Cubs seek veteran closer as Gordon sidelined by injury
Chicago NHL? No, baseball. The Cubs pursue free agent Jeff Shaw to replace Tom Gordon after a shoulder tear. GM Andy MacPhail aims to decide soon. Shaw, 35, saved 43 of 52 for Los Angeles last season, open to NL return and Midwest stay.
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Mueller to undergo surgery missing Cubs opening day
Cubs third baseman Bill Mueller will have surgery today for a broken kneecap and miss opening day. He is expected to be out 4 to 5 weeks, with Chris Stynes and Mark Bellhorn at third base in his absence. General manager Andy MacPhail downplays the injury as a temporary inconvenience while Don Baylor initially expected Mueller to play opening day.
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Red Sox interview Alou for manager
Former Expos skipper Felipe Alou was among Red Sox managerial candidates interviewed at spring training in Fort Myers. Boston officials said a decision would come soon, with up to six names considered and additional talks possible.
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Meares struggles to rebound after left hand injury
Bradenton Florida AP Pat Meares, coming off a freak hand injury that wrecked his career, confronts the reality he may never again be the player he was. Since signing a 14 million dollar four year deal in 1999, he has missed time, faced medical disputes, and endured harsh public scrutiny amid Pittsburgh Pirates losing seasons. The initial April 1 1999 wrist injury during an exhibition precipitated a cascade of issues.
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Cardinals lose Matheny homer for batting out of order in spring game
In Jupiter, St. Louis and Montreal split squad met with Mike Matheny's two-run homer disallowed due to batting order error. Frank Robinson protested the call, while Tony La Russa's lineup had been set before the trip, leading to Oquendo defending the decision amid a 7-0 Cardinals win.
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