Cards rely on depth as spring drills begin for Cardinals
St Louis aims to carry 26 pitchers into 2004 season with rotation battles and a deep bullpen. Matt Morris leads a strong staff while Woody Williams recovers from injury and Jason Isringhausen charts a cautious return. The lineup features Edmonds Pujols and Rolen in the heart of the order as others fight for roles. Injuries threaten early readiness with Isringhausen calf and Drew knee uncertainties.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Brewers
Tony la Russa
Matt Morris
Woody Williams
Brett Tomko
Jason Simontacchi
Garrett Stephenson
Tomko
Williams
la Russa
Jim Edmonds
Albert Pujols
Scott Rolen
Fernando Vina
Matheny
Renteria
Vina
Edmonds
Rolen
Dustin
Hermanson
Joey Hamilton
Lance Painter
Rick Ankiel
Painter
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Red Sox
Jason Isringhausen
J.D. Drew
Top rookies eye big seasons across MLB rosters
A capsule look at a dozen of the best rookies. Francisco Rodriguez of the Angels, Hideki Matsui of the Yankees, Xavier Nady of the Padres, and Francisco Rodriguez anchor a class featuring Ainsworth, Choi, Contreras, Cuddyer, German, Nady, Phillips, Teixeira, Thurston, and more. The piece notes rookies’ potential impact and questions about translating success, with emphasis on post season overages and spring performances.
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Anaheim
Francisco Rodriguez
Kurt Ainsworth
Giants
Livan Hernandez
Montreal
Ainsworth
Triple-A
Jesse Foppert
Jerome
Williams
Hee Seop Choi
Cubs
Choi
Eric Karros
Japan
Xavier Nady
Padres
Phil Nevin
Nady
Brandon Phillips
Indians
Cleveland
Phillips
Bartolo Colon
Angels
Angels and Rangers open season amid World Series glow
Angels, led by John Lackey, face the Texas Rangers in Anaheim as fans cheer Rally Monkeys and ThunderStix. Texas hires Buck Showalter after firing Jerry Narron, seeks to rebound from 72 90 last season. Braves pitcher Mike Hampton hits DL with calf strain, forcing early rotation shakeup. Former President Bush to throw ceremonial first pitch in Cincinnati opener against the Pirates.
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Calif
John Lackey
Angels
Texas Rangers
Tokyo
Seattle
Oakland
Iraq
Darin Erstad
San
Francisco Giants
Lackey
Babe Adams
New York Yankees
Minnesota
Texas
Rangers
Jerry Narron
Buck Showalter
Ivan Rodriguez
Showalter
Ismael Valdes
Cincinnati
Bush
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Great American Ball Park
Pittsburgh Pirates
John Allen
White House
Barbara Bush
Joe Oliver
Sosa Hits Spring Homer In Cubs 3-2 Win Over Diamondbacks
Sammy Sosa went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs as the Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 3-2 in Phoenix. Dusty Baker praised Sosa, while Mark Prior impressed in six innings for Chicago. Byung Hyun Kim moved to No. 4 pitcher role after a strong spring showing. White Sox 5 Astros 0 notes Magglio Ordonez three-run homer keyed Chicago win.
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Sosa
Cubs
Diamondbacks
Phoenix
Sammy Sosa
Chicago Cubs
Arizona
Dusty Baker
Sammy
Mark Prior
New York
Mark Aece
Prior
Byung
Hyun Kim
Kim
John Patterson
Ef White Sox
Astros
Houston
Magglio Ordonez
Chicago
Esteban Loaiza
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Edgar Renteria
Mike Matheny
Jose Contreras
Yankees
Michael Cuddyer
Twins
Triple- A
Cuddyer
Franklyn German
Tigers
Detroit
Jeff Weaver
German
Matt Anderson
Hideki Matsui
Ricardo Rodriguez
RHP
Rodriguez
Los Angeles
Paul Shuey
Mark Teixeira
Teixeira
Hank Blalock
Joe Thurston
Dodgers
Thurston
Atlanta
Mike Hampton
Paul Byrd
Atlanta Braves
Hampton
Byrd
Braves
Greg Maddux
Russ Ortiz
Horacio Ramirez
Jason Marquis
Loaiza
Jerry Manuel
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Illinoisaire
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Leal
Altadi
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Otmer
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Tllinoisaire
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Carbondale
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