Soriano to Texas Rangers eyes shortstop role
All-Star second baseman Alfonso Soriano, traded from the Yankees for the AL MVP, will consider playing shortstop for the Rangers but not replace Alex Rodriguez. Soriano to wear No 12 and debut with Texas after the blockbuster deal marking his two 35-35 seasons.
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Mondesi nears Pirates deal after major league chance
Raul Mondesi says he is close to a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and grateful for a second major league chance this season. The former NL Rookie of the Year, who turns 33 next month, would likely start in right field for Pittsburgh.
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Pace Named Rams Franchise Player Amid Offer Rebuff
The St. Louis Rams designate Orlando Pace as their franchise player after Pace rejected a seven year, over $42 million offer with a $13 million signing bonus. Rams executive Jay Zygmunt said paperwork could be filed Monday before the franchise tag deadline. Pace’s agent Carl Poston noted the deal would have topped Terry Holt’s signing bonus record. Meanwhile, in Indianapolis, reports say A J Feeley was traded from the Eagles to the Dolphins for a second round pick in the 2005 draft and will sign a two year contract with options. Feeley will compete as Miami’s starter, replacing Jay Fiedler.
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Cubs look to 2004 after brutal 2003 playoff exit
Cubs players and Dusty Baker reflect on falling from a 3-1 NLCS lead to the Marlins. Alex Gonzalez and Matt Clement discuss lessons, memory, and the drive to repeat or improve on last year’s 88-74 finish and 21 game gain. The team eyes a new season with hope and resolve.
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Mavericks Rally To Top Rockets 97 88 In Dallas
Dirk Nowitzki poured in 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Mavericks erased a 16 point first quarter deficit to beat the Rockets 97 88 in Dallas. Michael Finley added 19 points, Antoine Walker 17 and 10 boards as Dallas began a five game home stretch against Western Conference foes.
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Penalty shot seals Flyers win to halt skid
Simon Gagne scored on a late penalty shot with 1:01 left as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Atlanta Thrashers 5-4 in Philadelphia. Serge Rubin, Andy Sutton, Dany Heatley and Ilya Kovalchuk scored for Atlanta. Sean Burke stopped 32 shots for his third win with the Flyers.
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