White Sox consider refusing steroid tests in bid for stricter testing
Sixteen White Sox players debated skipping a drug test to push for mandatory testing. After consultations with Gene Orza, they chose to take the test. Kelly Wunsch said no one filed a reason to abstain, stressing union fairness. Officials indicated testing remains confidential and that the program aims for an even playing field and safer practices.
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Padres slugger Phil Nevin undergoes shoulder surgery
San Diego Padres star Phil Nevin had arthroscopic surgery on his dislocated left shoulder and is likely out for the season. The 12 hour operation at Scripps Clinic tightened the capsule and repaired the labrum. Team doctors said there were no surprises.
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Lopez Leads Orioles Past Cardinals 4-0 In Spring Win
Rodrigo Lopez plus two relievers hold Cardinals to four hits in five innings. Jeff Conine drives in three runs while Jerry Hairston collects three hits as Baltimore wins. Rick Bauer and Kerry Ligtenberg shut down the Cards in final frames.
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Patriots Add Star LB Colvin in Free Agency Shakeup
The New England Patriots sign standout outside linebacker Rosevelt Colvin from the Chicago Bears to a four year deal worth six million dollars. Colvin led the Bears with ten sacks last season, boosting a Patriots defense that managed only 34 sacks last year.
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Mesa Vizquel feud turns ugly on and off field
Clearwater AP report details a heated clash betweenJose Mesa and Omar Vizquel, tracing years of on field altercations and a biting autobiography critique. The rift intensified after past incidents and Vizquel remarks, with both men denying calls for discipline.
Rijo to undergo sixth elbow surgery this career
Cincinnati pitcher Jose Rijo, 37, is set for elbow surgery to remove bone spurs after pain in a spring training game. He left for Birmingham, Alabama to be operated on by Dr. James Andrews. Reds expect four weeks out, delaying opening day return. He was the 1990 World Series MVP.
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