Royals Rally to Tie Rangers in Exhibition Thriller
In Surprise Arizona the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals battled to a 5-5 tie after 11 innings. Teixeira and Young drove in runs for Texas while Gordon and Ambros helped KC erase a five run deficit. Both players left for Team USA after the game for workouts in Phoenix.
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Benji Gil
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Buddy Bell
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Charlie Riedel
Chip Ambres
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Nick Trzesniak
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Graffanino eyes short Boston stay after strong season
Tony Graffanino, 33, says he expects to play elsewhere this season despite loving Boston. He started 50 of 51 games after joining from Kansas City and notes his solid 2004 campaign, while Boston added Mark Loretta to share second base. Graffanino recalls a costly error in the division series against Chicago that helped end Boston’s postseason run, and he thanks Red Sox fans for support while expressing a desire to continue playing in a major league lineup.
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Yankees fall as Damon exits early on spring opener
Damon doubles on his first Yankees swing then leaves Tampa after the 6-3 loss to Philadelphia as Jeter Rodriguez and Leiter join World Baseball Classic duties. Willis also departs for Team USA, while other camps post key wins and notable performances across Florida and Arizona.
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Chicago exiles Thomas and Sosa in wounded Chicago
Thomas and Sosa have burned bridges with the White Sox and Cubs. Neither club plans days in their honor or retirement ceremonies. Ken Williams blasted Thomas for ingratitude, echoing the public fallout and fading status of two once beloved Chicago stars.
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Reinsdorf
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