Rocker demoted after confrontation with reporter
Atlanta reliever John Rocker was sent to triple A Richmond amid ongoing control problems and a heated clash with Sports Illustrated reporter Jeff Pearlman. Braves manager Bobby Cox fined Rocker about $5,000 and said the move had been planned for a week. Rocker’s future with MLB and potential arbitration impact loom as the club seeks to address off field issues.
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Canadian reliever Brett Gray lands Reds minor league deal
Brett Gray of Wyoming Ontario signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds two days after a 25-strikeout Frontier League game for the London Werewolves. The 28-year-old right hander was assigned to Class A Dayton after the Reds purchased his contract. He previously starred for Oklahoma City University and set a league strikeout record last season.
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Marlins tap Adrian Gonzalez No 1 pick in draft blowout
Florida Marlins select Adrian Gonzalez left handed hitting high school infielder from Chula Vista Calif with the No 1 pick in the draft. Gonzalez hit .645 with 13 homers and 34 RBIs this season and is the first HS infielder chosen first since Alex Rodriguez in 1993. News spans Canadian picks and other first round selections across MLB teams.
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Norman, Safin Reach French Open Quarterfinals in Wet Play
No. 3 Magnus Norman and No. 12 Marat Safin advanced as French Open action stretched into rain delays. Medvedev failed to rise to the occasion, losing 6-0 6-4 6-2 to Norman in dreary conditions on the red clay at Roland Garros. Norman remains undefeated this year with two titles and has yet to lose a set at the tournament.
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WHL Commissioner Dev Dley Is Fired
Western Hockey League board of governors voted not to renew Commissioner Dev Dley’s contract on June 25. Board chair Bruce Hamilton cited broad concerns and a move to steer the league in a new direction while offering few specifics. Dley said he felt no bitterness about the decision and noted it was a difficult moment for all involved.
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Moran signs with expansion Columbus Blue Jackets
Brad Moran the WHL scoring leader from Calgary Hitmen signed a multi year deal with the expansion Columbus Blue Jackets. Moran 21 starred with 120 points and 48 goals in 72 games and became a free agent after not signing with Buffalo Sabres who drafted him in 1998. The Sabres rights ended at midnight Thursday. Moran is the 11th Blue Jacket recruit as NHL play approaches.
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Buttons named potential Flames general manager
Canadian Press: Calgary plans a major management announcement as Craig Button, the Dallas Stars director of player personnel, appears set to become Flames GM. The 12 season veteran would replace Mike Murphy, who was not chosen.
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