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S. Africa's stay in WBC short, beneficial
Mar 10 2006 11:51PM (CT)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Willem Kemp came out of retirement for one last international tournament, taking leave from his job as co-owner of a lighting company back home in Cape Town.
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Beltran, Puerto Rico rout Cuba in WBC
Mar 10 2006 11:39PM (CT)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Bernie Williams and Carlos Beltran homered and Puerto Rico routed Cuba 12-2 in a World Baseball Classic game Friday night that was strictly for pride, with both teams having already secured spots in the second round.
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Liriano untouchable for Dominican Republic
Mar 10 2006 10:31PM (CT)
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Francisco Liriano flashed the nasty stuff that makes him one of the most prized pitching prospects in baseball, and the Dominican Republic held off Australia 6-4 Friday night to finish undefeated in the first round of the World Baseball Classic.
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United States has no mercy for S. Africa
Mar 10 2006 9:52PM (CT)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Oh mercy, a game against South Africa was just what the United States needed. Ken Griffey Jr. went 4-for-4 with two home runs and seven RBIs, and the Americans advanced to the second round of the World Baseball Classic with a 17-0 rout Friday in a game shortened to five innings because of the tournament's mercy rule.
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Cubs edge the Angels 7-6
Mar 10 2006 8:41PM (CT)
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Angels pitcher John Lackey made his first start of spring training, pitching one inning and walking four as a Los Angeles Angels' split squad lost to the Chicago Cubs 7-6 Friday.
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Rangers defeat the Padres 15-10
Mar 10 2006 8:39PM (CT)
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - Shawn Estes allowed three runs in four innings Friday as a San Diego Padres' split squad lost to the Texas Rangers 15-10.
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Brewers edge the Diamondbacks 6-5
Mar 10 2006 8:37PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - Corey Hart hit a two-run homer to lead a Milwaukee Brewers' split squad over the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 Friday.
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Brees thinks Bolts making big mistake
Mar 10 2006 7:26PM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Where the San Diego Chargers see only a damaged shoulder, Drew Brees sees much more. Which is why Brees feels the Chargers are making a big mistake in essentially shoving him out the door by letting him test the free-agent market.
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White Sox respond to Everett's comments
Mar 10 2006 7:10PM (CT)
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The Chicago White Sox responded Friday to former teammate Carl Everett's comments that the team lacks leadership and will finish third in the AL Central.
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Closer feels good after first practice
Mar 10 2006 7:09PM (CT)
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Keith Foulke says he doesn't need to pitch in an exhibition game to be ready for the regular season. He does need a few more injections in his surgically repaired knees.
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Delgado travels to Florida for elbow exam
Mar 10 2006 6:29PM (CT)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Carlos Delgado traveled to Florida on Friday to have his injured left elbow examined by the New York Mets medical staff.
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Smoltz impresses with 3 scoreless innings
Mar 10 2006 5:52PM (CT)
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) - John Smoltz held Cleveland scoreless for three innings Friday in the Indians' 12-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
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Selig thrilled with success of WBC
Mar 10 2006 5:10PM (CT)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Bud Selig is convinced the World Baseball Classic eventually will be a big hit, even if it takes another tournament or two to get more fans, general managers and players on board.
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Indians, SS Peralta reach 5-year deal
Mar 10 2006 4:44PM (CT)
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) - Jhonny Peralta and the Cleveland Indians both got the security they sought Friday when the shortstop agreed to a $13 million, five-year contract with a club option for 2011.
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Bonds has fun day at the ballpark
Mar 10 2006 3:20PM (CT)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Barry Bonds breezed through a short workout Friday, crushing several batting practice home runs _ including one that nearly hit a moving truck.
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Cantu leads Mexico into 2nd round
Mar 10 2006 7:17AM (CT)
PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) - Jorge Cantu homered and drove in three runs and Esteban Loaiza allowed a run in five-plus innings Thursday night as Mexico defeated Canada 9-1 to leave the U.S. team a win away from reaching the second round.
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Burba continues late-career comeback try
Mar 10 2006 7:10AM (CT)
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - Dave Burba has pitched in nine postseason playoff games. He was in the same company as Greg Maddux, Pedro Martinez and Randy Johnson a few seasons ago. So why was the 39-year old jazzed _ well, as jazzed as the understated, habitual morning crossword puzzle worker can be _ at throwing the two middle innings of an early March split-squad exhibition for the Mariners against Team Japan on Wednesday night?
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U.S. team waits to learn fate in WBC
Mar 10 2006 12:47AM (CT)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Johnny Damon and his U.S. teammates had a hard time figuring out exactly what needed to happen for the Americans to advance in the World Baseball Classic.
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Escobar helps Venezuela advance at WBC
Mar 10 2006 12:33AM (CT)
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Dominant pitching put Venezuela in the second round of the World Baseball Classic. Kelvim Escobar helped shut down a feeble Australia lineup and Ramon Hernandez homered, leading Venezuela to a 2-0 win Thursday night in a game that was much more competitive than expected.
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