White makes switch from star to Royals front office
Kansas City icon Frank White, 51, shifts from coaching and scouting to a special assistant role with Royals GM Allard Baird. He reflects on learning every aspect of baseball operations, from minor leagues to contracts, while remaining mindful of his hard road as a player.
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Errors help Royals tie George sharp for five
Haies City, Fla Philadelphia second baseman Marlon Anderson committed four errors in an 11 inning 4-4 tie with the Kansas City Royals. Anderson with two out in the ninth loaded the bases and he threw away a grounder allowing the tying run. Raul Ibanez hit a two run homer for the Phillies and Carlos Febles went 3-for-3 for KC. Royals starter Chris George worked five innings.
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Red Sox trio healthy for opening day in MLB season
Pedro Martinez Nomar Garciaparra and Jason Varitek have healed from injuries and should be ready for opening day. Martinez threw 66 pitches in four innings with a pain free shoulder. Garciaparra will play three straight games at shortstop beginning Wednesday. Varitek will be eased in after last season's elbow fracture.
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Phillies Rolen argues with base coach during spring training
Phillies third baseman Scott Rolen reportedly had a tense discussion with third base coach John Vukovich during spring training under the stands. The dispute followed an ongoing feud with manager Larry Bowa, and Rolen, who could become a free agent at year-end, shrugged off the encounter.
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Ankiel Works Out After Elbow Trouble at Cardinals Camp
Cardinals pitcher Rick Ankiel tossed warm up pitches and then five throws to Kerry Robinson Mike Coolbaugh and So Taguchi as he returns to mound work at Jupiter Florida spring training. He spoke with Dave Duncan and Mike Matheny about mechanics and said his elbow felt good despite lingering rust after a rough March 3 outing.
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Gonzalez giddy as Ranger returns home to Texas fans
Juan Gonzalez beams in the Texas clubhouse with bat in hand as he reconnects with Rafael Palmeiro and Alex Rodriguez. The former Tiger, back with the Rangers after a nine player deal, says he feels happy healthy and ready to play. His homecoming joy signals a positive start for Texas after years of big changes.
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Royals send Kit Pellow to minor league camp after game
Kansas City Royals optioned Kit Pellow to minor league camp after Monday's game with the Philadelphia Phillies. A former Olathe North High and Johnson County CC product drafted in 1996 from the University of Arkansas, Pellow has played first, third, catcher and outfield and hit 20 or more homers in four straight seasons, with a career best 35 in 1999 at Omaha. In his first big league camp he went 3-for-14 with one homer, two steals and no strikeouts. Manager Tony Muser said he can hit to all fields but must improve contact and cut strikeouts.
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Knoblauch's Father Dies At 74 In Houston
Ray Knoblauch father of Kansas City Royals outfielder Chuck Knoblauch died in Houston from Alzheimer's disease at age 74. A longtime Bellaire High School coach, he led the school to four state titles over 25 years, coached 1994 to 1997, and previously had a 598-225 record at Bellaire before returning to coaching after seven years with the Houston Independent School District. He pitched in the Texas League for Shreveport in the 1950s and had brothers Charles and Eddie who also played minor league ball.
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Astros remove Enron Field sign in Houston
The Houston Astros dismantle one of the four remaining Enron Field signs as they reclaim naming rights for their downtown ballpark. They paid about 2.1 million dollars on February 27 to regain naming rights from Enron, which went bankrupt in December. The stadium will be renamed Astros Field and a new sponsor will be chosen.
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