Nied to Start Rockies Opening Day at Shea Stadium
Rockies pitcher David Nied will start opening day against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. He recalls a intimidating stage last year in Atlanta and says the early exposure will help him handle New York’s spotlight.
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Maddux Gets Chance To Face Cubs In Opener
Chicago opens against Atlanta as Greg Maddux, fresh off a Cy Young season with the Cubs, faces his former team. The Braves add Glavine Smoltz Avery and Pete Smith while Cubs star Ryne Sandberg works toward a mid April return after breaking a hand. The Braves bolster their bullpen with Bedrosian and rookie McMichael following the Davis release.
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Cubs Revamp Roster After Exits and Big Additions
National League team completes 25 man roster with major changes after Maddux and Andre Dawson depart. Candy Maldonado Willie Wilson join as outfielders along with pitchers Jose Guzman Greg Hibbard and reliever Randy Myers. Jose Vizcaino fills second base and Rey Sanchez at short for Sha Won Dunston who is recovering from back surgery. Hillary Rodham Clinton planned ceremonial first ball but stayed in Little Rock after her father's stroke. Ernie Banks will throw instead.
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Indians Open Final Season At Cleveland Stadium Amid Veteran tributes
Cleveland opens its final season at Cleveland Stadium with a moment of silence for two deceased teammates. Mike Hargrove and John Hart will present jerseys to the widows. Bob Feller to throw the ceremonial first pitch as Steve Olin and Tim Crews are remembered following a fatal boating accident in Florida.
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Red Sox rotation boosted by Nagy and Clark plan
Mark Clark Hargrove aims to round out a rotation featuring Charles Nagy who won 17 games last year Jose Mesa Dennis Cook and Mike Bielecki Nagy will start opening day The bullpen includes Derek Lilliquist Eric Plunk Ted Power and Kevin Wickander Olin's death removed top reliever The Yankees add George Steinbrenner Jim Abbott and Jimmy Key Melido Perez heads the rotation with Sam Militello and Bob Wickman
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Stewart Slated Out For Month With Arm Tear
Toronto Blue Jays ace Dave Stewart will miss the first month after tests showed a tear in the flexor tendon of his throwing arm. Al Leiter replaces Stewart as Wednesday starter against Seattle while Jack Morris opens the season.
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Shaw wins The Tradition in dramatic birdie finish
Tom Shaw, after offseason weight loss and technique work, birdies the 18th to beat Mike Hill by one stroke and claim the Senior PGA Tour title with a 19 under par 269. Hill cards 18 under. Shaw earns $127,500 and lifts to 11th on the senior money list.
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