Spring Training Roundup Highlights Marlins Hopeful Return
Florida Marlins show signs of life as Gary Sheffield returns to form with a two run homer in spring debut and Bobby Bonilla begins full speed batting practice after wrist and tendon surgery. Marlins beat St Louis 6-4 while Bonilla lands on the 15 day DL. Dodgers star Eric Karros to miss 4-6 weeks after knee arthroscopy. Pirates Esteban Loaiza avoids major setback from ankle sprain. Reds claim Tony Tarasco off waivers amid Orioles roster shakeup.
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Dye Sent To Triple A Omaha Moves Royals Right Field Platoon
Jermaine Dye is optioned to Class AAA Omaha as Kansas City opens with a lefty Larry Sutton and righty Ernie Young in right field. Muser says Dye will be a major leaguer but needs to dominate Omaha. Sutton hits .390 with four doubles this spring. Young was acquired from Oakland.
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NHL trade deadline sparks flurry of moves across league
The Detroit Red Wings reshape their defense by trading for Dmitri Mironov from Anaheim and Jamie Macoun from Toronto as 19 trades involving 39 players and 14 picks unfold. Dallas counters by shipping in center Brian Skrudland and winger Mike Keane to boost playoff push.
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Pendleton Grand Slam Leads Royals Rout Of Astros
Terry Pendleton, a non-roster invitee and 1991 NL MVP, hit a grand slam off Jose Lima in the fourth inning as the Kansas City Royals routed the Houston Astros 15-0 in Haines City. Sal Fasano had three hits and four RBIs, Joe Vitiello and Shane Halter added two homers each, and Chris Haney earned the win in six shutout innings.
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Cleveland expansion creates scheduling problems for NFL
AP reports that adding Cleveland as an expansion team in 1999 leaves the league with 31 teams, forcing at least one bye each week. Pittsburgh owner Dan Rooney voices desire for a final-week bye for playoff rest, while the commissioner suggests bye assignments based on last-year divisional finishes.
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Replay Gets Another Look In NFL Vote
NFL owners coaches and general managers debated two replay proposals in Orlando with votes looming. The talk centered on the chal lenge system versus a league backed version with on field referee input and a replay official. Coaches Cowher and Dungy raised concerns about added staff and effectiveness while the group eyed tighter rules on illegal contact.
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