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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1997

Page

29

Big Unit back on mound for Mariners in Arizona

Randy Johnson threw 27 pitches to four batters in his first mound session since back surgery. Coach Lou Piniella praised his velocity and break while teammates noted his easy delivery and readiness to extend to 45 pitches and perhaps two innings in an exhibition. Opening day remains uncertain as Johnson continues rehab.

Associated Press Eoria Ariz Lou Piniella Ron Romanick Seattle Mariners Piniella Randy Johnson Johnson Lou Frazier Kevin Reimer Dave Silvestri Brian Raabe Mariners Reimer Darren Bragg Rick Griffin Seattle Yankees Griffin

Draft worries loom as top picks demand high prices

Gazette reports Phillies president Bill Giles wary of a risky year in the June draft with top prospects asking up to 12 million dollars. The piece notes Kris Benson's 2 million signing last year and highlights pressures from Travis Lee and Matt White, plus market dynamics and owner caution. It also recaps spring training notes on Clemens with the Blue Jays, Patrick Lennon's power for Oakland, Grudzielanek's stand with Montreal, and Ozzie Guillen commenting on Baltimore's infield pairing.

Bill Giles Kris Benson Travis Lee Matt White Giles Mark Grudzielanek Montreal Expos Grudzielanek Municipal Stadium Expos Atlanta Braves Bill Stoneman

Martin wins Busch race as Burton crash ends bid

Jeff Burton led 180 laps at Richmond International Raceway but slid out on the final lap after a collision with Jason Keller allowing Mark Martin to take the victory. Burton finished sixth while Keller and Burton had bumped in the last two laps. Martin earned his 28th Busch trophy after fresh tires with 19 laps left.

Associated Press Ichmond Jeff Reve Victory Lane Hardee Jason Keller Burton Mark Martin Keller Richmond International Raceway Martin Jeff Burton

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