Movin Ripken Seeks Orioles Front Office Role
Cal Ripken Jr seeks a major league front office post preferably with the Baltimore Orioles. He says he would shape a baseball organization but does not campaign, and would consider an offer if the Orioles create a role. Ripken has front office ownership with Aberdeen IronBirds and is noted for his Orioles tenure.
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Cardinals decline Benes option as free agency looms
The St. Louis Cardinals declined a 6 million option on veteran pitcher Andy Benes and awarded a 1.5 million buyout. Benes, 35, filed for free agency after finishing 5-4 with a 2.78 ERA and a strong post All-Star break. Frank Thomas filed for free agency after Chicago invoked a diminished skills clause to defer most of his salary. The Cubs declined Fred McGriff’s option, pushing him toward free agency as Hee Seop Choi rises.
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White Sox
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Arn Tellem
Williams
Chicago Cubs
Fred McGriff
McGriff
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Hee Seop Choi
Choi
Hank Aaron
Thome Meets Indians Officials in Free Agent Talk at Jacobs Field
Jim Thome arrived at Jacobs Field with wife Andrea and agent Pat Rooney as the Indians presented contract details in a cordial meeting. The star slugger left without comments, while Indians executives emphasized the opening negotiations in his free agent process. Meanwhile in San Francisco, Giants GM Brian Sabean agreed in principle to stay, with Magowan praising his six year record of World Series contention and noting Dusty Baker’s uncertain status.
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Paul Dolan
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Brian Sabean
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Peter Magowan
Brian
Magowan
Dusty Baker
Baker
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Larry Baer
Dusty
Archuleta Finds Thrill Close To Action At Safety
Rams safety Adam Archuleta thrives in the 4-1-6 defense mixing run support with coverage. Leading tackler after pivotal hits, he embraces his hybrid role, saying the closer to the action the better and crediting coaches for the scheme.
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Bears face Eagles as Miller ready but Villarrial sidelined
Bears quarterback Jim Miller appears ready to start while right guard Chris Villarrial misses practice with back spasms and is questionable for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia. If Villarrial sits, Kevin Dogins would start, marking the third new offensive line starter this season.
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Plea reached in Iowa basketball player Pierce case
Prosecutors say they have reached a plea agreement with Iowa Hawkeyes guard Pierre Pierce on third degree sexual assault charges. The 19 year old from Westmont Illinois was scheduled to enter a written plea and be sentenced in Johnson County District Court. The victim reportedly influenced momentum toward the deal, and Pierce had been suspended from the team by athletic director Bob Bowlsby with support from coach Steve Alford.
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