Cowboys star Deion Sanders returns to Reds two-sport plan
Deion Sanders signs a one year deal with the Cincinnati Reds to resume baseball after a Cowboys football season. The pact carries conditions on his availability in September and potential departure if Reds fall out of pennant race. Sanders will miss Cowboys training camp and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones supports his dual role. The arrangement centers on maintaining pay and enabling football play if needed.
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McLain lawyer seeks retrial in Detroit case
Detroit lawyer David DuMouchel asks for a retrial for former Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain six weeks after his conviction on money laundering and related felonies in a pension fund theft scheme. He argues a key government witness earlier referenced McLain’s prior convictions, tainting the jury and undermining fairness.
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Royals Pitcher Haney Signs One Year Deal
Left-hander Chris Haney agreed to a $1.7 million, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals. The 28-year-old posted a 10-14 record and 4.70 ERA in 1996 with 115 strikeouts over 35 starts, as arbitration talks with the club and two other Royals continued.
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Chris Haney
Kansas City Royals
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Chamberlain returns to Pirates after six season absence
Wes Chamberlain rejoins the Pittsburgh Pirates on a minor league deal after six years away from the club. Fellow outfielder Junior Felix also signs a minor league contract, bringing the roster of 31 non roster invites to Bradenton Florida for spring camp alongside ex majors Tom Bolton Joe Boever Steve Parris and infielders Dale Sveum and Kevin Young who spent time with the Pirates earlier in their careers.
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Mesa accuser vows testimony despite not filing complaint
The woman accusing Jose Mesa of rape plans to testify if called, though she did not appear before the grand jury or sign a police complaint. Mesa, 30, a closer with a major league record 46 saves in 48 chances in 1995, faces arraignment Friday on rape and related charges from a December 22 incident.
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