Ankiel aims to return as an outfielder for Cardinals
Rick Ankiel, 27, back in Jupiter, Florida, pursuing a big-league return as an outfielder after knee injury. Tony La Russa backs him, noting his talent, speed, arm, and swing as he rehabs at the Cardinals complex in his hometown.
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LeCroy Back With Twins Seeks Role As Morale Booster
Fort Myers scene shows Matthew LeCroy returning to the Twins in spring camp as a possible third catcher and pinch hitter. He sported darker hair and joked about retirement funds while aiming to prove his value after a troubled stint with Washington. Teammate support notes his “good baseball guy” status and pop.
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Royals eye trade move for aging outfielder Reggie Sanders
Reggie Sanders, 39, the Royals' oldest player, says a trade before spring training is possible though not guaranteed. Kansas City plans to shift Mark Teahen to right field, with David DeJesus in center and Emil Brown left, as the club rebuilds under Dayton Moore. Sanders, who hit .246 with 11 homers and 49 RBIs in AL play last year, noted his knee is healthy after season ending surgery and reflected on a down year amid a youth-filled roster hoping to surprise in 2006.
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Thome eyes 500th homer as White Sox seek title
Jim Thome, healthy after back and wrist notes, aims for 500th career homer with the Chicago White Sox while pursuing a World Series. The club, led by Thome and helped by veterans like Darin Erstad and Scott Podsednik, finished 90-? last season and traded for Thome after 2005.
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Crosby to resume hitting in spring training with A's
Oakland shortstop Bobby Crosby, sidelined since August by a recurring back injury, plans live pitching work in Phoenix as he recovers. Crosby, 132 games missed over two seasons, emphasizes no rush and hopes to prove he can stay healthy.
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