Royals coach accepts apology from teen attacker
Kansas City Royals bullpen coach Tom Gamboa said he accepts the apology of a 15 year old who attacked him at Comiskey Park during a game with the Chicago White Sox. He urged probation and community service for the boy, calling the act a tragic mistake and hoping the youth turns his life around.
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Zito Wins AL Cy Young in Breakthrough Season
Barry Zito captured the American League Cy Young Award with 114 points and 17 first-place votes after a 23-5 season with a 2.75 ERA for Oakland. Pedro Martinez was runner-up with 96 points, Derek Lowe third, and Jarrod Washburn also earned a vote. Zito, mentored by Randy Jones, grew up in San Diego and savored his path from youth lessons to one of baseball’s top pitchers.
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Cubs offer Dusty Baker a major challenge in Chicago
Chicago papers report Dusty Baker eyed by the Cubs after Giants let him go. Jim Hendry, in Arizona meetings, weighs Baker alongside Bob Melvin Ken Macha Buck Showalter and Fredi Gonzalez. Cubs seek a steady hand to end their long losing era at Wrigley Field with a strong pitching staff led by Wood Prior and Clement and star Sammy Sosa in the lineup.
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Illinois Conservation Police trainee eligibility exam set statewide
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services will hold a written exam for Conservation Police Officer trainees on November 18 at CMS testing centers nationwide, with the Marion location at 2309 West Main. Up to 25 officers may be hired next year with training starting in April, requiring a bachelor’s degree or an associate degree plus three years of police experience, age 21+, and passing physical and swimming tests.
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Thome eyed by Phillies after jersey tease in Philadelphia
Jim Thome met with Philadelphia officials as the Phillies consider signing the Cleveland star. A Phillies offer is expected next Tuesday, with talks on a multi year deal around 15 million per season. Thome toured the new stadium site and discussed city ties with Ed Wade while his camp weighs options.
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