D-Backs dynamic duo eye encore after historic season
Arizona’s Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling, 43-12 with 665 strikeouts and a 2.74 ERA, were co MVPs of the World Series and SI Sportsmen of the Year. They vow to top last year, pursuing stronger starts, deeper runs, and another deep postseason, with Johnson’s Cy Young legacy and Schilling’s career highs fueling renewed confidence.
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Dante Bichette retires after 14 year major league career
Four time All Star Dante Bichette told Dodgers general manager Dan Evans he was retiring after 14 major league seasons. He hit .190 with two homers and four RBIs in 16 spring games and sought everyday at bats, choosing family time over a reserve role. Bichette, 38, began with the Angels in 1984 and also played for Milwaukee Colorado Cincinnati and Boston.
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Herges Moves to Expos in Four-Player Trade
In a four player deal Dodgers send right hander Matt Herges to Montreal for Guillermo Mota. Expos also acquire minor leaguers Jorge Nunez and Wilkin Ryan. Padres trade Damian Jackson and Matt Walbeck to Detroit for Javier Cardona and Rich Gomez. Jackson and Walbeck shift to Tigers as key pieces in bullpen and fielding upgrades.
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Leon delivers ninth inning win for Orioles over Cardinals
Jose Leon lined a two out single to right center in the bottom of the ninth scoring Larry Bigbie and giving Baltimore a 2-1 win over St. Louis in Fort Lauderdale. Woody Williams allowed one run in six innings while Melvin Mora homered for the Orioles.
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