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Will baseball tournament be a classic?
Mar 1 2006 10:12PM (CT)
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - So, if need be, would Bernie Williams take out Derek Jeter at second base in the World Baseball Classic? "Better get down, buddy!" Jeter yelled playfully at his New York Yankees teammate on Wednesday, one day before they turn in their pinstripes and head to their national teams.
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Nationals beat the Kia Tigers 13-8
Mar 1 2006 8:21PM (CT)
VIERA, Fla. (AP) - All-Star closer Chad Cordero and starter John Patterson struggled on the mound in the Washington Nationals' 13-8 victory Wednesday over the Kia Tigers of South Korea.
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Counsell sidelined with shoulder injury
Mar 1 2006 7:51PM (CT)
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Tests on Craig Counsell's sore right shoulder revealed a slightly torn labrum, an injury that probably will force the Arizona Diamondbacks' shortstop to miss more than a week of spring training.
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Ramirez reports, still open to trade
Mar 1 2006 7:40PM (CT)
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Manny Ramirez showed up for work Wednesday like other 9-to-5ers, an employee paid to do his job even if he might prefer to move to another company _ or team.
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Slugger Teixeira a smooth fielder too
Mar 1 2006 7:19PM (CT)
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Mark Teixeira is an All-Star slugger with a smooth swing from both sides of the plate. Last season, he had 43 home runs and a record 144 RBIs for a switch-hitter.
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Bonds show on ESPN becomes a reality
Mar 1 2006 6:58PM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Barry Bonds' reality TV show chronicling the slugger during his pursuit of Hank Aaron's career home run record will debut April 4 on ESPN2, the network announced Wednesday.
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Guerrero withdraws from Dominican team
Mar 1 2006 6:34PM (CT)
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Vladimir Guerrero pulled out of the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday, saying he will not play for the Dominican Republic because of the recent deaths of his three cousins.
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Twins' Mauer enjoys worry-free spring
Mar 1 2006 5:34PM (CT)
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - The Minnesota Twins have launched a series of new commercials for local promotion of their upcoming season. One of them stars, of course, Joe Mauer.
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Sabathia and Wagner withdraw from classic
Mar 1 2006 5:04PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - New York Mets closer Billy Wagner and Cleveland pitcher C.C. Sabathia withdrew Wednesday from the U.S. roster for the World Baseball Classic and were replaced by Washington right-hander Gary Majewski and Yankees left-hander Al Leiter.
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Lofton sees familiar faces on Dodgers
Mar 1 2006 4:55PM (CT)
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Changing teams has become a way of life for Kenny Lofton, who has made 10 stops during his big league career.
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Utility player Mackowiak gets homecoming
Mar 1 2006 4:51PM (CT)
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Rob Mackowiak has several different gloves to choose from. And that versatility is a big reason he's now playing for a team he grew up watching _ the Chicago White Sox.
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Former All-Star Bret Boone retires
Mar 1 2006 4:00PM (CT)
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) - Bret Boone retired Wednesday at New York Mets camp, the culmination of a swift decline for a player who was one of baseball's best second basemen only a few years ago.
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Pirates pitcher Wells to have surgery
Mar 1 2006 2:17PM (CT)
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) - Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kip Wells said Wednesday he will have surgery next week to replace a vein in his right arm, near where he has a blood clot.
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Seattle gives Ibanez a two-year extension
Mar 1 2006 1:38PM (CT)
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - Raul Ibanez and the Seattle Mariners finalized an $11 million, two-year contract extension Wednesday that runs through 2008.
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Schmidt: Rose sunk by lack of remorse
Mar 1 2006 12:25AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Mike Schmidt thinks Pete Rose's lack of remorse caused baseball commissioner Bud Selig not to reinstate the career hits leader.
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