Canadians land two first round picks in MLB draft
Adam Loewen 18 from Surrey becomes the highest Canadian taken in the draft when Baltimore Orioles select him fourth overall. Jeff Francis 21 from North Delta goes ninth to the Colorado Rockies, marking the first time two Canadians go in the first round.
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Blue Jays complete early rounds in 2002 draft
Adams, a third year shortstop with a .370 average and 45 steals in 63 games, spoke of excitement during a conference call. Toronto selected Michael Rogan, Michael Galloway, and Aric Van Gaalen in rounds 12 through 16, with David Bush picked first among Canadians. Francis went ninth overall to the Rockies.
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Former Jay finds success as Cardinals starter
Woody Williams, traded from the Blue Jays and Padres, became a standout with St. Louis. In two seasons he is 9-2 with a 2.29 ERA heading into a Reds start, crediting Dave Duncan's preparation and film study for his dramatic improvement.
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Williams seeks sharper return after tough start
lcody Williams works his way back from a pulled side muscle and a six week disabled list layoff. He allowed three earned runs in 18 innings across three starts and suffered a 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh last Friday. He remains 2-1 with a 2.33 ERA as he spots improving mechanics and continues his hitting contributions.
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Dodgers ace Kevin Brown hospitalized for back pain
Dodgers pitcher Kevin Brown was admitted to Centinela Hospital with back pain. He did not travel on the nine game road trip and details on his condition were not released. Brown, 38, has been on the disabled list multiple times since elbow surgery last September 27 and the team plans no throwing until back inflammation subsides.
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