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| Mets' Cedeno arrested for DUI |
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11/26/2002 |
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| Bradenton, FL (MySportsbook) - New York Mets outfielder Roger Cedeno was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol observed Cedeno driving erratically, pulled him over and subsequently placed him under arrest after administering a field sobriety test. Cedeno was released after posting bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on December 23. Last season, Cedeno hit .260 with seven home runs and 41 RBI in 149 games in his second stint in the Big Apple. In e |
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| Mets name 2003 coaching staff |
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11/26/2002 |
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| Flushing, NY (MySportsbook) - The New York Mets announced manager Art Howe's 2003 coaching staff on Tuesday. Denny Walling will be the hitting coach, Vern Ruhle the pitching coach, Don Baylor the bench coach, Gary Pettis the first base, outfield and base running coach, Rick Waits the bullpen coach and Matt Galante the third base and infield coach. Walling will be associated with Howe for the fourth time. He was his teammate from 1977-83 with Houston, played for him in 1992 when Howe was the Astros' manage |
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| Phillies sign free-agent David Bell |
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11/24/2002 |
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| e talked to Jim and I know he has a tough decision," Bell said in reference to Thome's decision whether to sign with the Phillies or remain with the Cleveland Indians, the only organization for which he has played. "Now that I am a Phillie, I really hope he can be a part of our team," added Bell. It is strongly believed Glavine will return to the Atlanta Braves, who recently acquired fellow southpaw Mike Hampton. The New York Mets also offered Glavine a deal reported to be similar to the Phillies' proposal. |
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| Mets, Yankees, Rockies reportedly considering three-way deal |
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11/23/2002 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - The New York Mets, Yankees, and Colorado Rockies are reportedly considering a three-way trade. The New York Daily News reports the key player in the deal is Rockies lefthander Denny Neagle, who has at least three seasons left on a contract that will pay him at least $37 million. The newspaper reports the trade would send Neagle to the Mets. The Yankees would deal outfielders Raul Mondesi and Rondell White to the Rockies and receive no players in return. The Mets would send ei |
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| Glavine visits Mets |
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11/21/2002 |
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| Flushing, NY (MySportsbook) - Free-agent pitcher Tom Glavine visited the New York Mets on Thursday in his pursuit to find a new home for the 2003 season. Glavine and his wife, Christine, met with the Mets and were given a tour of the area, including a special visit from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. "It was a nice touch," said Mets' senior vice president and general manager Steve Phillips. "We're hoping adding a pitcher like him (Glavine) will take us over the hump." Glavine, an ace left-hander and tw |
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| Braves introduce Hampton |
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11/20/2002 |
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| I'm going to look at it. I'm here to continue a great tradition." Hampton went 22-4 with the Astros in 1999 and finished second in that year's NL Cy Young Award balloting. He followed that up with a successful 2000 season during which he helped the New York Mets reach the World Series with an Most Valuable Player performance in the National League Championship Series. But since signing an eight-year, $121 million-dollar, free-agent deal with the Rockies before the start of the 2001 season, the southpaw has |
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| Padres agree to terms with Orosco and Cordova |
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11/19/2002 |
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| Diego, CA (MySportsbook) - The San Diego Padres agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Jesse Orosco, and right-handed pitcher Francisco Cordova on Tuesday. Orosco, 45, will be playing for his seventh major league team, with other stops with the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles and St. Louis Cardinals. Orosco, who will be entering his 24th season, owns a career mark of 85-78, while compiling 142 saves with a 3.04 ERA. Last season while with the D |
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| Complicated deal: Hampton reportedly headed to Atlanta |
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11/17/2002 |
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| ion reported Hampton was in turn being traded to the Braves for reliever Tim Spooneybarger and an unnamed prospect. The move may spell the end of Tom Glavine's time pitching in Atlanta, as he is a free agent and has been entertaining offers from the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. The newspaper reported the Braves will pay Hampton's salary the next three years, a total of $35.5 million. However, the Braves reportedly won't have to pay anything in the final three years. The Journal-Constitution repor |
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| Cubs name Baker manager |
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11/15/2002 |
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| son span with the Giants, finishing in first or second place in the National League West eight times. The Giants won at least 90 games five times - including each of the last three years and advanced to the postseason three times. The Texas Rangers, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners also courted Baker, but he said he wanted to stay in the National League. Baker takes over a team that hasn't won a World Series since 1908 and has made the playoffs only three times since 1945. The Cubs haven't had back-to-back |
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| Bidding war for Tom Glavine |
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11/15/2002 |
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| Flushing, NY (MySportsbook) - Several teams need pitching help heading into the 2003 season, and Tom Glavine just may be the solution for a couple of teams. The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are two teams courting the lefthander. The Mets have offered a three-year deal worth about $31 million, while the Phillies have an offer of worth between $27 million and $30 million. Glavine, an eight-time All-Star selection, is also being offered a one-year, $9 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. Glav |
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