Tigers open season with 3 0 win over Blue Jays
Detroit completes a season opening sweep as Eric Munson belts a three run homer and Rondell White also goes deep. Jeremy Bonderman earns the win despite a late scare, while Pat Hentgen takes the loss for Toronto.
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Clemens shines in Astros debut vs Bonds as Griffey homers
Clemens allowed one hit over seven innings in Houston's 10-1 win, striking out nine and keeping Bonds hitless in his first Astros start. Griffey hit a two run homer in his season debut with Cincinnati, while Maddux returned to the Cubs after 11 years.
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Baseball salaries fall 3 percent on average
The AP study shows MLB opening day rosters average $2.49 million, down 3 percent from last season. The New York Yankees lead with a $183 million payroll, led by Alex Rodriguez at $21.7 million. Boston $125M, Anaheim $101M, Mets $93M, Milwaukee $27.5M.
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