Suzuki Wins AL Rookie of the Year Beating Sabathia
Ichiro Suzuki, 28, becomes the second straight Japanese player to win AL Rookie of the Year with 27 of 28 first place votes. He led with a .350 average, 56 stolen bases, 242 hits a rookie record, and earned a $75 000 bonus. C C Sabathia finished second with 75 points as Albert Pujols swept NL with 32 first place votes and 130 RBI.
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Selig backs contraction to save Brewers revenue edge
Major League Baseball chief Bud Selig, rooted in Milwaukee, urges contraction to stabilize finances after Miller Park success. The move targets small markets like Minnesota, where Twin Cities owner Carl Pohlad faces a dwindling path to a new stadium, fueling a high-stakes fight over team survival.
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McGwire Retires From Baseball With No Regrets
Mark McGwire announces he is walking away from baseball. He says his motivation was love of competing, not fame or fortune, and that the game provided opportunities, memories, and friendships to fill ten lifetimes.
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McGwire Walks Away From Baseball At 36 After Historic Run
The slugger announces retirement after a 16 season career marked by record home runs and stadium lore. He cites knee problems and the toll of continued surgery, choosing to leave as a free agent to allow a younger player to help build a championship team for the Cardinals.
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