Comebacks Stir Spring Training Rivalries Across Leagues
Spring camps buzz as players pursue injury comebacks and rebound seasons. Fernando Valenzuela begins his second comeback with the Baltimore Orioles in a game at St. Petersburg.
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Valenzuela shines in two scoreless innings comeback note
Valenzuela pitched two scoreless innings against Toronto with two hits allowed and escaped a bases loaded jam via strikeout and double play. The piece surveys other spring comebacks including Kirk Gibson Blyleven Bo Jackson and Higuera among others.
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Dusty Baker Becomes Giants Manager Amid Crossroads
Dusty Baker, the former star turning Giants manager, faces a 72-90 club in the NL West. He relies on coaches Bobby Bonds and Dick Polo to guide hitters and pitchers, while balancing ego and integration with key players Barry Bonds and Will Clark.
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