hom |
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| Diamondbacks sign Villone and Jackson to minor-league contracts |
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01/29/2003 |
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| 319 games with the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros and Pirates during eight major-league seasons. The 38-year-old Jackson collected a 2-3 record with a 3.27 ERA in 58 games last season for the Minnesota Twins. He has a 60-67 career record with a 3.35 ERA and 142 saves in 960 games with the Philadelphia Phillies, Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Reds, Indians, Astros and Twins over the course of 16 major- league seasons. |
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| Mientkiewicz agrees to one-year deal |
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01/21/2003 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Twins avoided salary arbitration with first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz when the two sides agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract on Tuesday. Mientkiewicz is coming off a disappointing 2002 campaign for the AL Central champion Twins. He batted .261 with 10 home runs and 64 RBI in 143 games. In 2001, he hit .306 with 15 home runs and 74 RBI in 151 games and also won the Gold Glove Award. The 28-year-old Mientkiewicz asked for $2.05 million, but was only offe |
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