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April 14

Florida Baseball Spring Training

Author: Amanda Category: Players

Florida is a beautiful city in America and a perfect place for base ball spring training. It is located in the south eastern region of the United States and is home for some of the major Base ball Teams. Climate of Florida is well regulated because of its proximity to water. This “Sunshine State” is […]

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March 19

Hernandez and Pelfrey square off in simulated game for Mets

Author: Amanda Category: Players

Orlando Hernandez and Mike Pelfrey, the two contenders for the final spot in the New York Mets’ rotation, pitched against each other in a simulated game Tuesday.
Don’t expect their performances to sway manager Willie Randolph one way or the other.
“Like I’ve said all spring, I don’t take a lot out of simulated games,” Randolph said. […]

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March 16

Cool Martinez

Author: Amanda Category: Players

Pedro Martinez did a nice job dodging the dangerous bats. Carlos Delgado wasn’t so fortunate.
Martinez pitched four scoreless innings in his spring training debut while Delgado needed four stitches to close a bloody gash in his arm after a freak accident as the New York Mets beat Detroit 7-4 in a split-squad game Sunday.
Martinez had […]

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March 13

A-Rod, Santana Deals Paid For With Your Cash - Still Like The Deals?

Author: Amanda Category: Players

The New York Yankees and New York Mets signed Alex Rodriguez and Johan Santana this off-season, respectively, to huge contracts that will make each superstar rich beyond any of our wildest dreams. The reality is, the New York Yankees and New York Mets will not make them rich-you will! Still like your team’s deal?
It is […]

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February 11

Mark Sweeney close to agreement with Dodgers

Author: Amanda Category: Players, Teams

Mark Sweeney, whose 163 pinch hits are the second-most in big league history behind Lenny Harris, is nearing an agreement on one-year contract to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sweeney, a 38-year-old left-handed hitter, led the majors with 24 pinch hits last season. He had 23 hits including eight doubles and two homers in 90 […]

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February 9

Cincinnati Reds invite outfielder Craig Wilson to spring training

Author: Amanda Category: Players

Outfielder Craig Wilson agreed Saturday to a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds and was invited to spring training.
The 31-year-old Wilson batted .172 with one home run and two RBIs in 24 games with the Braves last season.
He has a career batting average of .262 with 99 home runs and 292 RBIs over seven […]

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