Reds Trade Greene to Orioles for Hammonds
The Baltimore Orioles acquire Willie Greene from the Cincinnati Reds for Jeffrey Hammonds. Greene, 26, hit .270 with 14 homers and 49 RBIs this season after 26 homers and 91 RBIs last year, and he provides multi position flexibility for Ray Miller. Hammonds, limited by injuries, has six homers and 28 RBIs this season.
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Recchi wins NHL arbitration record with 4.5 million bid
Montreal Canadiens winger Mark Recchi set an NHL arbitration record by securing a one year 4.5 million contract. He sought 24 million over four years but will become an unrestricted free agent after the season unless a long term deal is reached. Recchi, 30, has 317 goals and 472 assists in 710 games and was acquired from Philadelphia in 1995 as part of a three team exchange.
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Salmon Wins AL Top Player Award
New York AP report notes Anaheim born Tim Salmon of the Angels tied for the AL lead with nine RBIs and 12 hits while ranking high in home runs, batting, and slugging. Knoblauch Hernandez and Brady Anderson were also contenders for the weekly honor. Barrios returns to the Marlins after being claimed off waivers from the Dodgers in the Piazza trade, spending most time in AAA with mixed results.
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Martinez Becomes Winningest Latin American Pitcher
Dennis Martinez, at 43 the oldest player in the majors, earned his 244th win to become baseballs winningest Latin American pitcher, surpassing Juan Marichal in the Braves 7 5 victory over the Giants. The Nicaragua native credited persistence and noted Marichal as a possible mentor figure.
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Zimmerman's retirement stands as Broncos lineman stays out
Denver offensive lineman Gary Zimmerman said he will not return to football, ending reports he would come back for one final season to protect John Elway. Zimmerman, 36, cited family priorities and said he has filed his papers to retire.
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McIver Returns To Practice In Cowboys Camp After Dorm Fight
Everett McIver resumed practice for Dallas after a neck wound from a dormitory fight. Coach Chan Gailey emphasized staying focused and keeping McIver as starting right guard despite Flozell Adams’s solid showing. The Cowboys signed Marco Martos and evaluated veteran ends while Aikman’s club trains for a New Orleans scrimmage.
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