Big MLB extensions reshape luxury tax era with Sheffield deal
Gary Sheffield agreed to a landmark 61 million six year contract with the Florida Marlins, while Cal Ripken signed a 15.1 million two year deal with the Baltimore Orioles. Texas edged into deals with John Burkett and Rusty Greer, each potentially expanding to over 11 million. Ripken noted the rarity of staying with one team as he opened the Orioles season with a 4-2 win.
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Yankee slugger Martinez hits three homers against former team
In Seattle, Tino Martinez homered in his first three at bats against the Mariners, driving in six and tying his career high. The ex-Mariners star hit a three run shot in the first, a two-run homer in the third, and a solo homer in the fifth off Scott Sanders. He added a grounder into a fielder's choice in the sixth and singled in the eighth. Griffey Jr. also homered twice in Seattle's 4-2 win.
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Schilling deal in limbo as talks collapse
Los Angeles. Curtis Schilling's agent announced contract talks with the Phillies broke down and the pitcher will be a free agent this fall. Phillies owner Bill Giles vowed to make another offer while Schilling's side accused the club of bad faith bargaining over a 2001 option.
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Velarde to Undergo Elbow Surgery Ending Season
Anaheim Angels second baseman Randy Velarde will miss the rest of the season after elbow ligament repair surgery next Tuesday. Velarde, 34, signed as a free agent in 1995, hit .285 with 14 homers and 54 RBIs last season, and he developed a sore arm during spring training.
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