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| Larry Bowa suspended one game |
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04/02/2003 |
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| Miami, FL (MySportsbook) - The commissioners's office suspended Philadelphia Phillies manager Larry Bowa one game on Wednesday and fined him an undisclosed amount. Bowa was suspended for his involvement during a bench-clearing episode with the Toronto Blue Jays in spring training action. Bob Watson, baseball's vice president of discipline, made the announcement. After Toronto pitcher Roy Halladay hit Jim Thome in the third inning of the game in Clearwater on March 26, Bowa hollered at the pitcher an inning la |
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| Yanks' Jeter placed on DL |
MLB Baseball |
04/01/2003 |
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| Toronto, Ontario (MySportsbook) - New York Yankees star Derek Jeter, who suffered a dislocated left shoulder Monday in the season-opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday. The All-Star shortstop was hurt in the third inning during a collision at third base with Toronto catcher Ken Huckaby while trying to take an extra base on a ground ball. He is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks and will undergo an MRI on Thursday. The 28-year-old Jeter was running |
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| Cablevision, YES agree on one-year deal |
MLB Baseball |
04/01/2003 |
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| tra to receive YES as a premium channel. Last season's viewing snafu resulted in a $60 million loss in subscriber fees for the YES network as well as about 40,000 Cablevision customers who discontinued service. The Yankees' season-opener against the Toronto Blue Jays Monday night was indeed presented on the YES network through Cablevision for no additional charge. The game started at 7:05 and the deal was reportedly reached about 25 minutes earlier. The two companies are still working on a long-term arrangement. |
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| Yanks' Jeter injures shoulder in opener |
MLB Baseball |
03/31/2003 |
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| Toronto, Ontario (MySportsbook) - New York Yankees star Derek Jeter suffered a dislocated left shoulder Monday in the season-opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. The All-Star shortstop was hurt in the third inning during a collision at third base with Toronto catcher Ken Huckaby while trying to take an extra base on a ground ball. "There's nothing broken, but they still have to take an MRI," Jeter said after the game. "It just hurts." Jeter was running on a pitch to Jason Giambi, who hit a tapper to the moun |
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| Milwaukee Brewers 2003 Preview |
MLB Baseball |
03/24/2003 |
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| attorney who became the first African-American president of a major league team, took over the president's role from Wendy Selig-Prieb, daughter of Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig and Melvin replaced Dean Taylor, who was let go. Former Toronto Blue Jays general manager Gord Ash joined the Brewers as an assistant to Melvin. Changes were also made to the roster, as shortstop Jose Hernandez, outfielder Matt Stairs and lefthanded reliever Ray King departed, while shortstop Royce Clayton, third baseman |
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| Jays secure future with signings of Hinske and Wells |
MLB Baseball |
03/17/2003 |
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| Toronto, Ontario (MySportsbook) - The Toronto Blue Jays locked up two of their up-and-coming youngsters when the team agreed to terms on new five-year contracts with third baseman Eric Hinske and outfielder Vernon Wells. Both players will earn close to $15 million over the next five years. Both players are coming off breakout seasons in 2002 and still have plenty of time to improve. Hinske, 25, won the Rookie-of-the-Year award last season, while Wells, 24, is coming off a 100 RBI season. Hinske batted .279 an |
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| Orioles' Segui out with broken thumb |
MLB Baseball |
03/13/2003 |
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| ntly scratched from the lineup for what was thought to be a bruise. X-rays later revealed the fracture. The 36 year-old Segui has played in parts of 13 seasons in the majors, including stints with the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers. A career .292 hitter, the versatile Segui has played in the outfield and at first base while acting as an on-and-off DH for his entire career. He has hit 133 home runs and has driven in 652 runs. The past two se |
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| Blue Jays' pitcher involved in car accident |
MLB Baseball |
02/26/2003 |
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| Dunedin, FL (MySportsbook) - Toronto Blue Jays lefthanded pitcher Tim Young escaped injury Wednesday from a car accident near the club's training camp. An unidentified woman in the other automobile had to be transported by ambulance to a hospital. The 29-year-old Young signed a minor league contract this year with the Blue Jays and is trying to make the squad as a reliever. A former Boston Red Sox and Montreal Expo, Young has appeared in 18 games and has not been involved in a decision. |
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| Blue Jays reach agreement with Stewart on one-year deal |
MLB Baseball |
02/18/2003 |
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| Toronto, Ontario (MySportsbook) - The Toronto Blue Jays and outfielder Shannon Stewart reached an agreement Tuesday on a one-year contract worth $6.2 million, avoiding an impending arbitration hearing scheduled for later this week. The 28-year-old Stewart batted .303 with 10 home runs and 45 RBI in 141 games with Toronto last season. He also posted a .371 on-base percentage, scored 103 runs, collected 54 walks and 14 stolen bases for the Jays. Stewart, who has spent his entire eight-year career with Toronto, |
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| Rockies acquire third baseman Stynes |
MLB Baseball |
01/07/2003 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - The Colorado Rockies have agreed to terms with third baseman Chris Stynes on a non-guaranteed contract for the 2003 campaign. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Stynes batted .241 with five home runs and 26 RBI in 98 games last year. He was released by the Chicago Cubs in December. The 29-year-old Stynes was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1991 and first played in the major leagues with the Kansas City Royals in 1995. |
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