Matsui New York Welcome as Mets Sign Blockbuster Figure
Kazuo Matsui sealed a 20.1 million dollar three year Mets contract in New York. Mayor Bloomberg presented his new jersey as Matsui wore a borrowed 1986 World Series ring and greeted locals in English. The celebration followed a Tribeca Grill dinner where Nobu Matsuhisa hosted guests.
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Padres sign Japanese reliever Akinori Otsuka
San Diego introduces right handed reliever Akinori Otsuka after he signed a two year deal worth about 2 million. The 31 year old former Chunichi Dragons closer went 1 3 with 17 saves and a 2.09 ERA in 2005. He wore the No 16 jersey and expressed enthusiasm to join the Padres.
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Tigers land Gold Glove second baseman Vina
The Detroit Tigers signed Fernando Vina to a $6 million two year contract. Vina, 34, won Gold Glove awards in 2001 and 2002 with the St Louis Cardinals and owns a .284 career batting average. His strikeouts per at bat ratio ranks among the game’s best.
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Fullmer Signs With Rangers To Replace Palmeiro
Brad Fullmer agreed to a 1 million dollar, one year contract with Texas to fill the Palmeiro vacancy. The slugger, who helped Anaheim win the 2002 World Series, played 63 games last season with a knee injury and surgery. He batted .306 with nine homers and 35 RBIs before DL.
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Castilla returns to Denver in one-year deal
The Colorado Rockies reinstate Vinny Castilla on a 2.1 million dollar, one-year contract. Castilla, a two-time All-Star, began with Colorado's expansion team in 1993 and formed part of the Blake Street Bombers era. In 1995 he hit 309 with 32 homers and 90 RBIs, and from 1995 to 1999 he averaged 38 homers and 112 RBIs while hitting .302.
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Reeves fired by Falcons after 23 years at helm
Reeves is dismissed by Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank with three games left in the season. Wade Phillips will coach the rest of 2003. Reeves, 59, leaves with a 201-74-2 record and four Super Bowl appearances, planning to explore coaching elsewhere in 2004.
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Suns fire Johnson name D Antoni head coach
Phoenix Suns dismiss coach Frank Johnson as the club sits 8-13 and has lost six of seven. Lead assistant Mike D Antoni is promoted to interim head coach and vows to push tempo beginning with Thursday home game against New Orleans. Bryan Colangelo accompanies team on cross country trip amid losses to Orlando and Miami.
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Ackles leads Leos to respectability in Vancouver
Vancouver BC Lions president Bob Ackles celebrates two years back with owner David Braley extending his contract. The team posted an 11 7 season, drew 24 000 fans per game, increased season tickets and sponsors, and boosted community buzz despite the NHL Canucks predominance.
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