Alou hired as Giants' manager in 3-year deal
Felipe Alou, 67, named by the San Francisco Giants to replace Dusty Baker and become the oldest active MLB manager. He inherits a veteran team led by Barry Bonds and is tasked with guiding a club that reached the World Series last season while Baker explores a potential move to the Chicago Cubs.
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Mariners take AL Gold Gloves with Rodriguez top shortstop
Alex Rodriguez earned his first American League Gold Glove, breaking Omar Vizquel’s nine year run at shortstop. Mariners stars John Olerud Bret Boone Ichiro Suzuki also won AL Gold Gloves as the World Series champion Angels claimed two. NL winners to be announced today.
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Cubs Acquire Damian Miller From Diamondbacks In Trade
At the general managers meetings in Tucson Arizona most teams are slow to move yet. Chicago Cubs acquire catcher Damian Miller from Arizona for two minor leaguers. Miller batted .249 with 11 homers and 42 RBIs in 101 games last season helping Arizona win NL West.
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Indians await word from Thome as free agency drags on
Cleveland general manager Mark Shapiro waits forJim Thome to respond to offers from the Indians and Phillies. Philadelphia reportedly leads with a five year 75 million deal while Cleveland has a four year offer valued between 40 and 48 million. Thome, 31, favored Cleveland but his choice hinges on more than money. Vizquel urges signing Thome for team and fan support, warning of fan drop if he departs.
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Rookie All-Star honors go to Jennings Hinske and more picks
New York right-hander Jason Jennings and Toronto third baseman Eric Hinske earned major league rookie all-star selections on Wednesday. Jennings is NL Rookie of the Year with a 16-8 record and 4.52 ERA. Hinske hit 279 with 24 homers and 84 RBIs. Additional selections include Nick Johnson, Mark Ellis, Ramon Santiago, Geronimo Gil, outfielders Austin Kearns Brad Wilkerson and Alex Sanchez, and left-hander Damian Moss.
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Matsui free agent seeks best fit for his next team
Hideki Matsui, 28, officially became a free agent on Wednesday and said he is seeking a team that offers the best fit and comfortable environment. Interest has grown from several MLB teams, including the New York Yankees, with team executives traveling to Japan to meet with him.
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Indians Burks undergoes left shoulder surgery
Ellis Burks, designated hitter for the Cleveland Indians, had arthroscopic surgery on his non throwing left shoulder at Cleveland Lutheran Hospital. The club expects a six week recovery and readiness for spring training. Burks, 38, hit .301 with 32 home runs and 91 RBIs last season as Cleveland finished 74-88, their first losing record since 1993.
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Closing arguments in ball ownership case over Bonds home run
In San Francisco the legal battle over who owns Barry Bonds 73rd home run ball reached closing arguments. Alex Popov contends he caught the ball before a mob wrestled it from him and that Patrick Hayashi seized it. witness testimony and a court hearing without a jury proceed under Judge Kevin McCarthy.
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Rangers release pitcher Irabu after season as closer
Texas Rangers cut Hideki Irabu on Wednesday after a season in which he went 3-8 with a 5.74 ERA and stopped pitching July 15 due to blood clots in his lungs. He saved 16 games, leading the team, after starting the year as a starter and moving to closer following injuries to Jeff Zimmerman and John Rocker.
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Rowand Injured in Dirt-Bike Crash Near Las Vegas
White Sox outfielder Aaron Rowand suffered two broken ribs and a fractured left shoulder blade after an off-road dirt bike accident near Las Vegas. He was riding with his brother-in-law at about 20 mph when a hump ejected him headfirst over the handlebars, sending him down a 25 foot embankment and requiring surgery.
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