Red Sox sold by Jean Yawkey Trust amid stadium financing woes
The Jean R. Yawkey Trust decided to sell the Boston Red Sox after years of difficulty securing private financing for a new Fenway Park. CEO John Harrington said a sale was planned to involve a future owner in stadium negotiations, with hopes for a buyer who loves the Red Sox and New England. The move comes as legislation for public funding continues and city approvals lag, while the team remains rooted in Fenway and faces a challenging path to a new ballpark by 2004.
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Dodgers fire Johnson after 2-year run with high payroll
Dodgers manager Davey Johnson was dismissed after failing to reach the playoffs with a team carrying a $94.2 million payroll. Owner Bob Daly cited a strained GM relation and said a successor search will begin next week. Johnson, 57, defended his record and exits as Lasorda era memory lingers.
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Yankees coach Willie Randolph eyed as Phillies manager
Philadelphia GM Ed Wade gained permission from New York to interview Willie Randolph, the Yankees third base coach since 1994, for the Phillies job set for the week of Oct. 16 after Terry Francona was fired. Other candidates include Bob Boone Ruben Amaro Sr Larry Bowa John Vukovich and Darren Daulton.
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Reds to Convert Cinergy Field to Grass Surface
Cincinnati Reds chief John Allen announced the team will replace the artificial turf at Cinergy Field with grass for the final two seasons. The project, funded by the Reds, is expected to cost under $1 million, and the field has used artificial surface since Riverfront Stadium opened in 1970.
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Indians drop Nichting and Perry from 40-man roster
Cleveland outs Chris Nichting and Chan Perry, sending both outright to Triple-A Buffalo. Nichting went 0-0 with a 7.00 ERA in seven games this season, while Perry batted .071 with one run in 13 games after spending most of the year with Buffalo.
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