Shortstop Ozzie Smith Signs Pact With St Louis Cardinals
San Diego AP reports star shortstop Ozzie Smith agreed to join the St Louis Cardinals, sending Garry Templeton to San Diego as part of a series of December winter meetings deals. Smith waives no trade, arbitration sets payout between 450000 and 750000, and Padres GM Jack McKeon may be questioned during arbitration.
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Foster signs five year deal with Mets worth about eight million
New York Mets sign slugger George Foster to a five year contract valued at about eight million dollars including deferred payments. The deal follows a trade with Cincinnati in which Jim Kern Greg Harris and Alex Trevino move to the Reds for Foster rights. Foster, 33, has led the league in RBI three times and hit 52 homers in 1977 while with Cincinnati.
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Rangers Network hires ex Royals pitcher Busby for 1982
The Texas Rangers Network announces former Kansas City Royals pitcher Steve Busby will join Merle Harmon as color commentator on the 1982 Rangers television broadcasts. Eric Nadel notes Busby will provide color with Harmon handling play by play. Nordhagen signs one year with White Sox after a solid last season.
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Royals invite Frost to spring training
Kansas City Royals invited pitcher Dave Frost and nine other non rosters to spring training in Fort Myers Florida. Frost went 16 10 for the California Angels in 1979 and won eight of his final 10 starts that year before elbow surgery. He struggled in 1980? 1 8 record with Angels last season.
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A's think Lopes still can motor
A's believe Lopes, who will be 36 early in the season, can still move fast as he joins Oakland after leaving the Dodgers. Trade brought Lopes to the A's with Lance Hudson going to L.A. Coach Billy Martin plans to use him in about 120 games, aiming to boost double play ability after seasons with low batting average.
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Yankees open early camp in Fort Lauderdale
The Yankees begin spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers in Fort Lauderdale as George Steinbrenner pushes for focus after last year’s World Series loss. Tommy John skips until salary arbitration is resolved. Bobby Murcer, 35, reports next week after accepting Steinbrenner’s invite amid talks with Brewers and Rangers. John seeks $950,000 for 1982 against an $800,000 offer. contract details include injury protection and potential free agency if arbitration favors him.
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Baseball and NFL Coaching Moves in AP Transactions
The Associated Press reports: Chicago White Sox sign outfielder Wayne Nordhagen to a one year contract. Toronto Blue Jays appoint Wayne Morgan and Bob Engle as regional scouting directors. Baltimore Colts name Bud Carson defensive coordinator Hal Hunter offensive line coach Gunther Cunningham defensive line coach Rick Venturi linebacker coach and Richard Mann receivers coach. Hartford Whalers assign center Michel Galarneau to Binghamton of the AHL.
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