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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2003
Page
11
Riley Bechler sues Xenadrine RFA 1 maker and distributor for 600 million in Fort Lauderdale federal court. Bechler, 23, collapsed during spring training and died after his body heated to over 108 degrees. Toxicology linked ephedra products to heatstroke. suit seeks ban on ephedra sales.
Arizona manager Bob Brenly received a two game suspension and fine after he threw a ball into the stands following his ejection in a game against San Francisco in Phoenix. Third base coach Eddie Rodriguez was also ejected during the seventh inning pitching change as umpires ruled on a dispute over balls and strikes.
Texas Rangers general manager John Hart expects further talks with Juan Gonzalez's agent Fernando Cuza after meeting before the game in St Petersburg Florida. Hart indicated more discussions to determine if Gonzalez will waive his no-trade clause.
Skip Caray resumes Braves broadcasts on TBS joining Joe Simpson and Pete Van Wieren in a four man rotation. The duo had worked Turner South while TBS expanded reach to 87 million homes after earlier announcements they would depart. Don Sutton remains part of the rotation.
The Minnesota Twins activated left fielder Jacque Jones from the 15 day disabled list and optioned Grant Balfour to Triple A Rochester. Jones, out since July 1 with a groin strain, is batting .300 with 10 homers and 35 RBIs. He is slated to bat fifth or sixth after Corey Koskie returns. Oakland purchased Rich Harden from Triple A Sacramento, assigning him as the No. 5 starter and set to debut Monday at Kansas City.
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Carlos Silva had his suspension reduced from six to five games for throwing at Reds outfielder Adam Dunn. Bob DuPuy upheld the fine as Silva began serving the shortened penalty Thursday against Montreal, bringing his record to 3-1 with a 3.62 ERA in 39 relief appearances.
San Francisco Giants catcher Benito Santiago was placed on the 15 day disabled list with a dislocated left pinkie finger. The move is retroactive to July 10.
Cincinnati star Ken Griffey Jr. ruptured a tendon in his right ankle late Thursday night and will miss the rest of the season. He is set for ankle surgery at The Good Samaritan Hospital, with team doctors planning late procedures and a shoulder arthroscopy in about two weeks.
San Francisco' Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum denounces Barry Bonds for remarks about Babe Ruth during All-Star festivities. Executive director Michael L. Gibbons calls the comments a disregard for the history and tradition of baseball and its greatest player. Bonds says his praise aims to honor Ruth as Mr. Baseball and a landmark to compare oneself against.
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