Gull Slayer Winfield Faces Charges After Freak Throw
New York Yankees slugger Dave Winfield, facing cruelty to animals charges in Toronto after throwing a bat at a seagull, insists the incident was unintentional. He posted bail, and authorities weigh evidence while public reaction ranges from sympathy to derision.
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Royals replace player with Eric Rasmussen in Omaha affiliate
In sports notes, Eric Rasmussen was added to the team's Triple A affiliate in Omaha replacing a former member. The Royals announced waivers on the player for unconditional release per Royals spokesman Dean Vogelaar. Meanwhile Cecil Cooper and Scott McGregor received AL July honors as announced by president Lee MacPhail. Baltimore defeated Houston in an NFL exhibition as Johnnie Wright scored from four yards and Vernon Maxwell contributed three sacks for the Colt defense.
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Palmer To The Minors
Three time Cy Young winner Jim Palmer will return to the minors for rehabilitation with the Hagerstown Suns in the Carolina League He will pitch Sunday and again next Friday before evaluation to decide on possible activation Palmer has pitched 32 13 innings in six appearances this year and requested the demotion
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