Soriano joins Texas with role undetermined
Alfonso Soriano arrived in Texas to work out with the Rangers for the first time after being traded from the Yankees for Alex Rodriguez. He may move from second to shortstop, with manager Buck Showalter and GM John Hart undecided. Soriano hit strong numbers in recent seasons and kept an open mind about a position switch as Michael Young remains at second.
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Rodriguez and Jeter Still Cool on the Field
A-Rod and Jeter, once inseparable, now show lingering chill as Rodriguez adjusts to third base with the Yankees. Rodriguez recalls past jabs about Jeter's leadership while both navigate new roles and a tense spring training.
Oswalt to Start Astros Opening Day
Houston manager Jimy Williams chose Roy Oswalt to start the Astros opener with San Francisco on April 5 in Houston. Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, who arrived at spring training, will follow in the rotation with Pettitte second and Clemens third, Wade Miller fourth, and Tim Redding fifth.
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Baseball spring schedule for non Yankee and Rays teams
The report lists key dates for position players on teams other than the Yankees and Devil Rays. Mandatory reports begin March 2 with a period for renewal of unsigned contracts through March 11. Opening series start March 30–31 in New York Yankees versus Tampa Bay in Tokyo. Opening day for other teams is April 4 as rosters shrink to 25 by then. The Hall of Fame game is set for June 14 in Cooperstown with Atlanta meeting Minnesota.
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Ponson to Start Opening Day for Orioles in 2004
Right-hander Sidney Ponson was named Baltimore’s Opening Day starter for April 4 against Boston. Once the No. 4 pitcher, he rose to ace after a 14-6 2003 season with Baltimore before a late trade to San Francisco. He then signed a $22.5 million three year deal to return to Baltimore and heads a young staff with Rodrigo Lopez.
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Sanchez injury may delay Pirates season start
Bradenton Florida reports Pittsburgh infielder Freddy Sanchez faces a late start to the season due to a right ankle injury. After a November bone spur surgery and lingering scar tissue, the 26 year old prospect might be out until May. He recently joined Pirates from Boston in July trade for Jeff Suppan and played one Triple A game before revealing the injury.
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Former Phillies catcher Andy Semnick dies at 83
Andy Seminick, catcher for the 1950 Phillies pennant winners, died after a short illness at age 83. He spent 12 seasons with Philadelphia and three with Cincinnati, was an All-Star in 1949, and during the championship season he hit .288 with 24 homers and 68 RBIs, finishing his career at 243 hits and 164 homers over 1,304 games.
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