Fantasy baseball arms worth adding for Red Sox fans
Pitching decisions drive fantasy success as Boston joins the debate over Shea Hillenbrand trade. Byung-Hyun Kim is praised, while options like Kurt Ainsworth Nate Cornejo Jeff D Amico Wayne Franklin Matt Kinney are evaluated for potential value with solid recent form and manageable risks.
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Nate Cornejo
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Sluggish NHL Needs Overhaul
Television ratings across pro sports are low as NHL faces flat scoring and stale play. The Stanley Cup finals lacked excitement until overtime in Game 3, with Anaheim and New Jersey tied 2-2 after regulation. Prices rise while neutral zone traps and padded goalies dull action. The players union chief warns a possible 18 month or longer labor stoppage without a new deal next year.
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Thorne wins 3 200 title at Class L meet
Portsmouth sophomore Cory Thorne set a meet record in the 3 200 meters with 9 28.77 at Merrimack High School as Winnacunnet’s Heidi Nadeau dominates the girls javelin. Thorne’s win gives Portsmouth 10 points and 14th place. Nashua and Merrimack share the boys title with 82 points.
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Buses Bring Fans to Sea Dogs Game in Portland
Portland Maine reports 45 buses from across the state delivered fans to a Sea Dogs matinee drawing 6,772 spectators. The story notes plans for Drew Weber to move the New Haven Ravens to Manchester for 2004, pending approvals from Eastern League, minor league, and major league baseball. The team would play at Gill Stadium before relocating to a new riverfront ballpark.
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Blue Jays erupt for 10-7 win to cap best May ever
Toronto extends its record May with 21-8 after a 10-7 win over the Red Sox. Dave Berg homered and drove in four, Mike Bordick belted a two-run shot in a five-run sixth, while Casey Fossum took the loss. Manny Ramirez and Kevin Millar homered for Boston as they drop their fourth straight. The Blue Jays lead the majors in runs and total bases, having scored 112 in the last 16 games.
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