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Graffanino loves Boston, but expects to go
Mar 2 2006 9:16PM (CT)
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Tony Graffanino loves playing for the Boston Red Sox. Even his costly postseason error makes him want to stay. Now the second baseman expects to be playing elsewhere this season after his best year of his career.
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Bartolo Colon sharp in charity game
Mar 2 2006 8:50PM (CT)
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Bartolo Colon showed no ill effects of last year's shoulder troubles Thursday, working two scoreless innings and allowing only one hit in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in a charity game.
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19-year-old Hernandez perfect for Mariners
Mar 2 2006 8:43PM (CT)
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - Felix Hernandez struck out the side for Seattle, and San Diego starter Jake Peavy gave up two runs during a 2-2 tie in 10 innings Thursday.
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Durham sparks Giants rally against Brewers
Mar 2 2006 8:16PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - Ray Durham hit a three-run double during a five-run third inning, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-5 Thursday in the exhibition opener for both teams.
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Teixeira, Young drive in runs, leave camp
Mar 2 2006 8:13PM (CT)
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Mark Teixeira and Michael Young each hit an RBI single, and the Texas Rangers tied the Kansas City Royals 5-5 in 11 innings Thursday.
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Pudge starts spring with homer, 3 hits
Mar 2 2006 7:45PM (CT)
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - Leadoff hitter Ivan Rodriguez homered in his first at-bat Thursday and finished 3-for-3 with four RBIs, sending the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
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Ortiz struggles with control for Nationals
Mar 2 2006 7:28PM (CT)
VIERA, Fla. (AP) - Ramon Ortiz struggled with his control during his first outing with the Washington Nationals but lasted three innings Thursday in a 9-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Willis makes lone start before WBC
Mar 2 2006 6:53PM (CT)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Following his first start of spring training, Dontrelle Willis ran wind sprints on the warning track and then returned to the dugout, where he shook hands with every teammate and coach while bidding them goodbye.
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On 1st try, Javy Lopez settles in at first
Mar 2 2006 6:47PM (CT)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The throw from infielder Chris Gomez pulled the first baseman off the bag, enabling Hanley Ramirez to reach safely. Without hesitation, the first baseman turned and threw to the plate, nailing Matt Cepicky trying to score from second.
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Mets' Nady makes case for starting spot
Mar 2 2006 6:34PM (CT)
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Xavier Nady went 4-for-4 with a grand slam and six RBIs in his Mets debut, leading New York to a 12-7 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
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What new position? Nomar excels at first
Mar 2 2006 6:14PM (CT)
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Nomar Garciaparra made two outstanding plays at first base, Aaron Sele and Lance Carter pitched two scoreless innings each, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Thursday.
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Ronnie Belliard powers up for Indians
Mar 2 2006 6:12PM (CT)
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Ronnie Belliard looked ready for the World Baseball Classic, hitting a three-run homer to lead the Cleveland Indians past the Houston Astros 5-2 Thursday.
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Halladay rusty in first spring outing
Mar 2 2006 5:51PM (CT)
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) - Roy Halladay was rusty in his first outing since last July, allowing four hits and four unearned runs Thursday in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' 9-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Pedro pulls out of World Baseball Classic
Mar 2 2006 4:07PM (CT)
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) - Pedro Martinez confirmed Thursday he will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic because of his sore toe, leaving the Dominican Republic without three of its biggest stars.
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Marlins's Cabrera signs for $472,000
Mar 2 2006 2:44PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - Florida Marlins slugger Miguel Cabrera agreed Thursday to a one-year contract that will pay him $472,000 in the majors, meaning he'll likely be one of baseball's best bargains again this season.
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Clemens pitches to minor leaguers again
Mar 2 2006 2:22PM (CT)
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Roger Clemens was back on the mound at Houston Astros camp Thursday, striking out four of the 10 minor leaguers he faced and catching a hard line drive.
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Gagne heads home for personal reasons
Mar 2 2006 10:47AM (CT)
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Closer Eric Gagne left the Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training camp to go home for personal reasons, manager Grady Little said Thursday.
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Will baseball tournament be a classic?
Mar 2 2006 6:30AM (CT)
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Asked if he thought Bernie Williams would try to take him out at second base during the World Baseball Classic, Derek Jeter looked at his teammate in a corner of the Yankees' clubhouse. "Better get down, buddy!" Jeter said yelled playfully Wednesday, a day before they turn in their pinstripes and head to their national teams.
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