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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1986
Page
17
Boston star Wade Boggs says he sought a five year deal with a no-trade pact and loyalty from the Red Sox after arbitration awarded him 1.35 million. Critics mocked Wade Aid campaigns for Wade while Boggs urged security and long term commitment from Boston.
Wade Boggs, the heavy hitting Sox star, boasted 240 hits and a .390 batting mark with 72 multi hit games. He reached base 340 times and hit .406 in the season's final 119 games, hinting a possible .400 season while facing arbitration and team pressure over contracts.
The New York Mets enter spring training optimistic for 1986 with a strong rotation led by Dwight Gooden and Ron Darling, bolstered by Bob Ojeda, and a lineup featuring Gary Carter, Darryl Strawberry, and Keith Hernandez era. Manager Davey Johnson says the club must win to prove they can claim the title, with rivals including the Cardinals Cubs and Expos vying for dominance.
Spring training in Florida unfolds with famed veterans and rookies, a laid back Grapefruit League atmosphere, and notable moments from stars like Dawson Koufax Ford and Seaver. Fans mingle with owners and broadcasters as parks like Clearwater and Vero Beach host games and autograph moments in a sun drenched setting.
Twins manager Ray Miller argues the Metrodome is not a homer park and pursues a speed pitching and defense oriented team. He notes shorter right field porch and longer left field, cites Super-Turf effects, and details January trades adding five pitchers and two speedy outfielders while keeping core players Hrbek Gagne Gaetti Brunansky Puckett.
Phoenix AP Barbara Garbey, 30, utility player once linked to Cuba game fixing, released by the Oakland Athletics. Traded from Detroit last year for Dave Collins, he batted 267 with six homers and 29 RBI for the Tigers in 1983. He came to the U S from Cuba in 1980 as part of the Freedom Flotilla.
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